Southbound
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.
SOBO Gear List Part One: My Big Three
Are you even going on a thru-hike if you don’t post a gear list? And how will I know what gear other people hate if I don’t put it on the...
My Fear of Hypothermia and the Rain
Cold rain scares me more than anything else on the trail. We've had more than our share in the last week. Staying Dry in Heavy Rain It's not possible! My...
Backpacks and Gear: REI doesn’t know everything about gear
Before I successfully did a Southbound thru hike of the Appalachian Trail, I as most people bought plethora of gear at REI. For many of us hikers, gear is like...
First Piece of Gear, Yay!
I got my first piece of gear today!! So exciting! ^_^ Since I'm still obviously gear hunting, I won't delve into much other than sleeping bag and comfort. So, I...
Trail Therapy Intro
Hiking was never a dream of mine. I had never heard of the Appalachian Trail or any other trail before I came home on leave and watched Wild with my...
Home Sweet New York City
It’s true what they say: Being a writer in New York is difficult. Actually, it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever half-ass attempted and if you ask creative New Yorkers, they’ll...
“Well This Is It” – Last Thoughts Before The 100 Mile Wilderness
Well This is it. It's always a nervous feeling leaving that last point of civilization before going into the bush. There is no turning back now. No "Oh shit I...
4 Reasons Why SOBO > NOBO Thru-Hiking
I am a timid hiker. I like to sleep in shelters with other people and a knife near at hand. (Though, my husband insists we tarp; the only reason I...
The Appalachian Q&A with Tom and Shannon
I just ran out of deodorant and I have have 4 days before leaving for Baxter State park to start my southbound hike. My mind has been a mess of...