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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Year-End Gratitude
Here’s my annual year-end gratitude post! I am so grateful to you, readers, for following my posts and joining the My Inert Community!
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”