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 […]
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 […]
