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 […]
Solo Backpacking
Why solo backpacking? In 2024, I solo backpacked most of the Superior Hiking Trail and wrote a book about the experience. I have a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), which causes symptoms of severe inflammation, pain, and allergic-type reactions. I’ve managed my condition with dietary changes, antihistamines, and mast cell stabilizers. In […]
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”
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 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).