Perry's Blog

I guess it was inevitable that after 9,106 photos on the track that I would come to the conclusion that they'd make an interesting photo-mosaic? Well, it was a simple thought that pushed me down this path, and although it didn't quite turn out as simple… more »

During the planning stage for our Bibbulmun Track walk I created our itinerary by assessing the track distance, elevation profile and the Guidebook's notes and calculating estimated walk times for each section.… more »

The FUSE 4W is a Solar charger manufactured by Voltaic. Over the 54 Days of the walk weather conditions, tree canopy and an unreliable FUSE position in relation to the sun (whilst walking) contributed to the FUSE not reaching our required one recharge of the FUSE battery per day, and Mains Power was utilised to maintain the battery levels. The Fuse 4W Solar Charger is a lightweight way to add solar and battery power to any bag. It connects in seconds to bags, tents, bicycles and pretty much any place else you might need solar… more »

The SPOT2 Messenger is a Satellite GPS Messenger that provides a unique line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when you need it. This review looks at how the device performed over 54 days on the Bibbulmun Track in the South-West of Western Australia. more »

This walk took a lot of planning from the point of deciding to do it. I'm not sure how long it takes other folks, but all up we were planning and training for about six months. This included trialing our gear on shorter walks … more »

After 10 weeks, I've managed to put together the timelapse of our walk. Over the 54 days of our trek, we took a portrait photo each morning before setting off on the day's walk and then each afternoon when we'd reached camp -- often capturing the mor… more »

Post-Walk Day 1: Albany The day started very early, it was after all, only just today. After trying the carb treatment with some left-over pizza from the bin (which didn't work by-the-way), I decided it was as good as time as any to put some things… more »

Somehow we've managed to get ourselves to this point: the last day of our 54 Day walk to Albany (generally by putting one foot in front of the other 1.2 million times) – it is a very odd feeling, and as Sandi noted: "Funny in the hut last night: everyone retreated to their own possies quite early and there was silence and it reminded me of the change room scene in "Chariots of Fire" before the big races at the Olympics. Quite interesting, everyone psyching up for the final day today." It was hard to concentrate on what the Guidebook was preparing us for today, but we're determined to enjoy the day for everything that it is. Not our best sleep last night. P looked at the time somewhere about 11:45pm and said could he write in the book and I was wide awake so we chatted an he wrote and it was all rather neat and bizarre. We got a game plan for Albany sussed and shopping and to-do lists. Really pretty satisfying and then we both managed to drop off to sleep again and woke again at about 5am and launched into packing action. more »

We know we've got a diversion today: there's been quite a bit written in the books -- a lot of soft sand and aching legs. Also another 7km beach walk, with the crossing of Torbay Inlet: which we know had only been opened in the last couple of days. So there are quite a few unknowns today and we're wondering how we'll go. Up to see a simply glorious and gorgeous sunrise out over sea and islands. Really lovely. After 40 minutes and 86 photos we headed back down to the shelter to breakfast and go: determined that we were going to enjoy and savour these last days. more »

The Guidebook uses words like "superb", "panoramic vistas", "dramatic views": so we have a high degree of expectation for today :) It's a short walk today as well, which worked out well because it was a very relaxed start! After breakfast (we are still enjoying the muesli), We wandered up the hill between showers to catch the post-dawn view and try for mobile reception again. Had the most amazing sleep: right through to 7am (with a pee break at some point). Funny to get up and everyone else is ready to set off!! Showers came through over breakfast and we rushed out to grab the tent and carry it complete into the shelter: a free standing tent really does have awesome abilities (not the first time we've needed to do this). more »