Day 5
30 km
Cum 112.3 km
Camped: Mt Cooke Campsite
Tom and Maddy were out today at a quick
06h30, followed by me 15min later. I think last night was the best sleep so
far- got a few hours. This was good as I
needed the energy!
The day was to be split in 2 parts- the
first to Monadnocks Campsite. This was
just over 12km and just a few hills to climb,
otherwise flat. I got here at 11am, and met with Tom and Maddy as they
were just about getting ready to leave.
As they left, a lovely trail volunteer came
on her regular walk to check out her section of trail and also bought in a roll
of toilet paper- how nice!
I left after lunch, at about 11h30.
Part 2 of the day included hiking up and
down 2 peaks: Mt Cuthbert and Mt Vincent.
Both their summits at around 500m and both had really good views,
especially Mt Cuthbert! The ascent and descent were both fairly steep, probably
the roughest part of the track so far- but we have been spoilt, and it wasn’t
too bad. The fact that it was entirely blue skies all day also helped with the views
for miles!
About half way down the descent of the 2nd
peak is the 100km mark!! Yeah!!! 10% of the trail done! Took a commemorative
selfie.
From here it was about 6km to get to the
hut… and a pretty long lasting 6km it seemed to be.
I have struggled with a lot of chaffing in
the groin area over the last 2 days and this last stretch just bought this
home! Apparently no amount of nappy rash cream is helping or soothing and I
must watch not to get an infection. That
would be nasty but possible with no showering for over a week! Tomorrow we see
if no underwear helps… TMI – I know!!
I got into camp at 16h15 and set up my tent
as the hut was very busy, and there were several tents up too!
One reply on “Bibbulmun Track Day 5”
100Kms! You are a machine! Jo, this a a wonderful adventure and a terrific read :).