The Bibbulmun Track - Part One - Kalamunda to Gringer Creek

Подписаться 1,7 тыс.

Просмотров 24 тыс.

50% 1

This series will show you what it’s like to thru-hike the 1002 km (623 mile) Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia, including the terrain, life in camp, the beautiful sights and personal challenges. It's a mental game more than a physical one, so join our host Caroline as she guides you through every part of this amazing journey.
Part One - Kalamunda to Gringer Creek: Caroline starts her journey in Perth with 10 days of food and a sore ankle, excited and inspired to spend two months in nature. But she's unaware of the drama just around the corner...
Watch the entire series here (a new episode released every Saturday): • The Bibbulmun Track Se...
A project by Great Walks of the World: www.gwotw.com
Facebook: greatwalksoftheworld
Instagram: greatwalksoftheworld
Presented by Caroline Grandjean-Thomsen: www.carolinethomsen.com

Опубликовано:

5 июн 2020

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 115

@3amthoughts967 Месяц назад

This video is one of the most informative videos I’ve seen of the Bib! Thank you!! 🙏🏽What an incredible series and beautifully done ❤️ You should be incredibly proud 👏🏽

@franceskirchner9763 3 года назад

I've just stumbled on your series as I do some research for my own hike....and guess what, I remember you and Steve! I was one of the Paramedics that helped to get Steve out and down to hospital. Nice to see him smiling in this video and great to hear it didnt derail your hike too much. I look forward to watching the rest of the series :D

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 3 года назад

Oh wow. Thanks so much for your help that day! It turned out to be a severely infected gallbladder with a one inch stone stuck in the tube. We were looked after so well by everyone and really appreciate it :) . I hope you enjoy the series and, more importantly, your hike. Feel free to hit us up with any questions.

@joefay9055 3 года назад

This video is just terrific . I walked the track about eight years ago. I am a member and donate to this wonderful walk. I may do it again! Best to all who!!

@UnearthlyWanderings 2 года назад

Ive been watching many journeys along the Bibbulmun Track and really hope to one day take my own journey along there as well. So proud of you doing such a large stretch on your own. Positive vibes x

@davidhill6819 3 года назад

Caroline, thanks so much for making these videos. I started watching them early last year before commencing our sectional end-to-end, and would dip back into your series as each episode was uploaded. Over the months we'd add more and more sections to our walk until we finally completed the entire length earlier this year. Now, I still enjoy dipping into your docos to remind me of the various sections of the track, and how fabulous our Bib Walk was. It brings back with such clarity the beauty of the Bib. Many thanks.

@findusoutdoors 4 года назад

haha love the little girl in this series. she is so cute and confident! love it haha

@darrinkinney2268 3 года назад

its almost hilarious how confusing it is just the first few 100m. That first dinner on the trail, WOW! You could make a living selling that.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 3 года назад

I know! If you miss that turnoff into the national park you'll circle all the way back to the road. Steve did this on his first trip and was very confused / embarrassed.

@mickbeckers 4 года назад

Thanks for keeping the dream alive! My autumn E2E has been postponed this year with this year with this plague. Will now get to it in Spring. But in the meantime I get to live the track vicariously.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thanks Mick, best of luck prepping for spring. In fact, it's a silver lining because you will experience all the wildflowers blooming their incredible colours - the perfect time.

@bendineen 4 года назад

Great doco.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thank you!

@sidneykiller123 4 года назад

I did this walk in 55 days. Its pretty amazing and if you get the time/chance doo it!! This brings back really cool memories

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

So glad it's bringing back the track memories :) We miss it too!

@JJO117 3 года назад

Respect for Completing it not many people have. Will do it one day.

@Westaussiewalker 2 года назад

Oh no Steve! Can't believe the coincidence of us meeting on the Cape to Cape after messaging with Caroline when you were in midland hospital two years ago!

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 2 года назад

Oh, wow. No wonder the story was familiar to you. It was great meeting you both on the Cape to Cape. I hope the rest of the walk went well. The beaches were tough going but good cardio. :)

@dusterfuzz 4 года назад

Caroline, you blow me away! I'm so in awe of you watching this. Totally inspired!

@CarolineThomsen 4 года назад

Awww thank you dear Emily! So glad you're liking it. Are you coming next time??! xxx

@steveilich2197 2 года назад

Excellent job!!!

@mikesutcliffe1142 3 года назад

Thanks so much for doing (and documenting) this amazing trek. It's put the track firmly on my 'to do' list! Can't wait to watch the next episodes now. And massive props to you for carrying on when so many would have quit after Steve was struck down in his prime!

@AtHomeInTurkey 3 года назад

Great video thanks! If you ever come hiking the Lycian Way in Turkey I will be glad to help with info.

@CarolineThomsen 3 года назад

That would be amazing, thank you!

@DjClarky78 3 года назад

I got lost on the very first bit too - it's very badly signed, and doesn't fill you with much confidence, does it. We've only made it as far as Brookton highway so far, but live in WA, so plenty of time yet...

@whatkjsaw4461 4 года назад

Wow Mt Cooke area was SPECTACULAR! Thanks for sharing. 💖

@CarolineThomsen 4 года назад

Thanks Kerri! Yes, walking through the giant boulders was something else. Have you been there?

@whatkjsaw4461 4 года назад

I have not had the opportunity to go there. I rarely get out of Queensland to be honest.

@jamesbychance 4 года назад

Awesome. Looking forward to the next episode!

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thanks James! More adventures coming soon...

@TT-kw4cy 4 года назад

Just wondering with this first episode if you had to skip from Helena to Mt Dale as I don’t recognise anything from around Waalegh and Beraking. I do hope you didn’t have to skip that section as those campsites have gorgeous views over the Helena Valley (and a couple of good hills...). Loving watching your walk and the memories it brings back of my own end to end. Thanks for All your efforts and extra steps walked and gear carried so you could make it.

@johncopas8371 3 года назад

Hi Caroline, just watching your videos while in lockdown in Sydney. Really enjoying them. I love your honesty too. Keep up the great work. Hopefully might see you out in nature sometime :)

@karigriffiths8262 4 года назад

Love this show, a very authentic and honest account of what it must be like!

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thank you Kari! Glad you’re enjoying the realness. The trail does that...

@mettelvbo8452 4 года назад

Thank you for this cool documentary of your hike! Love watching it.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thank you Mette! So glad you’re enjoying it! Gotta come down to Australia and try it out for yourself!

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Loved episode one. Thanks for sharing. I’m looking to hike next year so some great inspo. Can’t wait to see more. Cheers and happy hiking.

@CraftedVision 14 дней назад

Can you please post a video about what you used on your trek. Food, camping gear, hiking gear, etc. I watched the whole series and left a like on every video :)

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 11 дней назад

Thank you! Yes, this has been a common request. Caroline is away right now for a few weeks, but when she's back we'll look at creating gear videos.

@sambob6428 4 года назад

Awesome editing - well done. I'm hitting the track for the first time on an overnighter with my two young boys this weekend. Your vid just gave me more motivation!

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

You are such a legend Sambo B, I'm sure your boys will love the experience!

@sambob6428 4 года назад

@@GreatWalksoftheWorld thanks! They had a great time. Put a quick 1 min vid up on my channel of our shenanigans. :)

@radialorbits 3 года назад

Absolutely love re-watching this - I know those rocks, those trees, those trails

@lisabunnylisa 3 года назад

Thanks for this amazing video! I enjoyed every second of it.

@vereddar6420 4 года назад

Fantastic job, Caroline! Can't wait for the rest of the next installment. I did an E2E in 2018 and absolutely loved it! Being locked down at home for almost three months now due to Covid-19, I've been binging on thru hiking vlogs and found yours. Hopefully, air travel will open up by September, and I'll be able to hike the Bibb Track again!

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thank you Vered, so glad you're enjoying the series!

@ramyshaalan2382 2 года назад

I love love love love the place

@MrZimmerdj 4 года назад

Loved it! Go ahead and release the rest of the episodes already 😉 I should have left to film the Kokoda trail 2 days ago, so this episode came at the right time for my hiking fix. Encore.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thank you Jerry! Damn, such a shame about postponing Kokoda, but good things come to those who wait ;) Glad that we’re able to provide some relief to keep you driven!

@3biglollys 4 года назад

So enjoyable. Love a good trail vblog. Very inspiring.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thank you Paul! Hope it’s inspiring you to get out on the trail yourself :)

@robc6155 3 года назад

Wonderful video - inspiring.

@k.whiking4372 4 года назад

Looking forward to watching this as it's been on my bucket list for a year or so. Also nice to see someone else using a Primus ETA lite stove, they are under rated here.

@anthonytascone3632 4 года назад

Awesome video. I’m about to do a small section of the track from Mundaring Weir Hotel to Waalegh Campsite. Staying overnight then walking back. Your video has me really excited! On to part 2!

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

That's what we were aiming for! Have a great time out in nature!

@PaulFontaniniArtist 4 года назад

Great job 👍

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Cheers :)

@byronandrews29 4 года назад

awesome, i have been looking forward for this series to come out.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

I hope the rest of your walk went well. :)

@byronandrews29 4 года назад

@@GreatWalksoftheWorld very well just loved it

@ceeemm1901 2 года назад

Great work. That old shirtless guy at the camp making the fire reminded me of Harry Dean Stanton and last night I'd just watched the last movie he made called "Lucky", a beautiful movie. I look forward to the rest of the series, cheers. I was planning to walk the track some years back with my dad but he died, so I'm gunna do it in the next 2 or 3 years....

@morgandoecke6034 4 года назад

this is awesome. Im planning for my E2E in a couple of months. Im nervous! this gives me a world of excitement though. Love to hear your tips...

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

That's exciting! We found it important to prepare mentally that there will be bad days, and that's ok. It's all part of the experience. Walk at your own pace, don't feel you need to rush, and staying in town to relax and look around is worth it. Also, look after your feet. Thin toe socks under your hiking socks works wonders to avoid blisters. For any more tips or if you have any questions feel free to email greatwalksoftheworld@gmail.com

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

very genuine, awesome 👍👍👍👍

@AmyOutdoors 3 года назад

YT just recommended your channel... and I'm glad it did! I'm looking forward to following along on your adventures. This is one of my bucket-list hikes 👍. PS loved your intro, that was very slick!

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 3 года назад

Thankyou! We hope you enjoy the rest of the series and that you get to walk the Bibbulmun.

@perthpete7906 2 года назад

Great videography. Very watchable.

@tomkeogh6591 4 года назад

Great Vid, brings back so many memories from 18years ago when i E2E. Cant wait to take my daughter onto the track and educate her about the ‘REAL’ world, hopefully she has your sense of adventure. But as shes only 6 mths old now thats a bit off haha bring on the next ep

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thank you Tom! So glad it’s bringing you back memories. Sounds like a father-daughter bonding experience is on the cards soon?! We met quite a few parent-kid duos... and speaking to them, was so beautiful to hear that walking the trail together brought them closer :)

@tommyslavic898 Год назад

I liked you but after the F bomb at 33:16 I was in love. Subscribed.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 11 месяцев назад

F&#k yeah!!!

@DorisHikingAdventures 4 года назад

Great video! Can't wait to start walking it myself. When did you finish?

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Thank you. We finished on the 8th of Nov 2019

@janeenrowe3276 2 года назад

Watching the series fir the third time. Looking forward to Sept when I can start my E2E.

@sarahf1327 4 года назад

Awesome video and great editing! I'm hoping to walk the Bibbulmun Track solo this year or next year, since my PCT plans got cancelled this year due to covid.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

We came super close to committing to the Appalachian Trail this year, and would have been flying over just when all the borders were closing. Luckily we changed our plans. Such a shame about your PCT plans, but hope you enjoy the Bib.

@donnakirkham7655 4 года назад

Thanks for the great vid! Did you love the walk? I’ve been doing sections of the Bibb but I’d love to do an end to end when my kids get a bit older.

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

It was amazing, and addictive. We're already plotting to go back some day... Cameraman Steve has completed an end to end and a sectional end to end, and doing it in one go changes the experience a lot, because you really get deeply immersed in the lifestyle.

@darrencampbell2673 Год назад

Thanks for this inspirational journey, I am new to hiking and really want to complete the Bibblumun, would you share where you posted things to, I see you collect packages in each town… hiw did you know how much to send, lol there is alot of planning for a newbie

@GreatWalksoftheWorld Год назад

Yes, walk the track. It's amazing and anyone can do it. We posted to our pre-booked accommodation, and contacted them as a courtesy. You can also send to some visitors centres. How much to send depends on what type of food you eat and how much you plan to buy in town (some towns have more than others, while some have nothing), and how many days each section will take. It does take a fair bit of planning to be prepared. Others just wing it. Best advice is to contact the Bibbulmun track foundation for their advice, or jump on the facebook pages.

@LtFrankDrebbin 4 года назад

👍 I just finished the Bibb a couple of weeks ago

@CarolineThomsen 4 года назад

That's amazing, well done! What an experience huh

@LtFrankDrebbin 4 года назад

@@CarolineThomsen Oh yeah, got to say it was one of the best things I've done. I found your profile on the Bibb web page end-to-enders list 😎your descriptions were spot on perfect.

@emmafilice9526 Год назад

Hi Caroline, thank you for providing real life, authentic warts and all videos. May I ask how many kgs your back pack is at the beginning of a multi day hike? And do you train between your hikes or just hope for the best? Cheers, Emma.

@Aj-oe7es 4 года назад

My friend sienna was in this vid she was in the blue hoodie trying the food😂

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Sienna is so cool, we are so glad we met her! Say a big hello from Caroline :)

@rickymicdoo4751 3 года назад

Im looking to do this section of the track just to dip my toes in on the Bib, except i budgeted it at 5 days of hiking, double hutting everyday even with one or two triple huts. (aiming at 30km/day)

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

leave at 5am go to sleep at 6pm bring ear plugs

@antonmuhlbock9486 3 года назад

Your videos are the best fantastic I am a long-distance walker have done maybe half of the bibbulmun track and have done 4 camino's and others have watched many RU-vid walks yours is fantastic should be shown to young people in schools One question what's the name of your solar system ? And where to get it and how heavy was your pack?

@geraldfishenden3682 Год назад

Love watching your videos and well-done by the way also I have noticed your holding your walking pols wrong. I think you will find it more comfortable putting your hands up through the straps then down over the handle, or may be you just like it that way. Great video, thanks

@GreatWalksoftheWorld Год назад

Everyone holds them differently, depending on what works for them. There is no right or wrong but thank you for the suggestion. It's always useful to try new ways in case they work better.

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

please tell us how you made your dehydrated meals i am making some dried mushrooms i am stuck in the swiss alps

@laurencoombs218 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your amazing videos! do you mind if I ask what size your osprey pack was? 80L?

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 11 месяцев назад

It's a 65. It looks deceptively large because of its curved design.

@laurencoombs218 11 месяцев назад

@GreatWalksoftheWorld thanks! I did buy that size but it looks so much smaller!

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

how often did you get to wash ? at tanks ? munderring wheir ?

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

yep hate the city 👍👍👍👍 my light pack was a mc kinley it blew away in the wind my other packs , although new are so heavy and hurt my back

@katndom Год назад

May I ask what hat you are wearing? Really enjoying episode 1!

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! This was a really tough walk with an unexpected ending.... Everyone asks about this hat! It's a North Face one I bought at a local camping story in Queenstown (NZ)! I lucked out with it, have used it for years now :)

@craigrainbird969 3 года назад

This is great, just started watching as we want to do the track. Do you know how many kg’s you carried?

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 3 года назад

I hope you get the chance. It's such a great journey. Our packs were heavier than normal due to film gear, but recommend you aim for a base weight (no food and water) of around 12 kg. Steve maxed out at 26kg at the start with enough food for Kala to Dwellingup and 8kg of film gear. The lighter the better, so try to trim off anything you won't absolutely need. You will also be able to shed some of the warmer clothes as you get further south, but it can still get chilly so not too much. One great trick is to send a 'bounce box' along the trail from town to town, so you don't have to carry all your in town supplies like toiletries and spare clothes. Just be wary of when the post office is closed in each town.

@craigrainbird969 3 года назад

We have just finished watching episode 4 and your series is the most informative thing we have found on the track. Thanks for the detailed reply.

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

how did you get a fresh sandwich on day 2 ?

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

get refuge from nature, be part of nature i always hike alone

@RobertJones-Iluka Год назад

Hi what time of the year was this walk started

@GreatWalksoftheWorld Год назад

We started around mid September.

@raulf100 3 года назад

my heart sank when i on day 2 you only reached mundaring its a long way to albany

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 3 года назад

Yeah the plan was to pass it on the first day as most walkers do but a combination of looking at the wrong bus timetable, late shopping and Caroline's ankle injury meant we had to go easy on day 1 and just do a single hut.

@modestyblaise08 4 года назад

Followed your trek last year on the Bibb hikers group, been looking forward to this series! What's the hat you wear? Thanks

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 4 года назад

Rachel Crawford thanks for your support! It’s a North Face one I bought on sale in New Zealand!

@PetrichorWeaves 3 года назад

Whats the name of the song at 31:00? Thanks!

@GreatWalksoftheWorld 3 года назад

"The Future Is Bright" by Churchyard Productions. Used via Shutterstock music non-commercial internet license.

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

i find the stone stacking phenomenon annoying because it is removing nature, like leaving litter (traces of humans) tourists do it all over europe, it is horrible

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

albany on day 3 ?

@katjaaaluond4740 3 года назад

ah « direction albany »