The Bibbulmun Track - Part Seventeen - Torbay to Albany
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- Part Seventeen - Torbay to Albany: The final stretch. Caroline crosses Torbay Inlet and savours the final stunning ocean views of the rugged coast. Mixed emotions arise seeing the mammoth wind turbines approaching Albany - symbolising the beginning of the end. Arriving at the Southern Terminus, Caroline reflects on the many memories, insights and connections with fellow hikers during this incredible 1002km, 2-month adventure.
We’d like to express a huge thanks to the 300+ volunteers who help maintain the track and campsites. Without them, there literally wouldn’t be a track.
Thank you also to the 100+ volunteers who help run the Bibbulmun Track foundation - providing up to date information on the website and social media, and giving advice to walkers. Some of them have been doing this for well over 15 years.
Sending gratitude to everyone who makes this incredible journey possible for all of us.
This series shows what it’s like to thru-hike the 1002 km (623 mile) Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia. Watch the entire series as we release them here: • The Bibbulmun Track Se...
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This is the third rewatch I’ve done. It has become one of my comfort shows.
I really am surprised none of the TV networks have picked this up, the production value and effort put in is amazing.
I’m planning to start doing sections of the Bib as my fitness improves.
Awesome stuff
Nicely done guys and ✔️
Thank you Caroline and Steve. Just watched your whole journey for the second time .. love how you were both very real and open and vulnerable x
Lovely final vlog.what i observe as a follower of you on this walk is that you have become Australuan -yeah,truly.The slowing of your speech,the colour in your sun beaten face,the hat (no corks tho 😅) and the Aussie twang in your now non scandinavian accent.Welcome Sheila,goodday😅
Thank you so much for this video.....
I cried a lot watching what you went through good and bad and the stresses and emotions of being alone etc.....
I plan on doing Perth to Albany when my fitness levels are better as Iam 55 and have emphysema..... 😢
But I want to prove to myself that I can do this trek.....
Just need to learn the basics of trekking etc.....
I need to get alone with God and nature and rediscover myself and who I really am.....
God bless you in your future adventures trekking.....
Going to miss seeing and hearing you now..... 😢😢😢
Loved every minute of it.....
Take care.
Jason from Perth
Thanks Caroline & Steve; an excellent series. I always found myself looking forward to the next episode, and like you was a bit sad when it ended. Quite a feat carrying all your hiking gear, plus the camera equipment. I picked up a lot of tips for the walk. It inspired me to do the first section from Kalamunda as a day hike with my wife and do some hikes with a backpack that hasn't been used for 25 years (felt great!!!) and plan our first overnight at Hewitt’s Hill soon.
Until I became a long distance hiker I never thought I would be able to watch one video, never mind a series on the subject. I have watched plenty in my time now and I rate this series the best I have seen. Everyone involved clearly put a lot of effort into the series and it shows. The drama, tedium, elation, lows and highs, were all captured in a most natural way that articulate clearly what a long distance hike is really like. Special shout out to the cinematography, the editing, and my favourite, the music, which must have been selected with great care. I just loved everything about this series and just want to say thanks for giving me so much joy in my downtime as I prepare for the next big hike.
That means a lot, as we did put a lot of time and effort into this particular series. Thank you and glad you liked it.
I’ve been stuck to my computer screen this past three days watching your journeys. A huge commendation to Steve because against all odds, he stuck with you as long as he could, even after surgery!
Caroline thank you for sharing your travels, both raw and new. I’ve been wanting to travel the Bib for years now and am 41 and this series has really given me the determination to start planning now and going soon while I still can. (Health and all that).
“Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope” - Martin Luther King Jr.
You can absolutely do it. Not only that, you'll have an amazing time, even if some days are tough.
I’ve done about one one hundredth of the asaidforementioned track so I respect what you’ve done. I love the way you’ve recorded it. GoodOnYou.!
"Always quit the day after you decide to quit", wise words! I will have to remember that one.
I almost cried when you finished the track, thank you so much for sharing, I start mine for the second time early march, 2 day's in I will be 78, never growing old to be out there, loved your experience, good on you..❤
That's the great thing about this walk, it really is for everyone. I hope you enjoyed your second walk. We're keen to get back out there ourselves.
@@GreatWalksoftheWorld wonderful that you have taken the time to reply, thank you so much, yes I did start back on the track in early March this year, I had finished eternal late 2019 and wanted to do again, unfortunately I got covid on my flight from Queensland to Perth unknown to me, I only got to Pemberton this time on my second eye, will try again next year..
Word correct.. not eternal or eye.. that's end to end.. sorry I didn't read my reply before sending..
"On a hike, the days pass with the wind, the sun, the stars; movement is powered by a belly full of food and water, not a noxious tankful of fossil fuels. On a hike, you're less a job title and more a human being. A periodic hike not only stretches the limbs, but also reminds us: wow, there's a big old world out there". Happy adventures! Cheers, Domenico.
The last day, I remember that. Bittersweet, both happy and sad to be leaving my old friend for the last seven weeks.
thanks so much for this series.
Thank you for your effort and great footage and narration. The reptile at 4.50 is a leg less lizard ? common scaly-foot (pygopus lepidopodus)
Oh this takes me back..The mixed emotions of the final day of an E2E..Well done Caroline!
Great series. We watched every episode over a few days. Intested to know what walking boots you have? And did you take spares?
Congratulations Caroline and Steve, fantastic series ;0)
I've just watched through the whole series.
I wish more people would have left likes on your videos as they were great.
I'm wondering if you could please do a video on your pack list, what you used and how you found the items for usefulnes or things you might change?
Thank you so much! Caroline is away right now for a few weeks, but when she's back we'll look at creating gear videos as it's a common request.
@GreatWalksoftheWorld thanks heaps.
I weigh 220kgs and this video series has inspired me to get out walking and one day do the track, just like she did 😁
Unless I am mistaken the BT finishes at the Information Centre up the hill in the main street, where you finished was the old site, moved about 8 years ago. ( unless it has been relocated again).
That's correct. The information centre used to be at the old finish, so after they moved it, they also ended up moving the end of the track. I think it happened a few months after we finished. It (the end of the track) was moved a lot less than 8 years ago. It was still the official end when we were there. The information centre had already been moved after my end-to-end in 2013 but the track end was still in the carpark.
Loved your series on the Bib Caroline. So entertaining with raw emotion and professionally put together. You’ve now inspired me for the attempt.
It's absolutely worth it. But be warned, once you get a taste it can become an addiction.
Great effort, very enjoyable to follow your journey.
Really, really enjoyed this. Inspiring stuff.
Nice
Well done, great effort!
Oh my God this couldn't come at a better time. Here in W.A at the moment we are in a 3 day lockdown. Hubby & I were supposed to start our N2S E2E today 24/4/2021, and the only thing we put as a positive to this was that at least we would get to see the end episode! We have been following you figuratively speaking every step of the way. ❤
Such a shame you couldn't get started, but hopefully the lockdown is short. Glad we could give you a bib fix to make up for it. You're going to have an amazing time!
@@GreatWalksoftheWorld Fingers crossed we can start in a few days time. 🤞
Wonderful finish, we shall miss these episodes. waiting for the next adventure. thank you so much for sharing in such a beautiful way
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome 👣 well done to both you and Steve! Thank you for sharing your journey with us 👌
Wow. Just, wow. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure, Caroline and Steve . What a massive achievement, both doing the trail and then making the series. I found you right at the beginning of the series while researching for my own E2E (August this year, cant wait!), and have enjoyed every step of your journey. Thank you for your hard work and dedication in making a series of such amazing quality, integrity, and inspiration. Looking forward to whatever comes next!
Thank you for your support and watching the series. You've got a lot to look forward to.
Great stuff, both yourself and Steve! Great production and we wish you both all the best! Thanks again!
And thank you for watching. :)
Thank you for this series Caroline and Steve you guys are amazing. Caroline is so pleasant and easy to watch, I love how down to earth she is but also entertaining and out there, she makes me smile especially her signing and dancing. I have been impressed by Caroline"s physical endurance and strength also. Steve your Cinematography, editing and production work is just amazing! It has really has a pleasure, Well Done!
Thank you!
Hey, do you mind me asking how heavy your pack was? Thanks for the awesome videos! I really love how transparent you were in these videos. I can't wait to start my walk next week! :)
Thank you so much! I would love an episode of your gear packing list and also your resupply boxes. I’d never thought to also do the express bag of toiletries and clean clothes on washing day!
Thanks a heap. Enjoyed the journey
Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for inspiring me to plan my own E2E of the Bibbulmun ❤
So, are going to do it again? I loved the series, lots of memories. Hard to talk about it to those that have not done it. Can only relate with those who have done it.
Absolutely. Steve is keen to do an end to end to end. It's just finding the time.
Caroline and Steve - thank you so much for sharing this wonderful journey with us. I’ve been stuck in Singapore for over a year now, so you were one of my conduits to the great outdoors, which is why I looked forward to every new episode so eagerly! And thanks for being so open about the highs and lows of life on the track. I can’t wait until I can do some “real” hiking of my own. Love your work!
Thanks for your support Mike, and glad this helped you escape to the bush, even if it's just on screen. Hope you get to hit the trail soon. We will have some more content, but may take a little while to get it out.
Bubblegum track
Thanks for the epic share, I thoroughly enjoyed your journey from end to end. Congratulations on your achievement.
Thank you. :)
Fantastic thanks so much for taking the time to make such a wonderfully put together group of videos of your hike. Amazing and I hope to follow in your footsteps sometime in the future. Well done on an amazing memorable journey ❤️
Ahh you guys are just such a positive inspiration and it's been an honour to watch your progress!!! Thankyou to both of you for all your hard work!! Im sad to see that this is the last episode but I'm so happy for everything you guys have achieved! Excited for more of your adventures!!
Thank you. Thanks for watching and your support.
Have certainly enjoyed following your journey and recognising the landmarks as they rolled pass, my wife and I did our E2E N/S in 2007 and did some sections. Always will remember watching a 6 foot dugite slide under the sleeping platform at one of the coastal huts as we walked in. Your advise and insights would be very useful for walkers. Bibb volly.
Awesome series. Will watch the last episode today just in time to start walking (s2n) on Friday (regional borders permitting)
Excellent :) When is the next one?
Yes!!! I have a week to go before hitting the track and was hoping to this last instalment would be posted. Thanks Caroline (and Steve). Have loved the series and following you along the Bib. It has given a real insight into the track, trail towns and the emotional ups and downs of a long thru hike. Where to next?
Well done and lots of congratulations on completing the hike. just a question i have, did you get an certficate after as an award and/or any badges/fridgevmagnet/ sew on patch as an momento and proof of the thru hike leading up tu the trippel crown. are youplanning to do the next two as well ?..
Gerard.
Thank you. Yes, when you register your walk with the track foundation you receive a certificate and end to end patch. We'd like to complete the Alpine Trail but not sure about the Heyson Trail, so are not aiming for the Australian Triple Crown just yet.
If music be the food of love, play on.
Give me excess of it that, surfeiting,
The appetite may sicken, and so die.
That strain again, it had a dying fall.
Oh, it came o'er my ear like the sweet sound,
That breathes upon a bank of violets,
Stealing and giving odor. Enough, no more.
'Tis not so sweet now as it was before.
O spirit of love, how quick and fresh art thou,
That, notwithstanding thy capacity
Receiveth as the sea, nought enters there,
Of what validity and pitch soe'er,
But falls into abatement and low price
Even in a minute. So full of shapes is fancy
That it alone is high fantastical.
We absolutely loved watching this whole series. It was so realistic, down to earth and and gave us a practical view of what to expect - good and challenging! You passed through our home town of Collie! Thank you for taking the time to put this all together - we appreciate the time it must have taken to set cameras up - especially when you were alone.
Your clothes looked super comfortable! Can you tell me what shirt and pants you wore? I’ve been hunting and can’t find anything remotely similar!
Thank you Melissa! This was the adventure of a lifetime. I hope you get a chance to do it one day too. That shirt is the brand Patagonia, I bought it on sale in a little camping store in Tumut (NSW) which was the first stopover town for the Hume & Hovell Track. It's been everywhere including Mt Everest Base Camp!!!
Well done, great work and what an achievement. Certainly a feather in your caps! Would be interested to know how you kept all your electronic gear charged, e.g. phones, cameras etc.
Congrats on finishing! I have really enjoyed watching your journey. I did my own Bibb journey in 2018 and am desperate to do it again in the future. Do you think its possible you could give us a run down on the gear Caroline took? I'm on the hunt for a wide brimmed hat so would much appreciate knowing what brand Caroline's hat is.