In celebration of the Bibbulmun Track’s 25th anniversary, the Bibbulmun Track Foundation invites outdoor enthusiasts and homebodies alike to lace up their virtual boots and join the Bibbulmun Track Virtual Hike Challenge starting on 14 July.
The immersive exploration of the 1000km Bibbulmun Track will follow in the footsteps of a group of end-to-end walkers who will complete the Track from Kalamunda to Albany in real life to mark the anniversary.
Challenge participants will progress along a virtual map of the Track, discovering 32 milestones with photos and descriptions that bring the Bibbulmun Track to life.
Teams of up to three members will record their daily step count in an effort to keep pace with the real-life end-to-end walkers who will complete the Track in 62 days. Participants can sync their steps using their smartphone, Fitbit, or a similar device.
“Participants will journey over hills, into valleys, through forests, across plains, over cliff tops and along sandy beaches. Each day will bring something different,” says Bibbulmun Track Foundation Executive Director, Linda Daniels.
“To add to the experience, walkers can choose to raise funds to support the Foundation’s track maintenance efforts with 10% of funds raised going towards Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre, helping save WA's Black Cockatoos.”
A line-up of prizes from challenge sponsors Anaconda, Sea to Summit, Small Things Wine, and Paddy Pallin will keep walkers motivated throughout the challenge.
To find out more and to sign up for the Virtual Hike Challenge visit www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au.