Day 87 – Mt King William I
Really good to be back walking again! Starting off a three-week stint around the West and North West with an easier one – Mt King William I. The idea is… Read More »Day 87 – Mt King William I
March 2022
Day 86
And finally, the Cubbi is packed and ready to go! It’s been great having a full week in Hobart, seeing more people than I otherwise would have. However it’s put… Read More »Day 86
Day 85
This may seem like a mundane picture to most, but to me, it’s glorious. Getting Jeepy packed and ready to go for the next stint, I took pleasure in going… Read More »Day 85
Day 84
Not much refreshes the soul like hanging out and playing with one of my true beat mates. He’s the saddest little man every time I leave, but when I return,… Read More »Day 84
Day 83
Well it’s not regret… But GEE, I am sore! Feet, achilles, knees – they all hate me. I waddled down to the beach today to meet some good friends and… Read More »Day 83
Day 82
Today, tonight, and into the morning I’ll be completing 158 laps of the Queen’s Domain athletics track at Cancer Council Tasmania’s Relay for Life event. I’ll do the math for… Read More »Day 82
Day 81
So I’ve been super lucky to be able to stay at a friend’s house while my family undergoes the routine Covid-19 house-exclusion. Apparently I’m such a good new housemate, though,… Read More »Day 81
Day 80
Saw this little one chillin’ on the lawns, so I slowly went up and said hello. It was shy though, and dug it’s cute little face into the ground as… Read More »Day 80
Day 79
From chocolate last night, to a massive brekky this morning – my tummy is getting happier by the minute! It’s incredible, the amount of calories my body craves and can… Read More »Day 79
Days 77-78 – Wylds Group
Day 77: Well, 11 weeks in and we are HALFWAY! That’s right, Abels 79 & 80 complete, Wylds Craig & Mt Shakespeare! I’ve been very lucky to have Shelly join… Read More »Days 77-78 – Wylds Group
Day 76
Well ten straight days of hiking has me zonked! I’m stopping in Wayatinah for a rest day, before I head on the “halfway hike” with Shelly tomorrow! There’s a lovely… Read More »Day 76
Day 75 – Mt Ida
Today, two “surprise guests” – mates Lenni & Je Roen – joined Jan and I on what would be the skipper’s final boat-access adventure to an Abel! It was awesome… Read More »Day 75 – Mt Ida
Days 71-74 – Cuvier Valley
Day 71: Food restock complete, and some extra serves kindly donated by my Narcissus Hut crew – who also stitched me up by getting me to throw ‘water’ (tea-leaf-filled, it… Read More »Days 71-74 – Cuvier Valley
Days 66-70 – Du Cane Group
Day 66: Departed Narcissus Hut this morning on what would be tracked walking for the entire day! A huge change, but a nice one, and after enjoying a late afternoon… Read More »Days 66-70 – Du Cane Group
Day 65
Well it’s time to head to the Overland Track, for my first time, EVER! Tomorrow morning begins a minimum 9-day solo adventure, where I plan to summit every Abel in… Read More »Day 65
Day 64
Aside from the talented posing, this was a seriously down-to-earth night with best mate and “challenge manager” Jan! Having a few days off gives me a chance to indulge in… Read More »Day 64
Day 63
Doing a bit of a stocktake on gear, and decided it was time for a fresh pair of mitts. As is evident – the scrub is pretty ruthless on all… Read More »Day 63
Day 62
First of four rest days this time (yes, four, woohoo)! Here’s a pants-down comparison shot of my knees, with my right one hugely swollen after a painful last day on… Read More »Day 62
Days 54-61 – Eldon / Pyramid
Day 54: It’s a day that has been on our minds for a very long time, and now it has finally arrived! ‘Skipper’ Jan once again ventured north to champion… Read More »Days 54-61 – Eldon / Pyramid