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

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  • I set out from Apollo Bay to solo hike the 100kms along the GOW to the Twelve Apostles. Here are the first two days.
    Music: Vlad Gluschenko - Where No Man Has Set Foot
    • Vlad Gluschenko - Wher...
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    Music: Vlad Gluschenko - Evening Walks
    • Vlad Gluschenko - Even...
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    Music: Vlad Gluschenko - The Rays of the Sun
    • Vlad Gluschenko - The ...
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  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @bladesepicadventures7165
      @bladesepicadventures7165  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 :)

  • @Hopped777
    @Hopped777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @bladesepicadventures7165  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @hikesome
    @hikesome 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @debs_hiking_journey
    @debs_hiking_journey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @bladesepicadventures7165  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @debs_hiking_journey
      @debs_hiking_journey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kickchick1974
    @kickchick1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @bladesepicadventures7165  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @gavinlee7876
    @gavinlee7876 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
    @Jan-and-Rob-TheTwilighters ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the bandanna

  • @leannethompson5370
    @leannethompson5370 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @bladesepicadventures7165
      @bladesepicadventures7165  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rangatrips
    @rangatrips 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @bladesepicadventures7165  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @rangatrips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
    @raphaelstarmax1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว