Long distance hiking
Happy Gnomads Hiker Hostel: A Review
Run by thru hikers Jumanji and Sunshine, Happy Gnomads is a place for thru hikers, by thru hikers.
The Countdown to Springer: Four Weeks Out
Hello fellow and future AT hikers! This is my first post for The Trek, and I’ll be honest—it’s taken me a few months to write this. I’ve re-written this post...
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.
And So Our Story Begins…
"Load the car and write the note, grab your bag and grab your coat, tell the ones that need to know, we are headed North." -The Avett Brothers
A life worth looking back on
I know these introductions are very cringe-worthy, repetitive, and could be classified as small talk that in reality, doesn’t capture anyone’s attention. So, ill say it as concise and entertaining...
You’re gonna do what?
So why thru-hike the AT (or any long trail for that matter)? In this post, I'll share the reasons I am attempting a 2021 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I'm...
The Three C’s of Pandemic Thru-Hiking
Cancel, Continue or Change? Perhaps one of the most important factors when prepping for a thru-hike is flexibility in both body and mind. Add a global pandemic to the mix...
My favorite delusion!
Welcome to my AT blog This is my first AT blog for TheTrek, or as I am calling it, 'My favorite delusion'. I say delusional because TBH undertaking this adventure...
Six Weeks Out – Thoughts And Musings
It's hard to believe I leave for Georgia in six weeks.
Why I’m Hammock Camping On The Appalachian Trail
This post details why I chose to go with a hammock over a tent and will address some of the drawbacks of my choice. If you're interested in using a...