Carla Best

Completed: 10 May, 2019

Start date: 14 March, 2018
Age When Completed: 44
Direction Walked: Both

Track Towns and Supplies

Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
I sent dehydrated main meals to the trail towns and stocked up on breakfasts/snacks/lunches in the trail towns.

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
I walked roughly half the track South to North in 2018 and finished with year walking North to South. I had my husband, a wonderful friend, and my kids join me for some sections and I walked roughly half the track alone. It was one of the best things I have ever done and I enjoyed every moment! Western Australia continually blew me away with its beauty! I am very thankful to all those who created, and continue to care for and maintain the track.

Your Best Equipment
My trekking poles! The Guthooks App for those "Am I still on the trail?" moments.

Your Worst Equipment
I didn't have any worst equipment but I did do a lot of equipment (pack, tent, sleeping mat) swaps between 2018 to 2019 to lighten my pack.

Advice for Others
Go for it!

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

In sections

Who did you complete the Track with? Solo (primarily)
Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
What first prompted you to walk the Bibbulmun Track? Other

Your Experience

Favourite Section
I loved the variation in terrain and scenery but I was happiest among the tall trees - Valley of the Giants and the forests around Pemberton and Donnelly River Village.

Highlight of your trip
The beautiful trees and birds. The amazing people I met along the way.