Multi-day Bibbulmum Hike from Brookton Highway Access point to Albany Highway (Sullivan Rock Car Park) - Members only. Parents only(?). Friday Afternoon to Sunday Noon.

• Due to the logistics involved, we are making this an adult (parent) event. Nonetheless, grown children with hiking experience are still welcome to join us.
• We will be going at a reasoably slow pace, and approximately 32.3km over 2 nights.
• Abssinia rock, Interesting flora and fauna, Mt Cuthbert, Mt Vincent. View from the hilltop. 
• Real hiking experience. Camping at Caning and Mondanock Shelters. Drop toilet.
• Water available at camp - Water ought to be either filtered or treated with chemical/boiling to be safe for drinking. There are wigglies in the water tanks at these sites.
• Parents (Adults) are responsible for their children at all times.
• Walk is graded as 'Difficult' due to uneven ground and steep sections.
• Brookton Highway to Canning Shelter is 8.6km. Canning to Mondanock is 16.3km. Monadnock to Sullivan Rock is 7.4km.
• Appropriate gear is required for this walk. Please refer 'Members' Only resource page' of the web site for more guidance.
• The temperature may be low and can be wind chilly.
• I cannot vouch for the safety of parking overnignt at either terminals of the walk. These are isolated locations on major highway and break-ins has been known to happened to hiker's vehicles. 
• Members may be refused participation if the safety of the group or the participant is compromised by inappropriate equipment.
• I have a PLB for emergency use, for the safety of the group.
• Interested members should familiarise themselves with The Risk Management Policy published on the WAFBC website and ensure the safety of your family at all times. We are going into remote environemnt and medical evacuation is usually hours away. Potential risks (which may lead to life-threatening event) on this walk for adults and children are, (1) Snake bite, (2) Thermal burns at fire-pit or from boiling water (3) Gastro-Intestinal upset from oro-feacal contamination, (4) Musculo-skeletal injuries, (5) Dehydration, (6) Falls, (7) Insect bites, including ticks, (8) Eye injuries from sticks or plants, (9) Getting lost in the wilderness. (10) Exacebation of any existing medical condition, (11) Falling tree and branches - crushing injury, and (12) Cuts and bruises.   

Assemble Point: Brookton Highway Access point, 15mins before departure time. It may take 60mins or more to get to the access point from your Perth home.

• Mobile coverage is unreliable for much of the Bibbulmum Track, so we will not be waiting long if you are late to the assembly point as there is no way of determining if you are coming or not (eg 15min past hike time). We can still meet at Canning Shelter later.
• Telstra is not available at Brookton Highway & Canning. Available at Monadnock and Sullivan Rock, apparently. 
• Registration is necessary, this event may be cancelled if there is no registered participants. Registration may be cancelled if storm is anticipated. We will walk if only shower is anticipated.

Hiking equipment may include the following (I can provide a equipment list if requested):

• Suitable attire, sturdy shoes and quick dry clothes. Warm overnight clothes.
• Water (Minimum 2L per person at departure).
• Food (Lunch, Dinner, breakfast and snacks)
• Hiking backpack.
• Warm sleeping gear  - Sleeping bag and mattress.
• Tent (The shelter may be busy and space may not be available).
• Personal Hygiene: Sanitiser and toilet paper.
• Basic First Aid kit. Insect repellent. 
• Mobile phone, powerbank, and something light for quiet moments like a book or toys or puzzles.
• Please keep total pack weight around 10-12kg, including water. Children should not carry more than 10% of their body weight. 

Please contact Michael Lee for further information. E: mastcell@gmail.com M: 0421 783 083 (Evening ok and preferred)