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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
