Adventures on the Bibbulmun Track

I spent 41 days walking solo along the Bibbulmun Track in WA. It was one of the best things I've ever done. Maybe you'll be inspired to do something similar.
(I filmed in portrait for the first couple of days before switching to landscape..!)
Music by Steve Grieve

[@damiensmyth4226]

Dear Ruby, I just wanted to get in touch to say thank you for the work you are doing. My name is Damien and I am a Dad who had a stroke 13 years ago and as a result of this brain injury my life has changed dramatically. Before my stroke I had a very successful arborist business in Canberra. We had the contract with council and I would also travel interstate to consult. I loved camping, fishing and spending time in nature and travelled extensively around Australia. As an arborist I knew all the trees which meant I knew all the birds and so many animals too. My wife and I were blessed with 3 beautiful kids my eldest a daughter who was 6, my son 5 and youngest daughter 1 when I had my stroke. I lost a lot that day in 2011. I had to learn to walk, talk and eat again. My marriage ended. My memory and sensory processing has also been impacted significantly. My speech is a lot better but I can still struggle to find the right words. I don’t feel the breadth and depth of emotion I used to which is certainly something I feel the loss of. The fatigue I feel is one of, if not the worst part of the result of the stroke. I long to spend time camping again and now my kids are getting older I have more space for it but even one night is exhausting for me and can take a week or more to recover from which makes it a big undertaking for me. I found your KZbin channel and saw your video of your Bibbulman track walk and it really got me. I have watched so many presenters in Australia talk about their perspectives and experiences of nature but none have put the words to it that you have. These are the words I would speak and that stir the remembering of how I felt doing those things I loved before my stroke. Seeing your curiosity, inquisitiveness, awe at the natural world sparked feelings in me I have rarely felt since my stroke. Watching you reminds me of such precious times and has helped me to feel things I haven’t for so long. This might read as something little but for me this means so much! I really just wanted you to know the depth of the work you are doing for someone like me and say thank you for helping me feel and remember parts of my life and myself I had lost for such a long time. I hope you keep doing what you’re doing and I look forward to enjoying more of your amazing work. In Damien’s words “get out in the bush and do it again!” All the best, Damien (this email has been paraphrased by Damien’s support worker Megan from what Damien has spoken to her)

[@nathanb.6708]

Thank you Ruby! This content is what so many people actually need. Your joy and positivity is so helpful, as well as your healthy expression of sadness, intrigue, awe and contentment. And because you've authentically shared your experience - the trail has now provided for them too 😊. What an absolute legend you are for "just being you"!!!!

[@Pottering12]

Fantastic effort and great video. I reckon the editing might have taken as long as the trek itself! Thank you. I feel inspired!

[@dan_the_hiking_man]

Unreal... enjoyed your video. I'm currently planning a short solo trek, 5 days 4 nights this Easter break. With every intention to do an end to end over the winter of 2025

[@styx2057]

Great effort and an amazing adventure, you are a natural story teller. Nothing wrong with enjoying your own company, far less complicated. There is something magical about getting away from ‘civilisation.’ Thanks for sharing your experience, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to the next one.

[@johnhaller7017]

So wonderful that you were able to walk the track and share it with us and it must have been an extra surprise that you enjoyed solitude to the extent that you did. This adventure might well have been really inspiring for you and it certainly was for me. Many thanks Ruby, you are a precious gem, especially when sufficiently caffeinated🙏☕🎆☸

[@SHutchinson-j7q]

This is excellent Ruby. I have never been to WA before and had not heard of the Bibbulmun Track. I look forward to your next movie.

[@tonywright560]

This video was masterful. I intended watching it in instalments due to the length, but once I started, I couldn't stop. Your warmth, your enthusiasm and your down to earth Aussie commentary, melded with the classic Aussie environments you were showcasing, made the whole thing compelling. My daughter recently did a 7 day hike in south-west Tassie. Watching this video was just like sitting with her over a glass of wine to hear the story and look at the images, both good, and when food was not delivered, not so good. If this video could not get enthusiastic audiences on mainstream media, I would be amazed. Thank you. I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@charlietoko8594]

Well done Ruby loved the journey. One love from Brisbane sending you positive vibes ✨️

[@wundercliffe]

Lovely to share these brief glimpses of your amazing walk, and to see how it gives you what you need and what you love.

[@pbdownunder]

Thanks so much for sharing this incredible journey with us, Ruby. I laughed - and maybe cried - along with you. Once again a huge inspiration to us all to chase our own dreams. 🤗

[@davidoneill2147]

Thank you soooooo much for your beautiful, light, professional doco. Brought back so many memories of E to E. I love it. You are a very talented woman. CONGRATS Dave O Neill Perth WA

[@daffydmcclackers2687]

Wow Ruby that has made my Friday start all the more inspiring; SW WA is simply stunning and unique and you showcased it brilliantly. Thanks for sharing, fabulous you..!

[@patrickimoff]

That was totally amazing... I can see your joy in solo trekking.. ..But it is so much fun with friends.. 41 days tho😅

[@toodeepman]

Engaging from the very first moment to the very last moment. When I first saw the video I thought 'What' over 54 minutes OMGoodness! And it felt like it passed in a blink of an eye. Inspiring, amazing, beautiful, stunning and more. Also congratulations on completing The Bibbulmun Track 😊

[@ingridmccarthy0707]

I loved this video so much! So inspiring for this 54 year old. I really want to do this. Or some of it.

[@Benjaminofearth]

Loved the narration, funny, honest and insightful. Well done!

[@TheDavidGill]

Hi Ruby I have been a fan for over four years. This travel blog is the second of yours I’ve watched. You’re fascinating authentic and just lovely. David

[@ozitmanager]

Lovely video Ruby you are full of light, I was in the area at the same time as you but heading the opposite way by different means. Just stunning through the Karris and along that coast. I spent time at Peaceful Bay with my little furry travel companion. We didnt want to see any peeps either.

[@andrewharris1837]

So few views.one of the most enjoyable vlogs I have watched even tho a few others of this area walk.Ruby is engaging,good camera work and beautiful walk.goin to give up the corporate world in 2025 and do this walk or cycle.this will be my inspiration❤😊

[@simonwallace4197]

Holy cow that was fantastic; what a spiritual & amazing experience. Never met you & never will but i was totally invested in that - so rapt for you that you did it & really got the mixed feelings: solitude win. All the best - on & off the trail Also: what marvellous music

[@katrinagott1156]

Oh Ruby I was so sad when you were coming to the end of the track too! Can you please make more long form hiking videos like this? It was sooo lovely 💛 Hope to cross paths out there one day - Katrina

[@hbrown8538]

Don't know how this came up on my home page, but I'm so glad it did!! That was so lovely, calming and inspirational to watch. Massive well done!

[@jenbanks4937]

Amazing video. I agree with others that it went so fast. Thank you

[@collyernicholasjohn]

Thanks! Good video. “The trail provides“. I wish it did. Usually run out of food sometime on the second day.😂

[@Jeansieguy]

Wow. This is amazing. I'm watching a little bit each day, I've not heard of this track and I now want to go there some day.

[@WeirdOneOz]

Thanks for sharing that was a great video of your experience on the track and the editing was spot on.

[@philippayne2443]

Excellent video. I really enjoyed going on the journey.

[@glendajones9325]

A fabulous video Ruby. Loved it. I hope I can achieve this track as well. 🎉❤😊😮

[@pcapicchiano]

awesome video - I felt like I was there experiencing it

[@brendans5567]

Hi Ruby, thanks for sharing. I felt your emotions at the close of your journey and I've experienced the same. Don't forget, there is always the next adventure 👍👍

[@DanielVerberne]

Inspiring. I really want to get back out on a walk - you're an inspiring presence on these videos and on screen, Ms Cornish.

[@timawn]

Looks amazing. Would literally be praying every night for solo campsites haha

[@joecoolnz1]

Wow, truly inspirational! You've definitely inspired me to plan a hike! 🚶‍♂️ 🙂

[@Ian_macl]

Hi Ruby, well done completing the trail, its a long way. The video was absolutely amazing, I really enjoyed watching it. A few years ago, I climbed the Gloucester Tree, and it certainly tests your nerves! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. Take care 😊

[@mitchonthego]

Nice work Ruby, incredibly watchable.

[@52Whatthe]

Absolutely epic walk and enjoyed every step with you . The scenery and your musings along the way were just gorgeous . Hope to see you do many more walks in the future and thanks for putting this one out there so we could all share your adventure .

[@CG.45]

Im on a month off, got back from vic east coast yesterday.Did some Albany last year truly incredible, you're more dedicated. Watching this is inspiring my nxt leg.Keep it coming

[@rossgalvin]

Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Ruby! :)

[@markedwards8580]

What an awesome, inspiring video. Reminds me of why I emigrated to Oz. I still remember the terror and exhilaration of being at the top of the Gloucester Tree by myself.

[@fotonomad69]

Such a wonderful journey. The breathtaking beauty along with your honest & heartfelt insights & feelings. Beautifully crafted with great imagery well edited, & a great soundtrack. Congratulations on your epic adventure & authenticity. I love your work. You have such a lovely spirit & warmth that shines through. Bravo. Huge fan.

[@Ian_macl]

This is a wonderful journey. It's escapism to just watch it. I love it. Well done, Ruby.

[@RossBannister-r2k]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

[@jjmic]

Loved your whole journey ❤️ Thanks for sharing it with us, Ruby.

[@tammar3219]

How awesum r u young lady😀thank u 4 takn me along on ur journey, it was fabulous😍❤️🙏🏼

[@harryvanrooyen7703]

Very Much Enjoyed Your "Mental" Journey! Many walk the trail, but few "Feel" It! A BIG YES to solo hiking! And a BIGGER Yes to hutting by yourself! I get it! I see you! Loved your little "Half way" Montage! Laughed till I cried! But I do think that a "Dorky" emu can do a better hand stand than you :). Love your work Rubes...Harry Hiker!

[@Marty_AU]

That was so good Ruby. I shed a tear at the end. 🙏

[@1977pogo]

this was amazing! so impressive you completed the entire distance. very inspirational, thanks for sharing

[@hoadie]

It was really fun seeing you doing your interviews on tv this morning then seeing this side of you this evening. The Bib is definitely on my bucket list and seeing you complete it solo is inspiring. Well done!

[@utubesurfing]

Inspirational, well done Ruby 😊

[@matttrevenen2435]

What an unexpected little gem. Bravo on capturing your own beautiful, insightful and personal little adventure in our magic part of the world (I’m at mutton bird beach). Hand duck in the tea reflection was the best bit though 😂 💪🏻🙌🏻✌🏻

[@martingrygar]

Amazing trek and amazing video. Your courage and positivity are infectious and your reflections wonderful. Your description of chapters in life, major and micro, emerging and being preserved by places we encounter and that become our 'home' for hours or a day is something that we are blessed to experience when we trek overland. Thank you for sharing it 🙂

[@raykinit4701]

Great video, well filmed well narrated. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you, Ray.

[@AndrewDemack]

Thanks so much for taking the time to record your narration while out on the trail, as well as the superb scenery. I’m going to ride the Munda Biddi Trail later this year, so I’ve watched a few people’s MBT videos. Which is why the KZbin algorithm served up your video to me. I found it moving, inspiring, and simply beautiful in how you presented the forests and ecosystems of south-west WA. So good. Thanks again.

[@TammyGuest]

Ruby, your journalist skills and your natural wonder are awesome to watch. You got me re-excited about the Great north walk with your last vid, and now you’ve put the west coast on my radar too. Love your work ❤

[@awsch990]

Great inspiring Video. Will start my E2E in Sep 2024, but N2S. Have max 46 days and like that you´re doing it in 41. That gives me hope.

[@Derrenf66]

Good on you Ruby, that was fun to watch. The Larapinta would suit you down to the ground if you're looking for suggestions, magical country and hike.

[@sllalomcoach]

You make the best trail videos Ruby. You really captured the beautiful vibe of the Bibb and made me so nostalgic for my E2E. The Bibb was my gateway drug to the PCT. You are so ready for it as your next adventure.

[@Birky22]

Remarkable journey, thank you for sharing Ruby. I loved how you shared your thoughts along the way, some great insights that landed with me, I will start tomorrow differently 🙏

[@henryengeln9004]

Hi Ruby. I would never have known of you had I not watched ABC News. From there, I found you on KZbin, for one. This trail you walked, I can relate very closely, although my experience was vastly different to yours. I was a Telstra technical specialist tasked with deploying a brand new 1+1 optical fibre system from Albany via Denmark, to Walpole. Spent months down there, mornings and evenings at Conspicuous Cliffs, and the beach, and amongst the amazing Tingle trees. Did the tree top walk. Pretty much halfway between Denmark and Walpole there was a place you could try/buy honey mead. Maybe not there anymore but I tried, and then did buy, a couple of bottles. I met a girl, she was staying at the same place as me. We ended up going on "dates" to Conspicuous Cliffs, in my Telstra car. However, she was from Hobart, and me from Perth at the time, so that didn't last. As you have said in your story, amazing scenes, most of which I would not have ever seen had I not been paid to go there. And then your story brings back to mind all the familiar places.... Thank you so much Ruby. x

[@tangoduck01]

Well done Ruby. Thanks for the honesty of emotions.

[@justo316]

That's so cool, you made it look easy 👏👏👏

[@JaxonSmart.99]

Really liked the openness throughout the vid about the inner journey on the bibbulmun. On and off camera, you're character stood out over a demanding time, i really appreciate you're video. All the best, for the next adventure.

[@jtoland89]

Thanks for the video, was a great watch. I've done sections of track when I was a teenager in scouts, and watched a few end-to-end recounts of the other hikers, but I found myself very engaged with your journey, perspective and emotions. You have a great style of presenting and communicating, and connect very well with your audience. Would love to see more videos with you!

[@rebeccacutter8412]

Thank you so much for sharing this, what a journey - very inspiring!

[@andrewmcculloch6955]

Hi Ruby, traveled the Bib track the same way you are going south to north have completed both ways, wonderful view and miss it. Spent 35 days alone in shelters during the last End to end

[@PieterJanDelbecke]

great video. thanks for sharing your journey.

[@zeusgreat6321]

Awesome effort... you're a wonderful inspiration. Thank you.

[@abbas431]

You are truly at peace on the trail. Lovely video.

[@pollyedmond]

Truly fabulous Ruby, thanks so much for sharing your journey.

[@justcroozin1889]

Outstanding. Thanks so much for sharing your journey.

[@peaceful671]

Brilliant effort,solitude with nature is the reward for your walk,in this overpopulated over stimulated world those peaceful moments are treasures...well done...

[@unlimitedcosmicspeed]

absolutely sublime. Thank you :)

[@lindabown7810]

Awesome video, thank you for taking us on your adventure ❤

[@EliasHallaj888]

Well done! Amazing that such a beautiful trail has so few people bushwalking on it.

[@kaijubambam4505]

This was so super cool. I was laughing and in awe the whole time. Great job on both the journey and the vid 🙂. I hope you do lots more

[@johnnyg6380]

Well done Ruby 👍 I miss the Bib too 😢

[@kyliejwhyte]

What a beautiful video and gorgeous journey - I absolutely loved all your reflections and musings. Thanks for making this :)

[@brianAUS65]

Awesome and inspiring - been looking forward to watching since you did this trip last year!

[@leonmarkwart1893]

Walked the bib in 2016 north too south , great achievement 😊

[@AntonyMiles]

Have just stumbled upon your channel/ video. Awsomely inspiring. The family for years have tried to get me to go camping, but I have never seen the attraction. However seeing you enjoy the sceenary, bushland and being so content with your own company and solitude is something I may not dislike. Congratulations on your journey

[@Earlofmar1]

This is an impressive looking (and well shot) hike so it’s going on my bucket list. I can relate to this type of long distance hike having not long completed the AAWT. You should take a look at it if you haven’t already, it’s demanding but really worth the effort.

[@OzbeachAndy]

Amazing Adventure to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the entire blog. Well done.❤

[@damienpigott1720]

Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@bigtravsadventures2284]

Great vid Ruby. Totally enjoyed this one cheers Trav.

[@Joe005]

this looks amazing! you are inspiring me to leave Adelaide and giving it a go! Go Ruby, well done!!

[@onecircuit-as]

It’s a great walk, glad you enjoyed it! 👍😀

[@arifx1034]

That's Impressive,Such a beautifull jounrney :)

[@marcharry]

loved it well done!

[@robertrowe8392]

yep very inspirational - bit like an epic poem - very enjoyable

[@roberttrepp3687]

Incredibly uplifting video Ruby!

[@gerardhayes5991]

Hi Ruby great video , Dwelingup has a great visitors centre with toiliets,showers and a laundry. There are also good camping sites such as Nanga Mill which you probably pass through .The caravan park you stayed in has always been noisy and not very hospitable.

[@trevs9015]

Too good, that was fantastic.

[@jocee569]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing Ruby.

[@PeterSucksmith]

Great video ruby and well done, epic trek

[@robscamino]

Really great video. Being an Aussie I've often wondered what the track was like. Though my long distance walking tends to have been in Spain for the last 10 years. Maybe I'll have to try something closer to home!

[@KerryRichter-qj9wc]

The Pingerup Plains were flooded when I did a SOBO. The beauty does not stop at the beaches, you are walking on one of the better trails, anywhere,...I am about to hop on the big bird and head for the Appalachian Trail, 3 weeks exactly, can't wait. You should check up on the history of the links between the BT & AT - Kezza

[@carlmathes3194]

wow that was epic.

[@garyadams9016]

Fine film making. Thank you.

[@BaltistaniBoys]

Absolutely amazing visit the Nature himalayan mountains