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Mar 1, 2021 : Janine
Pacific Crest Trail
Hi! My name is Janine, and here are a few reasons to follow my PCT SOBO journey…
- It’s the PCT…epic-ness is guaranteed.
- I’m a yoga teacher, so tips-n-tricks will likely be shared along the way.
- Why not?
I believe those three reasons are certainly reason enough to want to share in my experience, but jokes aside, this coming July, I would love to take you all alongside me as I complete my SOBO Pacific Crest Trail journey.
For the sake of lists, though (I really love lists), here is more of an explanation as to why you should follow along:
- Not only am I hiking the entirety of the PCT, but I am also going southbound. I will start in Canada and walk home (I live in San Diego).
- Ahhh, yoga… who doesn’t love yoga? We all need it. Many of us have probably done it; some once or twice, some probably ‘Yoga Journal’ cover-worthy. Well, I am definitely NOT the latter, but I am fortunate enough that I get to live it, day-in and day-out. I may attempt some epic, Instagram-worthy yoga photos along the trail, but please, continue to follow the real “influencers.”
- Why not follow, right? I mean, it is the PCT. Many who are reading this now, like me in years past, have lived vicariously through the words/videos of hikers… wondering/dreaming/thinking, “one day…” It’s crazy that my day is now!
- Yes, my time is now, but I also have to plan and recognize that I have different needs/responsibilities than some that have come before me:
- I’m not 25. I am not 40, either, but I will be damn-near close to that come July. Yikes! (I have a plan on how I will mitigate aging and the constant stress of hiking, so look for that in another post)
- I am unattached. No kids. No pets. No spouse. Blessing? Tragedy? Instead, I am blessed with many amazing friends and students.
- I have work, and a life, that allows me the flexibility to leave for five months. For the last 10 years, I have worked very hard to get my ducks-in-a-row. I am happy to say that there is no better time for me (physically, financially, emotionally) than now.
- Finally, I promise to be real. Disclaimer: I am an emotional-being, who is scarily in touch with my emotions, and is very good at articulating myself. How perfect is it that I get this platform to be able to do just that!?
So, thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. I hope you’ll follow along. I look forward to sharing my prep leading up to mid-July; I look forward to sharing my experiences once on the trail!
Namaste
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Comments 23
Janine,
Oh, wow. Go for it.
I’m not quiet double your age.
AT NOBO next year.
Blessings,
Steve
Thanks, Steve! You’re awesome, and I hope I can follow your journey next year ??
Go for it!!!! Can’t wait to follow along. Good vibes and blessings as you begin this epic journey! Namaste friend!
Thanks, Lura! I’m excited for our prospects in our next decade ??
Happy Trails fellow PCT SOBO!! I will also be blogging for the trek! Message me on instagram if you want to be a trail correspondence! catmando19
I will find you and follow along! Cheers to your journey, too!
Thank you for posting. Yas, I subbed. And SoBo sounds so perfect.
?? Thanks for reading.
Looking forward to following your journey!
I look forward to sharing it with you?? Thanks for reading
Hey The Trek, not cool: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHYkG5zDVqP/
Rock and roll sister!!! It’s going to be awesome. I might pop in on you when you reach Tuolumne.
I would be honored to have you join in for a section! Thanks for being my champion!
PCT = small pack! I got pack-shamed on the JMT once by a PCT-er for my oversize pack. 🙂
Omg I get it… we should talk about what I brought in my pack my first long hike(10+ miles), not even an overnighter ?. It was 25 lbs. I haven’t lived that one down yet!
Looking forward to reading and seeing your many adventures, J9. I hiked the JMT SOBO in 2018, so I’m extra excited to see and hear about that stretch of your journey. Happy Trails!
Thanks, Mike! I am honored to share it with you all! Thanks for reading!
I’m planning on SOBO thru-hike in a few years. Just learning up.
Janine, you are amazing! I’m looking forward to living vicariously through you on the PCT!
Maybe you can teach a yoga zoom class while on the trail ?? ??♀️ ? just sayin’?.
?Liz
Since I’m retired and on the east coast I look forward to following you on your journey. Excited about things to come. Good luck and safe travels.
Hello fellow San Diegan! You are so inspiring. I look forward to following you on your journey. I Insta requested you. Safe travels!
Looking forward to your posts! Good Luck! Why SOBO?
Thanks for following along, Miguel! I look forward to sharing my journey! SOBO was best for me because 1) timing was nice… to be able to start later and save as much $ as possible, and 2) I, mentally, like the idea of walking towards home 🙂