Graham Backhouse (FISHINGOD)

Completed: 21 April, 2021

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FISHINGOD

Start date: 9 March, 2021
Age When Completed: 55
Direction Walked: Northbound

Track Towns and Supplies

Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
Dehydrated / High Protein content food / snacks. Salt tablets & hydralyte powder for water. Five food drops by wife at usual places.

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
Some say it’s about the journey not the destination. They are spot in. Hiking 1,005 km’s of Nyoongar Country wilderness through which the Bibbulmun Track meanders, is an experience that just kept on giving. Every step, every minute of every day, whether it be the oceans, majestic forests, flowers, wildlife, people or simply just the time to oneself reflecting, the Bibbulmun Track and land upon which it lays, just keeps on giving and giving. As such, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which the Bibbulmun meanders, the people of Nyoongar Country, Western Australia. I pay my respect to the local elders and leaders both past, present and future. Thank you. I also thank the Bibbulmun Track foundation and the many volunteers. Great job guys. Love your work.

Your Best Equipment
Sea to Summit Comfort Plus air mattress & sleeping bag

Your Worst Equipment
None really was all great

Advice for Others
Although I'd never been on the Bib before, I had hiked. So plan it well. Then be flexible along the way to change the plan. Things happen, weather, water inlets, fitness etc. For me my plan was 49 days and I did in 42 plus 2 rest days in Northcliffe. In the end I was so track fit (mentally & physically) the northern section / double hutting became easy as.

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

All at once

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

Your Experience

Favourite Section
Peaceful Bay thru to Walpole. Has it all.

Highlight of your trip
The people. Met some absolutely wonderful people both on and off the track. Brilliant.