Solo hiking the Great Ocean Walk (GOW) - Part 1

[@hikesome]

That's what I call a wonderful adventure and great coast hike. Nice one.

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

Thanks Mario! Appreciate you commenting :)

[@Hopped777]

Great. Enjoying the detailed reports and good to know about the longer days and how tough it is without breakfast. This walk is on my list

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

Yes 22km days were definitely solid work! I totally understand why they make it 13-16km sections. Glad you enjoyed all my chatter :P

[@ervinslens]

Gorgeous upload, the music really creates some fantastic atmosphere here.

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

Thanks, I really appreciate that! I spend a fair bit of time trying to find music to match to the hike. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@debs_hiking_journey]

Well done Ben, my very first solo hike was this track, 7 years ago now. I do love my solo hikes but I now also enjoy hiking with others as well 😁 thank you for the memories, looking forward to watching more of your videos

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

Thanks Phil - pretty sure you inspired my first hike in Lerderderg Gorge :P

[@debs_hiking_journey]

@@bladesepicadventures7165 really, well that's nice of you to say 😀

[@gavinlee7876]

Great walk. I and i suppose others would like to know what you did for the start and finish of the walk??? i.e. where you parked/stayed/set-up before you started the walk and the same when you finished? How did you get back to the start? Did you do a food drop? where and how did you do the food drop?? All these things i think people would like to know as they start doing these type of walks. Cheers mate.

[@Jan-and-Rob-TheTwilighters]

Love the bandanna

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

Ha ha, you'd be one of the few 🤣🤣

[@kickchick1974]

I did the GOW in February, so it's a lovely walk down memory lane. I'm a newcomer to your channel and am really loving your videos, you've really got a great relaxed way with the camera. I can't wait for you to see the wonderful ocean views in the next segment!

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

Hi & welcome to the channel :) So pleased you're enjoying the videos!! :D I appreciate the kind words and I hope you enjoy the upcoming videos! Have a great one!

[@leannethompson5370]

Great job with the walk and the snake Bit too sure about the bandana either

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

Thanks ;) Oh what? You agree with Joanne that the bandana doesn't suit. Joanne will be pleased :P

[@rangatrips]

Good onya, yep the versatile bivvy wins every time. Can camp anywhere with that thing matey! Those river crossing are a pain aren't they? Bloody scourge of coastal hiking!

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

ha ha - this is the first time I've gone this long in the bivy. Not going to lie, I did miss my hamock though :P Oh gee, don't even get me started on the river crossings. In hindsight, I should have just taken by boots and socks off, then just walked across. But I was tired and not thinking straight.

[@rangatrips]

@@bladesepicadventures7165 lol i know about the tired and not thinking straight. I would just walk through them with shoes on, protect against stingrays lol!

[@raphaelstarmax1970]

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

Glad you're enjoying them, couple more to come! :)