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 […]
Backpacking Shakedown
Here’s a post about my recent solo backpacking shakedown as a woman with a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. My backpacking shakedown I recently did a backpacking shakedown to prepare for the backpacking season with my new gear. This recent post discusses the preparations I’ve made for backpacking season. It’s always a good […]
Getting Ready for Backpacking Season
Here’s my latest post on getting ready for backpacking season. Some links in this post are for products from Garage Grown Gear, but I am not affiliated with them. Backpacking season I’ve solo backpacked over 500 miles on the North Country Trail in the last two years, including 300+ miles on the Superior Hiking Trail, […]
High Protein Gluten Free Trail Oatmeal
I’m looking forward to solo backpacking this coming summer, and so I’ve been analysing some of my trail recipes for nutrition content. Here’s my recipe for high protein gluten free trail oatmeal that packs 19 grams of protein! Here’s the recipe for high protein gluten free trail oatmeal
Review of the North Country Trail in Wisconsin
I have a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and recently completed solo backpacking the North Country Trail in Wisconsin. Here’s my review of the North Country Trail in Wisconsin! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Why the North Country Trail in Wisconsin? I solo backpacked the 300-mile Superior Hiking Trail […]
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 […]
More Miles on the SHT Near Spirit Mountain
Here’s my latest post about solo backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail near Spirit Mountain. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Day 37 on the SHT – Mountain Lion?!? After two weeks at home training and organizing, I’m back on the Superior Hiking Trail! I backpacked quite a few miles in training in […]
Solo Backpacking The Southern End of the Superior Hiking Trail
Here is the latest installment of my solo backpacking journey as I tackle the southern end of the Superior Hiking Trail and meet a bear! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Day 34 on the SHT – Southern Terminus Now that I have completed all the miles of the SHT north of […]