Joshua Whatmough (GB Man)
Completed: 28 May, 2024
- Start date: 2 April, 2024
- Age When Completed: 28
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- How many days did you stay in Track Towns? 7
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? No
- No issues with getting food and supplies. All towns were very accommodating to us hikers.
- Dwellingup
- Pemberton
- Denmark
- Albany
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsSuch an amazing adventure, and met so many amazing people along the way. It was testing at times and relaxing at others.
Your Best Equipment
A lightweight flannelette shirt and fingerless gloves
Your Worst Equipment
2.2kg tent was far too heavy and i didn't use it all that much because of the shelters
Advice for Others
Try to get your overall pack weight under 20kg. Trekking poles are amazing. Go into the hike with an open mind.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- How many days did it take you to complete the Track? 57
- 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? Word of mouth/friends
- BT Maps
- App (please specify)
- - Maps.me
Your Experience
- Availability of information: Excellent
- Amount of Wildlife Encountered: Excellent - A quokka on the mainland, 21 Tiger Snakes, emus, wild pigs, rock wallabies in the shelters, and so many more!
Walpole to Denmark
Highlight of your trip
Definitely the people along the way. Everyone was out there for different reasons, but we all shared the love for the trail.