Here is my latest blog post on how cold adaptation helps MCAS. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How cold adaptation helps MCAS Cold adaptation can be helpful for people with MCAS because gentle, controlled exposure to cold activates the parasympathetic nervous system and strengthens overall autonomic regulation—both of which help stabilize […]
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 […]
Second-to-Last Section Solo Backpacking the SHT
Here’s the story of my second-to-last section solo backpacking the SHT! Last summer, I hiked about two-thirds of the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota and wrote a book about the experience of solo backpacking with a chronic illness. I’ve continued to complete sections of the SHT, and as of this writing, I only have one […]
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 Book About Solo Backpacking the SHT is Available for PreSale!
I’m excited to announce the presales have begun for my newest book, “Rocks and Roots: Solo Backpacking My Way to Health on the Superior Hiking Trail”
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).
Day 21 Solo Backpacking the SHT with MCAS
This post is Day 21 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).
Day 20 Solo Backpacking the SHT with MCAS
This post is Day 20 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).