Monthly Archives: September 2011

From keeping track of BMs to logging the running miles

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Snow is soon to fly in the mountains, and my peak ascending opportunities are going to be more limited for a while. I have turned my attention to getting back into running, something I have been neglecting while preparing for … Continue reading →

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Transformation of the tresses

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

No, I am not growing a winter coat like all the elk, deer and mountain goats I have seen on my recent outdoor excursions. All the hair I lost after my final UC flare and surgery is finally growing back! … Continue reading →

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Memories of harder times

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Last year at this time, I was just beginning my downward spiral into my final severe Ulcerative Colitis flare. Each day of the next few months will be an anniversary of something UC-related, and the flashbacks to those harder times … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Output on the Trail (feat. new video)

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

Many new ostomates wonder how to deal with their output on hikes, as we usually have to empty our appliances every 4-6 hours. The answer is to dig a “cathole.” This is the term commonly used by backpackers for a … Continue reading →

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