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The End of Washington
Bittersweet … that’s the best word that comes to mind. Completing Washington on my SOBO thru-hike was a bittersweet moment. It
Music Recommendations?
Sometimes when I’m on trail, music is nice to have playing. I made a playlist on Spotify before leaving for the trail, but I would love some input
A Life of Extremes
In the span of a couple days (and about 100 trail miles), it went from thunderstorms, rain and cold, to extreme heat, smoke and fire. Talk about
I have to break up with my Zpacks backpack
People have shared that gear may shift along the course of a thru-hike, but it is not without some sadness that I didn’t get my pack choice right
How I got my Trail Name….Sofa Queen
“And when you’re in a Slump you’re not in for much fun. Un-slumping yourself is not easily done“ There were a couple things I knew I
The Final Farewell
The week leading up to my departure was bittersweet. I said many good-byes. Yet, what was so interesting about each one, deep down (while difficult
Health is Wealth
Health is wealth; to be healthy is to be wealthy. Never take for granted the body you have. Stress can impair you.
T-Minus 10 weeks…
I realize 10 weeks is still 2.5 months away, but as the end of spring nears and the start of the summer looms, my flight to Seattle will be here
Glasses vs. Contacts
To see or not to see (with contacts)....that is the question. Let's start the debate between glasses vs contacts.
Hi! My name is Janine, and here are a few reasons to follow my PCT SOBO journey…
5 good reasons to follow Janine on her SOBO Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) journey.