I started solo backpacking the North Country Trail in 2024, and have covered about 650 miles of the 4800-mile trail so far. I’m currently working my way across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This post covers part three of solo backpacking the NCT MI-UP. Part three: solo backpacking the NCT MI-UP Day 10 on NCT […]
Solo Backpacking: Knowing When to Call it
Here’s my latest update on solo backpacking the North Country Trail – Michigan Upper Peninsula: Knowing when to call it. Day 9 on the NCT MI-UP: – Knowing When to Call It I spent the past three weeks at home cleaning and organizing my backpacking gear, planning my next solo sections, and managing my Lyme […]
Part One – Solo Backpacking the North Country Trail in Upper Michigan
This post covers part one of solo backpacking the North Country Trail in Upper Michigan, on the 100-mile stretch between Marquette to Grand Marais. Day 1 NCT MI-UP Munising Falls Visitor Center to Chapel Road If you’ve been following my solo backpacking journey on the North Country Trail, it’s time to tune in again! After […]
How Do I Exercise with a Chronic Illness?
This post covers some of the nitty-gritty about how I exercise with a chronic illness. Where I started I have a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and over the past two years, I’ve gradually increased my exercise tolerance. In June of 2024, I began solo backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail, and at that […]
Last Section of the NCT in Wisconsin – Check!
I’m a solo female backpacker with a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) who is section hiking the North Country Trail in Wisconsin. This post tells of my final 58-mile section on the NCT in WI. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Why the North Country Trail? I solo backpacked […]
What To Do When You Get a Tick Bite
This post covers what to do when you get a tick bite. In September of 2025, I returned from solo backpacking on the North Country Trail in Wisconsin with two attached deer ticks. I have a history of infections triggering my Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) from Lyme disease and co-infections, so I took the […]
Solo Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail
Here is the latest installment of my solo backpacking journey on the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT). I was unable to exercise for many years due to my Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Over the last year, I’ve systematically expanded my physical capabilities with the help of gut healing, nervous system retraining, circadian health tools, and […]
My Backpacking Gear List for the SHT
This post details my backpacking gear list for solo backpacking the SHT with a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.
Reflections After 100 Miles Solo Backpacking on the SHT
This post reflects on my 100 miles of solo backpacking on the Superior Hiking Trail with a chronic condition called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
Day 22 Solo Backpacking the SHT with MCAS
This post is Day 22 of solo backpacking the SHT with MCAS continuing my journey on the Superior Hiking Trail with a chronic condition called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).