https://ostomyoutdoors.com/about/2023-07-29T03:34:58+00:00weekly0.6https://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/08/29/mollydogs-lesson/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/babymollyhiker.jpgBabymollyhikerhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/molly-car-seat1.jpgMolly car seathttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/muddy-molly.jpgMuddy mollyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/winds.jpgwindshttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/trapper-moll-and-heidi.jpgTrapper Moll and Heidihttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/molly-and-doug.jpgMolly and Doughttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/molly-car-seat.jpgMolly car seathttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sleepy-canoe-molly.jpgSleepy canoe Mollyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/molly-bike.jpgMolly bikehttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/molly-floppy-ears.jpgmolly floppy ears2019-03-26T01:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/helpful-links/2017-11-30T02:02:49+00:00weekly0.6https://ostomyoutdoors.com/2017/10/30/on-heavy-backpacks-and-hernia-belts/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sketch-for-web.jpgSketch-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/map-for-web.jpgMap-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hello-for-web.jpgHello-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/end-of-the-trail-for-web.jpgEnd-of-the-trail-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/upper-green-river-lake-view.jpgUpper-Green-River-Lake-viewhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/porcupine-creek-valley-for.jpgPorcupine-Creek-Valley-for-https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/clark-lake-for-web1.jpgClark-Lake-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/clark-lake-for-web.jpgClark-Lake-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/winds-flower-backpacking-fo.jpgWinds-flower-backpacking-fohttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sunset-titcomb.jpgSunset-Titcomb2021-01-20T09:01:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/07/08/pacing-yourself-after-surgery/2017-10-30T15:30:22+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/10/05/back-to-climbing/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kid-friendly.jpgKid-friendlyI will be looking for routes tagged with this label for a whilehttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/climbing.jpgclimbingOn my first route in over a year2017-10-30T15:29:34+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/10/09/finding-hope-amidst-the-mud/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ball-diamond-for-web.jpgball-diamond-for-webOur area got a lot of rain, but the only damage was to nearby trails and parks. The flood waters cover our neighborhood ball diamond and bike path in this photo which was taken as the water started to recede. The actual creek (in the upper right corner of the picture) is usually small and only a couple inches deep.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/our-flood-web-version.jpgour-flood-web-versionOur area got a lot of rain, but the only damage was to nearby trails and parks. The flood waters cover our neighborhood ball diamond. The actual creek on the left side of the photo and is usually small and only a couple inches deep.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spearhead-rain-for-web.jpgSpearhead-rain-for-webHiking out in the rain with Spearhead in the background. Little did we know that this weather system would last five days and cause disastrous floods on the Front Range.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/spearhead-for-web.jpgSpearhead-for-webStorm clouds start building rapidly as we summit Spearhead.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/upper-level-for-web.jpgUpper-level-for-webThe stairway to the second floor provided a glimpse of what the house was like in the past and what it would again in the future.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/digging-out-a-toilet-web-ve.jpgDigging-out-a-toilet-web-veWe found many unexpected things in the silt, but this one was a biggest surprise. I did find it humorous that I so often had to search for a toilet with ulcerative colitis and here there was one in the mud!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/debris-pile-for-web1.jpgDebris-pile-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/debris-pile-for-web.jpgDebris-pile-for-webHuge debris piles were left behind by the flood. It was hard to comprehend that this spot was once a tiny 4-inch deep creek.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mud-depth-for-web.jpgMud-depth-for-webThe mud was so deep!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/drywall-removal-for-web.jpgDrywall-removal-for-webI had never removed drywall before and taking out this wall was hard work. I had to take a break before tackling the upper portion.2017-10-30T15:28:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/01/26/patience-and-progress/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/snowboarding-copper.jpgSnowboarding-copperPowder day at Copper Mountain!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/swimming-climbing-wall.jpgSwimming-climbing-wallA little post-race climbing at the pool.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-2.jpgBiathlon-2I could barely stand up in the wind after shooting in the prone position. Miraculously, I actually hit four of five targets!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-1.jpgBiathlon-1Happily leaving the starting line before the wind and snow picked up.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/flatirons-vista.jpgFlatirons-vistaMe and my wound vac going for our first trail hike after surgery. I traveled a whopping 1/8 mile and I was thrilled. After having major incision healing complications, this was a huge milestone for me and I went home and celebrated with my first post-op beer.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rockies-bike-ride.jpgRockies-bike-rideMy first bike ride at six months post-op: a short jaunt to see a Rockies game. It did hurt my healing butt a bit, but was tolerable.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/shelf-road.jpgShelf-roadLeading a climb at Shelf Road in Colorado this fall. I was back to leading sport climbing routes 22 months after surgery.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/trail-run.jpgTrail-runJumping for joy on my first trail run which happened a little over a year post-op.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/first-backpack.jpgFirst-backpackA little snow couldn't keep me out of the backcountry once my surgeon gave me the go-ahead to carry a pack again at 5 months post-op.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/snowboard-loveland.jpgsnowboard-LovelandGetting up after all the falls on my first post-surgery snowboarding trip was tough on the abs!2017-10-30T15:27:54+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/05/16/how-to-select-ostomy-pouch-styles-for-the-outdoors/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/adhesive-pouches-web-versio.jpgAdhesive-pouches-web-versioIn adhesive coupling two-piece systems, the wafers and pouches stick together with an sticky ring. They are low profile, but I find them messy to swap out when on outdoor trips.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/two-piece-web-version1.jpgTwo-piece-web-versionWith a two-piece system, the pouches can be separated from the wafer. On the right is a drainable pouch and on the left a closed-end one.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/one-piece-web-version.jpgOne-piece-web-versionIn a one-piece ostomy system, the wafer is permanently attached to the pouch. Because of this, swapping out different pouch styles on the same wafer is impossible.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sniktau-swapping-web-versio.jpgSniktau-swapping-web-versioThis is the spot where I swapped out my pouch. By the time Doug caught up and snapped this photo, I was finished managing my ostomy and was changing my camera battery. However, from a distance swapping out a pouch doesn't look much different than this. It can be done very discreetly.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sniktau-summit-2-web-versio.jpgSniktau-summit-2-web-versioOn the summit of Sniktau. It was really cold and windy up there with very little shelter.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sniktau-ridge-web-version.jpgSniktau-ridge-web-versionThe ridge between Loveland Pass and Mount Sniktau provided few places to empty a pouch.2017-10-30T15:25:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2016/10/03/winging-it-in-the-wilderness/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/almost-hike-high-point-for-the-web.jpgalmost-hike-high-point-for-the-webJust after a hiker took this photo of our intended high point for the day, she talked us into going a little farther.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/water-filter-for-the-web.jpgwater-filter-for-the-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/lake-solitude-for-the-web.jpglake-solitude-for-the-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/end-of-the-hike-for-the-web.jpgend-of-the-hike-for-the-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/casdcade-canyon.jpgcasdcade-canyonhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/paintbrush-divide-for-the-web.jpgpaintbrush-divide-for-the-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/holly-lake-2.jpgholly-lake-2https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/holly-lake-for-web.jpgholly-lake-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/above-holly-lake-for-the-web.jpgabove-holly-lake-for-the-webOkay, just a little farther. I ascend he trail above Holly Lake.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/up-paintbrush-divide-for-web.jpgup-paintbrush-divide-for-web2016-10-29T04:12:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2016/03/31/missing-you-dad/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bridge-two-for-web.jpgBridge-two-for-webWe revisited the bridge in January.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bridge-one-for-web.jpgBridge-one-for-webMy family visits the covered bridge in Cedarburg, Wisconsin when I was a young child. My younger brother wasn't born yet.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4626-1.jpgIMG_4626 (1)Running along the trestle at the Fox River Sanctuary where I used to walk with my dad.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/skis-for-web.jpgSkis-for-webExploring the backyard on our new skis that Mom and Dad bought us.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/homesite-for-web.jpgHomesite-for-webStaking out the new homestead with my dad.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/backyard-camping-for-web.jpgbackyard-camping-for-webMy brothers and I (and cat) camping in the backyard.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/train-for-web.jpgTrain-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/tent-camping-for-web.jpgtent-camping-for-webMy family tent camping in the Wisconsin Northwoods.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/hartman-creek-for-web.jpgHartman-Creek-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/family-portrait-for-web.jpgfamily-portrait-for-web2016-04-24T20:13:44+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2015/11/09/slowing-down-time-between-stomaversaries/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/nature-journaling.jpgNature journalinghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/daily-sketches.jpgDaily sketcheshttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mantis-sketch.jpgMantis sketchhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/journaling-on-the-coast.jpgJournaling on the coasthttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/otter-trail-sketch.jpgOtter trail sketchhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/coast-journaling-for-web.jpgcoast-journaling-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/otter-trail-for-web.jpgOtter-trail-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/small-wonders-sketch-for-we.jpgsmall-wonders-sketch-for-wehttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mantis-for-web.jpgMantis-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sketching-for-web.jpgSketching-for-web2020-12-23T10:15:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2015/09/21/my-favorite-products-for-dealing-with-ostomy-waste-in-the-backcountry/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/more-goats.jpgmore-goatshttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/goats.jpggoatsThese goats have nothing to do with ostomies, but I did see them on one of our trips and they are cute.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/flatiron-climb-2.jpgFlatiron-climb-2There is no place to drain a pouch on long rock climbs such as the First Flatiron, which Doug and I made an ascent of in June.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fishing.jpgfishingFly fishing before the storm came in.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/doug-waiting-out-the-rain.jpgdoug-waiting-out-the-rainDoug waits out the rain under our cooking tarp.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/warming-up.jpgwarming-uphttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fishing-massive.jpgfishing-massivehttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hiking-out-web-version.jpgHiking-out-web-versionTrip number two consisted of a four-day hike into the Willow Lakes area of the Gore Range.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/massive-backpack.jpgMassive-backpackOur first backpacking trip of the summer was a three-day adventure in the Mt. Massive Wilderness in Colorado.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/reading-in-tent-web-version.jpgReading-in-tent-web-versionIt feels great to relax in my sleeping bag knowing I am not going to have to hike off into the dark woods to empty.2017-11-28T23:13:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2015/05/16/fibroid-fun/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/surgery-2.jpgSurgery 2Almost ready for discharge, but not before enjoying a hot cup of tea to go along with my dilaudid. I think I went through at least a dozen warm blankets during my time at the hospital. Can I please request that service for home?https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/surgery-11.jpgSurgery 1I am happy to be in pre-op and ready to rid myself of the fibroid mini-beasts likely lurking in my uterus.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/surgery-1.jpgSurgery 1I am happy to be in pre-op and ready to rid myself of the fibroid mini-beasts likely lurking in my uterus.2015-05-28T23:00:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2015/05/08/thank-you-healthline/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/healthline200px.pnghealthline200px2020-12-22T18:02:35+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2015/04/19/birds-and-birthday-cake/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pawnee-grasslands-journal-p2.jpgPawnee-Grasslands-journal-phttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pawnee-grasslands-journal-p1.jpgPawnee-Grasslands-journal-phttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pawnee-grasslands-journal-p.jpgPawnee-Grasslands-journal-phttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pawnee-grasslands-journal-page.jpgPawnee Grasslands journal pagehttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/big-crevasse-cropped.jpgBig crevasse croppedhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/windmill-for-web.jpgWindmill-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/birding-on-the-pawnee-web-v.jpgBirding-on-the-Pawnee-web-vhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cooking-web-version.jpgCooking-web-versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/binoculars-and-birthday-cak1.jpgBinoculars-and-Birthday-cakhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/buttes-hiking.jpgButtes-hiking2015-05-04T21:34:22+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2015/02/02/marshmallows-and-paper-towel-hats-tips-for-anytime-appliance-changes/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/all-finished-for-web.jpgAll-finished-for-webAll pouched up with no mess at all. For those who are wondering about the tape job, I love Convatec wafers but the tape irritates my skin. I cut it off and add my own strips of Medipore tape. https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/putting-wafer-on.jpgPutting-wafer-onIt is easy to slid your wafer right over the stoma when it is wearing a hat. Note that under the wafer, I have already put on my Eakin ring and other materials.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snowboarding-3-for-the-web1.jpgSnowboarding-3-for-the-webMy snowboard was feeling left out, so I took it out for one day on the slopes. My legs were so tired from days of non-stop winter sports, that I completely lost the ability to make my board turn after a few runs. Note to self-- sliding down the entire front side of the Winter Park Resort on your heel edge is not much fun. Best to take a rest day instead.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snowboarding-3-for-the-web.jpgSnowboarding-3-for-the-webMy snowboard was feeling left out, so I took it out for one day on the slopes. My legs were so tired from days of non-stop winter sports, that I completely lost the ability to make my board turn after a few runs. Note to self-- sliding down the entire front side of the Winter Park Resort on your heel edge is not much fun. Best to take a rest day instead.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heel-edge-for-the-web.jpgHeel-edge-for-the-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snowboarding-for-web.jpgSnowboarding-for-webMy snowboard was feeling left out, so I took it out for one day on the slopes. My legs were so tired from so many winter sports, that I could no longer make my board turn by the end of the day. Note to self-- sliding down the entire front side of the Winter Park Resort on a heel edge is not much fun. Best to take a rest day instead.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/woodpecker-journal-page-for.jpgWoodpecker-Journal-Page-forSince I could barely walk after my day of telemark skiing, I opted to sit down and sketch in my nature journal for one day of the trip.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/tele-for-web.jpgTele-for-webI also put on my telemark skis after not using them for eight years (and then could barely walk for the next week.) I am trying to relearn this skill so I can use my tele skills to get out to some Colorado ski huts next winter. Stay tuned for a post in 2016 about changing your appliance in a communal ski hut.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/campfire-for-web.jpgcampfire-for-webThis photo isn't from our winter vacation but does show my love for marshmallows. They are best over a campfire, but I will happily eat them cold before a 5 a.m. appliance change.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/biathlon-for-web.jpgBiathlon-for-webOur vacation included to days of biathlon racing.2020-08-24T18:49:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2015/01/05/a-tough-start-to-2015/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/portland-blog-photo.jpgPortland-blog-photoTouring Portland with my parents in August.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_1946.jpgIMG_1946Touring Portland with my parents in August.2015-01-12T15:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/11/11/a-forgotten-anniversary/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/windy-rmnp-hike.jpgwindy-RMNP-hikeHiking the day after my stomaversary-- completely unaware that I had failed to remember the important date. I guess I was too busy trying to figure out how far I could lean into 60 mile-per-hour winds without falling over.2015-05-28T23:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/10/12/guest-post-travel-in-bhutan/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bhutan-photo-3.jpgBhutan photo 3Pack mule, near Phajoding Monasteryhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bhutan-photo-2.jpgBhutan photo 2Campsite at Jimilang Tsho, sparkling clear morning after a snowy, blowy night; we would have been warmer in smaller tents! Author’s photohttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bhutan-photo-1.jpgbhutan photo 1Dochu La Pass, author’s photohttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dochu.jpgDochu2017-11-03T02:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/09/23/a-challenging-late-summer-biathlon/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/backyard-blossoms-web-versi.jpgBackyard-blossoms-web-versiThe results of some much needed rest and relaxation: a sketch sketch in my nature journal.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-7.jpgphoto (7)With no targets hit, it is off to the penalty lap once I put my rifle on the rack. https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-6.jpgphoto (6)I couldn't hit any targets in the standing position. My breathing was making my rifle wobble everywhere.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2231.jpgIMG_2231Here I am shooting in prone position. The ability to use one's elbow for support makes the it a little easier to hit the targets when I am breathing hard.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6771.jpgIMG_6771Running into the range for my first shooting bout.2015-08-06T00:22:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/08/01/ostomy-awareness-comes-in-small-forms-too/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2964.jpgIMG_2964We had several doctors and nurses in our group so the conversation often turned to bodily functions. On this particular evening the topic of fecal transplants randomly came up which I thought was a bit uncanny.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/at-the-flats-lightenend.jpgAt the flats lightenendAt our high camp the night before our summit attempthttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3307.jpgIMG_3307I was more comfortable talking with others one-on-one about my ostomy.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3303.jpgIMG_3303It was much more comfortable to talk to people one-on-one about my ostomy.2014-08-01T14:25:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/03/26/saying-goodbye-to-a-friend/2014-05-28T13:06:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/04/14/setting-blogging-boundaries/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sketching.jpgsketchingLooking forward to more of this!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/birthday-campout.jpgbirthday-campoutI want more of this in my life. Here I am celebrating my 38th birthday in the spring of 2010 with a camp-out. This year I could barely squeeze in a two-hour dinner. 2014-07-22T03:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/05/28/a-big-city-adventure/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/citibikes.jpgCitibikesExploring Brooklyn on Citibikeshttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/central-park-sketching.jpgCentral-park-sketchinghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/on-top-of-the-rock.jpgOn-top-of-the-RockOn top of the Rockhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_12351.jpgIMG_1235https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/williamsburg-bridge1.jpgWilliamsburg-BridgeMy feet feel happy on our initial day of sightseeing in NYC as brothers and I walk across the Williamsburg Bridge. From there we walked to China Town, Little Italy and eventually Lower Manhattan. After five days of pounding concrete on such adventures, I can barely walk!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/brooklyn-rooftop.jpgBrooklyn-RooftopResting my feet on the rooftop after a long day of sightseeinghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/williamsburg-bridge.jpgWilliamsburg Bridgehttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_5024.jpgDSC_5024My feet feel happy on our initial day of sightseeing in NYC as brothers and I walk across the Williamsburg Bridge. From there we walked to China Town, Little Italy and eventually Lower Manhattan. After five days of pounding concrete on such adventures, I can barely walk!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1276.jpgIMG_1276https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1235.jpgIMG_1235Fabiane's Cafe in Brooklyn had the best gluten-free pastries!2014-07-29T17:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/02/09/ostosolutions-ostomy-pouch-disposal-seals-a-helpful-tool-for-dealing-with-ostomy-waste-outdoors/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ostosolutions-mt-elbert.jpgOstoSolutions-Mt-ElbertWith OstoSolutions Seals, there is not need to double-bag. I simply put the full, closed up pouch in a plastic lined stuff sack.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mt-elbert.jpgMt.-ElbertOn top of 14,440 ft Mt. Elbert-- the highest peak in Colorado.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mt-elbert-ostosolutions.jpgMt.-Elbert-OstoSolutionsWith OstoSolution Seals, there is not need to double-bag. I simply put the full, closed up pouch in a plastic lined stuff sack.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ostosolutions-2.jpgOstoSolutions-2OstoSolution Seals simply snap on the pouch's coupling ring for a leak and odor proof seal.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ostosolutions-1.jpgOstoSolutions-1With no restrooms or places to empty my pouch at the site, OstoSolutions made dealing with my waste easy.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/longmont-flood-recovery.jpgLongmont-flood-recoveryMoving countless buckets of mud as a flood relief volunteer.2014-06-04T02:55:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/10/01/on-the-road/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/city-of-rocks-sketching1.jpgCity-of-Rocks-SketchingSketching at camp.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/city-of-rocks-sketching.jpgCity-of-Rocks-Sketchinghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sketching-at-the-city-web-v1.jpgSketching-at-the-City-web-vhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sketching-at-the-city-web-v.jpgSketching-at-the-City-web-vSketching at camp.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/lava-tube-web-version.jpgLava-tube-web-versionExploring the mile-long Lava River Cave near Bend, OR.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/conestoga-web-version.jpgConestoga-web-versionNo road trip is complete without one stop at a giant roadside sculpture. Doug and I goofing around by the huge conestoga wagon near John Day, OR. https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/family-at-crater-lake-web-v.jpgFamily-at-Crater-Lake-web-vSpending time with my parents at Crater Lake.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/soaking-pools-web-version1.jpgSoaking-pools-web-versionEnjoying the McMenamins soaking pools after a day of climbing in Bend, OR.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/soaking-pools-web-version.jpgSoaking-pools-web-versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/smith-rock-web-version.jpgSmith-rock-web-versionShowing off a fresh wound after a full day of climbing at Smith Rocks, OR.2023-05-31T12:37:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2014/01/03/racing-into-the-new-year/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-post-22.jpgBiathlon-post-2https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-post-21.jpgBiathlon-post-2https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-post-71.jpgBiathlon-post-7https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-post-51.jpgBiathlon-post-5https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-post-2.jpgBiathlon-post-2https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-post-9.jpgBiathlon-post-9https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-post-8.jpgBiathlon-post-8https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-post-7.jpgBiathlon-post-7https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/biathlon-post-5.jpgBiathlon-post-52014-01-26T05:13:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/12/09/skating-into-year-four-on-skinny-skis/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/skate-skiing-for-web.jpgSkate-skiing-for-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/red-book-for-web.jpgRed-book-for-webI earned my red book during the course. This shows that I https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/skate-skiing-2-for-web.jpgSkate-skiing-2-for-webGetting a feel for my skinny skis.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/doug-biathlon-for-web.jpgDoug-biathlon-for-webDoug taking aim at the biathlon range.2014-01-02T04:24:44+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/12/05/help-create-an-innovative-ostomy-product/2013-12-06T03:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/20/part-four-in-a-series-i-am-thankful-for-my-surgeon/2016-12-02T07:20:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/11/24/a-stone-is-cast/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1456677_10201355128457351_718215414_n.jpg1456677_10201355128457351_718215414_nPain relief at last.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/stone.jpgstoneThe stone! No wonder it hurt so much.2013-11-27T19:49:45+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/10/30/ring-around-the-stoma-my-best-defense-against-leaks/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eakin-turtleneck-1-web-vers.jpgEakin-turtleneck-1-web-versFinally, I place the wafer over the barrier ring. You can see the 1/8" space around my stoma and how the ring fills it in. Within an hour, moisture will cause the ring to swell and turtlneck up the side of the stoma about 1/4".https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pressing-on-eakin-web-versi.jpgPressing-on-Eakin-web-versiI then press the torn edge back together. https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/applyinh-eakin-2-web-versio.jpgApplyinh-Eakin-2-web-versioNext, I hook the ring around my stoma.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eakin-web-version.jpgEakin-web-versionThe barrier ring I use: the Eakin Cohesive Seal.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tearing-eakin-web-version3.jpgTearing-Eakin-web-versionFirst, I stretch the hole in the ring to match the size of my stoma. Then I tear one side.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tearing-eakin-web-version2.jpgTearing-Eakin-web-versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tearing-eakin-web-version1.jpgTearing-Eakin-web-versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tearing-eakin-web-version.jpgTearing-Eakin-web-version2022-02-01T17:55:09+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/11/08/three-years/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/thai-dinner-for-the-web.jpgThai-dinner-for-the-webFeasting on Thai food post-run.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/stomaversary-run-for-web.jpgStomaversary-run-for-webContemplating the amazing journey from illness to health as I take a break on my trail run.2013-11-21T04:46:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/suppliers/2015-01-10T18:54:09+00:00weekly0.6https://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/10/26/guest-post-by-bo-parrish-youre-not-done/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bo-after.jpgMUSIC CITY TRIATHLON, JULY 2012https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bo-before.jpgSUB-TOTAL COLLECTOMY SURGERY CLEVELAND CLINIC, APRIL 2007https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0201.jpegIMG_0201MUSIC CITY TRIATHLON, JULY 2012https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/00000003.jpeg00000003SUB-TOTAL COLLECTOMY SURGERY CLEVELAND CLINIC, APRIL 20072014-08-22T02:48:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/10/20/2795/2013-10-20T22:43:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/09/02/the-stars-aligned-for-my-trip-up-rainier-feat-new-video/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/phil-web-version.jpgPhil-web-versionChatting with Phil Ershler, co-owner of International Mountain Guides, at a rest break.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rock-fall-web-version.jpgrock-fall-web-versionOn the way to the high camp, we had to move quickly through an area prone to rockfall.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/upper-slopes-web-version.jpgUpper-slopes-web-versionDescending the upper slopes of the mountain.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/team.jpgteamOur team.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/clouds-web-version.jpgclouds-web-versionMy father-in-law Peter checks out the spectacular post-storm clouds.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/tent-web-version.jpgtent-web-versionHome sweet home at high camp.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ingraham-crevasse-web-versi.jpgIngraham-crevasse-web-versiMaking our way to high camp a couple of hours before the severe storm blows in.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/crevasse-crossing-ladder-we.jpgCrevasse-crossing-ladder-weDoug makes his way across a ladder that bridges a gaping crevasse.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/descent-web-version.jpgDescent-web-versionAnother team makes its way across the most technical part of the route. A climber crossing a ladder over a large crevasse can be seen in the center of the photo.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/on-the-descent-web-version.jpgOn-the-descent-web-versionHeading down the slopes on the upper mountain. The lower elevations are socked in with clouds and we actually descended into fog and rain about two miles from the trailhead.2013-09-24T00:23:55+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/videos/2017-07-09T18:25:49+00:00weekly0.6https://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/07/22/rainier-is-on-the-front-burner/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/notch-mountain-web-version.jpgNotch-Mountain-web-versionDescending from Notch Mountain. Mt. of the Holy Cross, which we hiked the day before, can be seen in the background.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/yspsilon-summit.jpgYspsilon-summitOn the summit of Mt. Ypsilon. The next time we are at this elevation will be during our Mt. Rainier trip.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ypsi-climb-web-version.jpgYpsi-climb-web-versionFor our final training climb we did a chain of peaks: Mt. Chapin, Mt. Chiquita and Mt. Ypsilon. Just for fun we reascended Chiquita on the way back to throw in a little extra elevation gain.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/on-turner-with-yale-backgro.jpgOn-Turner-with-Yale-backgroOn the summit of Turner Peak. The day before we climbed Mt Yale which is the peak in the center behind the mist cloud.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/alpine-start-web-version.jpgalpine-start-web-versionYet another 3 a.m. alpine start as we leave for Turner Peak.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/yale-summit-web-version.jpgYale-summit-web-versionNo Views from the summit of Mt. Yale on this day.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/foggy-yale-web-version.jpgFoggy-Yale-web-versionAscending Mt. Yale with my monster pack in some early morning fog.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/holy-cross-summit.jpgHoly-Cross-summitOn the summit of Mt. of the Holy Cross.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/holly-cross-sunrise-web-ver1.jpgHolly-Cross-sunrise-web-verA gorgeous early morning sunlight greets us mid-route after starting our hike up Holy Cross at 3 a.m. https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/holly-cross-sunrise-web-ver.jpgHolly-Cross-sunrise-web-ver2013-10-22T12:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/08/14/made-it-to-the-top-of-rainier/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/heidi-on-summit-brightened.jpgHeidi on summit brightenedI made it to the top of Rainier. I can't believe I am standing in the crater of a volcano!2013-08-22T04:15:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/06/16/from-peak-to-pool/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/water-running-2-web-version.jpgwater-running-2-web-versionWith the belt keeping me afloat, I mimic the running motion I would do on land. https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/water-running-1-web-version.jpgwater-running-1-web-versionSuited up and ready to go in my floatation belt.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mt-cosgriff-web-version.jpgMt.-Cosgriff-web-versionAnd tagged 13,588' Mt. Cosgriff on the way down.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summit-south-elbert-web-ver.jpgSummit-South-Elbert-web-verhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/green-mountain-1-web-versio.jpgGreen-Mountain-1-web-versioSneaking in a 7 mile hike of 8,144' Green Mountain after work on May 30, 2013. The sun was quickly setting!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rosalie-summit-web-version.jpgRosalie-summit-web-versionOn the summit of 13,5751 Rosalie Peak on May 26, 2013.2013-09-02T23:43:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/05/31/will-you-help-by-answering-a-survey/2013-06-02T01:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/04/16/turning-40/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/stadium-biking-web.jpgStadium-biking-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/stadium-dinner-web.jpgStadium-dinner-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/candle-cupcake-web1.jpgcandle-cupcake-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/candle-cupcake-web.jpgcandle-cupcake-web2013-05-22T13:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/03/13/opening-up-about-my-ostomy/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sling-web.jpgsling-webMy mock broken radius is all splinted up.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wfr-web.jpgWFR-webNo... I didn't fall off my bike, but I did get a fake head injury in a class wilderness medicine scenario.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/stoma-pouch-and-jeans-web2.jpgstoma-pouch-and-jeans-webMy pouch is easily visible when my shirt is lifted, but it ended up being no big deal during the course.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/stoma-pouch-and-jeans-web1.jpgstoma-pouch-and-jeans-webMy pouch is easily visible when my shirt is lifted, but it ended up being no big deal during the course.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/stoma-pouch-and-jeans-web.jpgstoma-pouch-and-jeans-web2015-06-20T19:52:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/12/another-view-of-heidis-story/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dh_pagosa.jpgdh_pagosaWe digitally recorded a happy moment between painful bandage-changing sessions and slow recovery walks last winter.2013-05-22T13:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/02/18/next-time/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/snowcat-web-version.jpgSnowcat-web-versionUnloading from the Ridge Cat. The individual behind me had just reminded us that all the terrain served by the snowcat was expert only. No turning back now!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/snow-cat-for-web1.jpgSnow-Cat-for-webBoarding the Loveland Ridge Cathttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/skating-web-version.jpgSkating-web-versionIce skating on New Year's Eve.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/climbing-for-web.jpgClimbing-for-webFirst time climbing after my avascular necrosis diagnosis and still going strong.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/snow-cat-for-web.jpgSnow-Cat-for-webBoarding the Loveland RIdge Cat.2013-05-22T13:36:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/07/23/my-week-at-camp-oasis/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/horseback-riding-web-versio.jpgHorseback-riding-web-versioHeading out for a ride. The campers loved this activity and many said that being with the horses filled them with a sense of calm and peace.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/fun-on-the-zipline-web-vers.jpgfun-on-the-zipline-web-versA camper zip-lining down after ascending the climbing wall.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/camp-zipline-for-the-web.jpgCamp-zipline-for-the-webI got up bright and early one morning to try out the zip-line during a special session set aside for volunteers. It was high! As I stepped off, I was reminded of how the campers were willing to try so many new and challenging activities.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/camp-for-the-web.jpgcamp-for-the-webA view of Roundup River Ranch including the cookhouse and medical building.2013-05-22T13:35:44+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/02/11/the-phoenix-magazine-now-available-online/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/phoenix-post-web-version.jpgPhoenix-post-web-version2013-05-22T13:35:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/04/01/using-duoderm-to-protect-peristomal-skin/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/powder-web-version.jpgpowder-web-versionIf I develop a sore under my stoma, I put a layer of stoma powder just on the tiny sliver of irritated skin. I then dab the powder with Cavilllon skin prep to form a seal over it. Once dry, I add one more layer of stoma powder followed by one more layer of Cavillon skin prep. This forms a "crust" over the sore that the Duoderm can stick to. The stoma powder also helps heal the sore.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/healed-with-duoderm-web.jpgHealed-with-Duoderm-webThe Duoderm and Eakin barrier ring protect the trouble spot beautifully and help me maintain healthy paristomal skin. As long as I put the Duoderm on at every change, I rarely get a sore anymore unless some output happens to seep under the Duoderm. In these cases, the layer of stoma powder and Cavillon mentioned above clears it up by the my next change.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/stoma-powder-web-version.jpgstoma-powder-web-versionI put a layer of stoma powder just on the tiny sliver of irritated skin. I then dab the powder with Cavilllon skin prep to form a seal over it. Once dry, I do one more layer of stoma powder followed by one more layer of Cavillon skin prep. This forms a "crust" over the sore that the Duoderm can stick to. The stoma powder also helps heal the sore.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/duoderm-with-eakin-web-vers.jpgDuoderm-with-Eakin-web-versI place my Eakin barrier ring over the Duoderm. You can see the Duoderm peeking out in this photo.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/all-healed-with-duoderm-web.jpgAll-healed-with-Duoderm-webThe Duoderm and Eakin protect the trouble spot beautifully and help me maintain healthy paristomal skin.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/duoderm-web-version.jpgDuoderm-web-versionA small piece of Duoderm Signal adds another layer of protection for my skin. I put the Duoderm under my Eakin barrier ring. Both of these things then go under my wafer.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/skin-irritation-before-duod.jpgSkin-irritation-before-DuodWhen I don't protect the skin underneath the area where my stoma flops over, I get a strip of irritation.2023-05-17T19:57:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/03/14/back-to-the-gi-doctors-office/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ulcer-collage.jpgUlcer-collageSome of the ulcers that have graced my stoma.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pentasa-1.jpgPentasa-1I didn't expect to read "for inflammatory bowel disease" on a medication label again!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pentasa.jpgPentasaI didn't expect to read "for inflammatory bowel disease" on a medication label again!2013-05-22T13:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/05/08/wilbur-the-stoma-gets-a-biopsy/2013-05-08T13:24:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/05/01/so-honored/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/singing-web-version1.jpgsinging-web-versionAct two involved some singing complete with a microphone. Now if only I actually could have carried a tune!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/singing-web-version.jpgSinging-web-versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/xmas-web-version-21.jpgXmas-web-version-2https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/xmas-web-version-2.jpgXmas-web-version-2https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/xmas-web-version.jpgXmas-web-versionSitting in my homemade cardboard sleigh during a one of our Christmas productions.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/drumming-for-blog.jpgdrumming-for-blogDrum circle fun.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/scooter-for-blog.jpgScooter-for-blogHeading to work on my scooter.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/puppets-for-blog.jpgPuppets-for-blogMy squirrel voice was first developed for the puppet on the right, but has since been used while impersonating a variety of rodent characters.2025-07-26T11:03:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/04/22/back-in-the-wilds/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/quandary-pit-stop-web-versi.jpgQuandary-pit-stop-web-versiReturning from a post-lunch ostomy pouch swap. With the deep snow, I use closed-end pouches instead of drainables and then pack out the full one.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/quandary.jpgQuandaryDoug and I take a break along the Quandary Peak trail.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/quandary-pinch-web-version.jpgQuandary-pinch-web-versionNope. I am not dreaming and pinch myself just to make sure!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/quandary-hike-high-point-we.jpgQuandary-hike-high-point-weWe reached a high point of 13,000' on the shoulder of Quandary Peak. The summit can be seen in the distance.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/quandary-hot-tub-web-versio.jpgQuandary-hot-tub-web-versioRelaxing in the hot tub after our hike with a perfect view of the peak.2013-05-07T03:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/contact/2020-07-01T22:46:44+00:00weekly0.6https://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/06/12/skin-sleuthing/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/no-more-rash-web-version.jpgNo-more-rash-web-versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/new-wafer-method-for-web.jpgNew-Wafer-Method-for-webThis photo shows my new "sunburst method" for attaching my wafer. I trim the manufacturer's tape away on the left side of the wafer and replace it with strips of 3M Medipore tape. You can see the shine mark where my hip bone is. This new taping system completely avoids my hip bone and my skin is no longer irritated under tape when I climb, do yoga or do other sports with a lot of stretching movements.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/no-more-rash-for-web.jpgNo-more-rash-for-webTwo months after starting this new taping method and my skin is still healed and happy.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wafer-method-for-web.jpgwafer-method-for-webThis photo shows my new "sunburst method" for attaching my wafer. I trim the manufacturer's tape away on the left side of the wafer and replace it with strips of 3M Medipore tape. You can see the shine mark where my hip bone is. This new taping system completely avoids my hip bone and my skin is no longer irritated under tape when I climb, do yoga or do other sports with a lot of stretching movements.2017-11-28T23:35:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/01/29/the-my-hip-t-a-great-product-for-ostomy-pouch-coverage/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hipt-white-web-version.jpghipt-white-web-versionWhen worn under shirt, the My Hip-T looks just like a layering piece without all the extra bulk.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hipt.jpgHiptTh My Hip-T provides coverage for my pouch.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/traditional-wrap-web-versio.jpgtraditional-wrap-web-versioOstomy-specific wraps that are designed to be worn under my pants often cut off the flow in my pouch due to the crease in my leg.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hip-t-on-trail-web-version.jpgHip-T-on-trail-web-versionThe My Hip-t held my hernia prevention belt in place well and helped conceal it-- even in form-fitting running clothing.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hernia-belt-trail-running-w.jpgHernia-belt-trail-running-wI always wear a Nu-Hope hernia prevention belt when I run.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hipt-grey-web-version.jpgHipt-grey-web-versionShowing off the grey colored My Hip-t.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hipt-white-lace-web-version.jpgHipT-white-lace-web-versionThe My Hip-t comes in a version with lace on the bottom edge.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pouch-showing.jpgPouch-showingWhen I wear t-shirts with shorter hem lines, my pouch often shows above my jean waistband.2015-11-21T13:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/03/04/reaching-out-feat-new-video/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/twin-sisters-web-version.jpgTwin-Sisters-web-versionOn top of Twin Sisters Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park with Lewis and Tara of Ostmate Village. Check out the video below for more on the adventure!2013-04-03T04:03:44+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/02/25/no-more-expecting-the-worst/2013-03-02T03:15:32+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/01/01/a-new-year/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sledding-web-version.jpgSledding-web-versionCatching air on the sled hill.2013-02-24T06:25:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/12/26/dealing-with-the-anxiety-of-a-new-condition/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sunset-on-slopes-web-versio1.jpgSunset-on-slopes-web-versioThe sun sets as Doug and I get some final runs in.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sunset-on-slopes-web-versio.jpgSunset-on-slopes-web-versioThe sun sets as Doug and I get some final runs in.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/loveland-lodge-web-version.jpgLoveland-lodge-web-versionEnjoying Christmas at the lodge with hot cocoa and cookies.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bear-peak-hike-2-web-versio.jpgBear-Peak-hike-2-web-versioGoofing around and testing out my shoulders on the summit of Bear Peak.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bear-peak-hike-1-web-versio.jpgBear-Peak-hike-1-web-versioHiking with one poll while resting my left shoulder.2013-06-17T17:05:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/12/13/searching-for-the-hopeful-heidi/2013-02-19T02:36:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/12/11/a-fear-becomes-reality/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sad-shoulder-web-version.jpgsad-shoulder-web-versionHeading out to Zumba with my sad shoulder.2013-02-28T03:15:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2013/01/14/prayers-for-a-friend/2013-02-13T04:30:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/12/03/lessons-from-a-winter-hiking-trip/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/descending-grays-web-versio.jpgDescending-Grays-web-versioDescending Grays Peak with Torreys Peak in the distance. So close but oh so far.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/grays-summit-web-version2.jpgGrays-Summit-Web-VersionOn the summit with Doug and his dad in my super warm puffy down jacket.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/grays-summit-web-version1.jpgGrays-Summit-Web-Versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/grays-summit-web-version.jpgGrays-Summit-Web-VersionOn the summit with Doug and his dad in my super warm puffy down jacket.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cairn-web-version.jpgCairn-web-versionDucking behind this cairn to swap out my closed-end pouch right along the trail was easy and discreet. 2012-12-04T04:17:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/11/19/happy-travels-feat-new-video/2012-11-25T22:30:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/11/13/two-years/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/two_year_journal-web-versio1.jpgtwo_year_journal-web-versiohttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/two_year_journal-web-versio.jpgtwo_year_journal-web-versiohttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wilbur-anniversary.jpgWilbur-Anniversary2012-11-25T22:42:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/10/22/mt-rainier-next-summer/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/rainier006hi_res_fine.jpgrainier006hi_res_fineA painting of Rainier that I did in 2004. Can't wait for my adventure there next summer!2012-10-22T14:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/10/06/happy-world-ostomy-day/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/third-flatiron-climb-web-ve.jpgThird-Flatiron-Climb-web-veSpreading ostomy awareness while climbing the Third Flatiron in Boulder, CO in August 2012.2012-10-08T19:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/08/30/something-new-heidis-words-on-paper/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/heidi_blog_phoenix1.jpgheidi_blog_phoenixhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/heidi_blog_phoenix.jpgheidi_blog_phoenix2012-09-30T23:36:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/08/21/my-ostomy-is-one-part-of-a-much-bigger-life/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/printing-press-web-version.jpgPrinting-press-web-versionMy printing press is starved for an inky block.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/clean-art-studio-web-versio1.jpgClean-art-studio-web-versioMuch better!https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/messy-art-studio-web-versio2.jpgMessy-art-studio-web-versioYikes- this mess might be okay if I was drawing a still life of ostomy supplies, but since I am not, it only interferes with my creativity.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/clean-art-studio-web-versio.jpgClean-art-studio-web-versioMuch better! https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/messy-art-studio-web-versio1.jpgMessy-art-studio-web-versioYikes- this mess might be okay if I was drawing a still life of ostomy supplies, but since I am not, it only interferes with my creativity.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/messy-art-studio-web-versio.jpgMessy-art-studio-web-versiohttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mountain-chickadee-gesture1.jpgMountain-Chickadee-gesture-A mountain chickadee kept me company during dinner and was the perfect subject for practicing gesture drawings.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mountain-chickadee-gesture.jpgMountain-Chickadee-gesture-https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sketching-at-rnmp-web-versi.jpgSketching-at-RNMP-web-versiNature Journaling at the Hidden Valley area of Rocky Mountain National Park.2012-09-30T23:13:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/06/11/the-man-behind-the-camera-and-the-love-of-my-life/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/us-climbing-city.jpgUs climbing CityClimbing at the City of Rocks, Idaho in 2010https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snowshoe-21.jpgSnowshoe 2https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snowshoe-blog-version3.jpgSnowshoe Blog VersionOur first outdoor adventure together: winter camping in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan in 1990https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snowshoe.jpgSnowshoeOur first outdoor adventure together: winter camping in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan in 1990https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snowshoe-2.jpgSnowshoe 2Our first outdoor adventure together: winter camping in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan in 1990https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snowshoe-blog-version2.jpgSnowshoe Blog VersionOur first outdoor adventure together: winter camping in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan in 1990https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snowshoe-blog-version1.jpgSnowshoe Blog VersionOur first outdoor adventure together: winter camping in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan in 1990https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/snowshoe-blog-version.jpgSnowshoe Blog VersionOur first outdoor adventure together: winter camping in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan in 1990https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3094_edit.jpgIMG_3094_editClimbing at City of Rocks, Idaho in 2010https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_3093.jpgIMG_3093Climbing at City of Rocks, Idaho in 20102012-08-07T01:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/06/20/the-nature-nook/2012-08-07T01:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/08/05/crossing-the-expanse-a-zipline-adventure-video/2012-08-07T01:18:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/10/17/permanent-ileostomy-or-j-pouch-that-was-the-question/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/swapping-pouch.jpgswapping-pouchThough I haven't had a chance to swap out closed end pouches on a technical rock climb yet, it was easy on a peak scramble of 14,039' North Eolus. https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/campfire1.jpgcampfireHappily leading a campfire program 8 months post-op.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/campfire.jpgcampfireHappily on stage at a campfire program 8 months post-op.2019-03-25T00:10:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/10/23/whats-in-a-name-that-which-we-call-wilbur/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stomapumpkinweb1.jpgstomapumpkinwebhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stomapumpkinweb.jpgstomapumpkinweb2012-08-07T01:11:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/10/30/a-dot-marks-the-spot/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stoma-harness-web.jpgstoma-harness-webThe paper cut-out marks the location of my stoma. Its location between the harness waistband and leg loops works well.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stoma-backpack.jpgstoma-backpackThe paper cut-out shows the location of my stoma. My pack waistbelt rests well above it.2017-11-28T23:26:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/17/a-series-i-am-thankful-for-part-one/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/aspen-leaves1.jpgaspen-leaveshttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/aspen-leaves.jpgaspen-leaveshttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dsc_6799.jpgDSC_67992012-08-07T01:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/18/a-series-i-am-thankful-for-part-two/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/jumping.jpgjumpingStill jumping for joy! On a side note, we cannot help accidentally dressing alike after all these years together.2025-11-27T10:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/24/part-eight-in-a-series-i-am-thankful-for-online-friends/2012-08-07T01:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/23/part-seven-in-a-series-i-am-thankful-for-my-friends/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/chart1_web1.jpgchart1_webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/chart1_web.jpgchart1_webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/chart2_web.jpgchart2_web2012-08-07T01:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/22/part-six-in-a-series-i-am-thankful-for-understanding-coworkers/2012-08-07T01:08:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/19/a-series-i-am-thankful-for-part-three/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/me-and-mom1.jpgme-and-momMy mom and I right before she headed back to WA after helping me out for two weeks post-surgery.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/me-and-mom.jpgme-and-momMy mom and I, right before she headed back to WA after helping me out for two weeks post-surgery.2012-08-07T01:07:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/08/05/my-first-post-surgery-multi-pitch-climb-my-imaginings-turn-into-reality-feat-new-video/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dt1_web.jpgdt1_webOn the summit of Devils Tower, WY in the summer of 1992.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/devils-tower-base-web-versi.jpgDevils-Tower-Base-web-versiWe are tired and thirsty, but safely back at the base.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012-devils-tower-summit-sh.jpg2012-Devils-Tower-Summit-ShOur same team on the summit in 2012.2012-10-26T02:41:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/07/08/the-one-pass-ostomy-drainage-device-a-great-product-for-the-outdoors/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/opodd-backpacking-web-versi.jpgOPODD-Backpacking-web-versiThe OPODD came on my next backpacking trip in the Mt. Massive Wilderness and will come on every wilderness excursion in the future.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/opodd-outdoors-web-version.jpgOPODD-outdoors-web-versionThe OPODD clamps on the pouch. Emptying the contents only takes one smooth downward swipe.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/opodd-cold-weather-web-vers.jpgOPODD-Cold-Weather-web-versHeading to the privy with my OPODD on a very chilly evening. 2012-08-08T04:06:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/07/01/no-slowing-down-for-my-ostomy/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_05481.jpgIMG_0548Blogging while enjoying the surprise first-class seat assignment on the plane.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_0548.jpgIMG_0548https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bike-to-work-summit-web-ver.jpgBike-to-work-summit-web-verArriving at my destination after 1,900’ feet of elevation gain during our local Bike to Work Day. My amazing coworkers left encouraging messages for me along my route.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pool-party-web-version.jpgPool-party-web-versionDoing laps on the water slide at my friend’s pool party.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/undy-5000-on-route-web-version.jpgUndy 5000 on route web versionEveryone gets in the spirit of the Undy 5000 by running in their underwear or other fun bum-related costumes.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/undy-5000-start-line-web-v.jpgUndy-5000--start-line-web-vSporting my ostomy t-shirt from the greatbowelmovement.com at the start line for the run.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/undy-5000-colon-web-version.jpgUndy-5000-colon-web-versionShowing off my undies in front of the inflatable colon at the Colon Cancer Alliance’s annual Denver Undy 5000.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/mt-massive-web-version.jpgMt-Massive-Web-VersionDoug and I on top of Mt. Massive on our second backpacking trip of the season.2012-12-29T04:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/05/30/trading-disappointment-for-delight-at-the-bolder-boulder-10k/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/doug-and-i-in-stands-web-ve.jpgDoug-and-I-in-stands-web-veRelaxing in the stands after our race.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/on-the-way-to-start-line-we.jpgOn-the-way-to-start-line-weMaking my way to the Bolder Boulder starting area.2012-06-06T04:07:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/05/21/hanging-out-at-the-crag-feat-new-video/2012-06-14T02:27:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/05/10/happy-anniversary-ostomy-outdoors/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/snowboard-for-web.jpgsnowboard-for-webMe on the snowboarding trip in April 2010 that inspired the idea of Ostomy Outdoors.2012-05-14T04:44:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/05/05/a-long-restless-night/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/moon.jpgmoon2012-05-07T01:01:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/04/26/drawing-my-way-out-of-the-doldrums/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sketching-1-web-version.jpgSketching-1-web-versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/renewal-journal-page-web-ve.jpgRenewal-journal-page-web-ve2012-04-27T03:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/04/20/good-news-no-more-crutches/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ditching-crutches-web-versi.jpgDitching-crutches-web-versiBye bye crutches!2012-04-24T19:59:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/04/17/a-disappointing-setback/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/pelvis.pngpelvis2012-04-19T04:26:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/04/09/vanilla-blush-ostomy-underwear-review/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/vanilla-blush-web-version-4.jpgVanilla-Blush-web-version-4https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jeans-4-web-version.jpgJeans-4-web-versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jeans-1-web-version.jpgJeans-1-web-versionhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/vanilla-blush-7-web.jpgVanilla-Blush-7-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/table-mt-climb-3-web.jpgTable-Mt-climb-3-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/table-mt-climb-web.jpgTable-Mt-climb-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/vanilla-blush-6-web.jpgVanilla-Blush-6-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/table-mountain-climb-2-web.jpgTable-Mountain-climb-2-webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/vanilla-blush-3-web.jpgVanilla-Blush-3-web2012-12-03T16:26:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/03/29/let-the-races-begin/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/heidi-journey-quest-web-ver.jpgHeidi-Journey-Quest-web-verI am exhausted but still smiling as I finish the race.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/peter-journey-quest-web-ver.jpgPeter-Journey-Quest-web-verDoug cheers on his dad as he prepares to cross the finish line.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/doug-journey-quest-web-vers.jpgDoug-Journey-Quest-web-versDoug heads out from the starting line.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/group-photo-journey-quest-w.jpgGroup-Photo-Journey-Quest-wDoug, me and Peter getting ready for the run.2012-04-11T05:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/03/19/heading-to-camp/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ee-camp-19831.jpgEE-Camp-1983Me at camp when I was 11 years old. I am the one in the striped shirt on the far right.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ee-camp-photo-non-web.jpgEE Camp Photo non webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ee-camp-1983.jpgEE-Camp-1983At camp when I was 11 years-old. I am in the striped shirt on the far right.2013-02-28T10:59:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/02/24/reversing-roles/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/at-snooze.jpgAt-SnoozeEnjoying a post-scope breakfast at the amazing "Snooze" restaurant in Denver.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/doug-at-surgery-center.jpgDoug-at-surgery-centerDoug's first experience with hospital gowns and IVs.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/unicorn-mural-at-surgical-c.jpgUnicorn-mural-at-surgical-cA fanciful mural in pre-op, complete with elves, fairies, a unicorn, knights and a castle!2012-02-26T03:51:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/02/21/climbing-progress/2012-02-23T04:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/02/13/cartwheeling-tumbling-and-cratering-myself-to-confidence/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/loveland-feb-2012.jpgLoveland-Feb-2012Getting up from one of my many falls.2012-03-05T21:08:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/02/03/a-shining-highlight-in-the-midst-of-the-flu/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/awardsweb.jpgawardswebResting up while watching my award videohttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/awards.jpgawards2012-02-13T14:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/02/06/working-towards-cough-resistant-abs/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/plank.jpgPlank2015-11-04T04:14:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/01/31/wego-health-says-ostomyoutdoors-com-is-the-best-kept-secret/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ha-award2011_winner200-42_secret8.pngha-award2011_winner200-42_Secrethttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ha-award2011_winner200-42_secret7.pngha-award2011_winner200-42_Secrethttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ha-award2011_winner200-42_secret6.pngha-award2011_winner200-42_Secrethttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ha-award2011_winner200-42_secret5.pngha-award2011_winner200-42_Secrethttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ha-award2011_winner200-42_secret4.pngha-award2011_winner200-42_Secrethttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ha-award2011_winner200-42_secret3.pngha-award2011_winner200-42_Secrethttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ha-award2011_winner200-42_secret2.pngha-award2011_winner200-42_Secrethttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ha-award2011_winner200-42_secret1.pngha-award2011_winner200-42_Secrethttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ha-award2011_winner200-42_secret.pngha-award2011_winner200-42_Secrethttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/awardslogo.pngawardslogo2012-02-04T00:59:35+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/01/28/craving-normalcy-feat-new-video/2012-02-09T02:37:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/21/part-five-in-a-series-i-am-thankful-for-remicade/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/infliximab.jpgInfliximab2012-01-18T03:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/01/15/heading-to-the-gym/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/gym-equip.jpggym equipSwimming, climbing, yoga or ice skating... which should I do tonight?2012-03-09T21:00:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/01/07/a-run-to-horsetooth-rock-a-day-of-ups-and-downs-feat-new-video/2012-01-19T03:06:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/08/21/a-case-of-14er-fever-requires-a-lot-of-water/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dromedary.jpgDromedaryThe MSR Dromlite Bag allows you to carry up to an extra 4L of water. It is lightweight and durable and also comes in a 2L and 6L version.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/camelback.jpgCamelbackA 3L Camelbak allows you to carry more water than the standard version. It still fits into the hydration pack sleeve on most backpacks.2012-01-08T13:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/05/10/welcome-the-story-of-my-outdoor-adventures-as-an-ileostomate/2015-02-08T23:34:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/05/10/back-on-the-slopes-snowboarding-with-an-ostomy/2012-01-08T12:54:32+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/05/16/a-frigid-return-to-backpacking/2012-01-08T12:54:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/05/20/packing-for-a-trip-could-gorp-come-along/2012-01-08T12:53:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/06/05/loving-life-and-my-new-normal-with-new-video/2012-01-08T12:52:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/06/13/happy-to-be-trying-blunders-and-all-new-backpacking-video/2012-01-08T12:52:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/06/22/back-to-biking-and-running/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bike_to_work_edit.jpgHeidi bikes to work2012-01-08T12:51:32+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/09/03/dealing-with-output-on-the-trail/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/toilet-paper.jpgtoilet paper2014-06-23T04:53:10+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/10/07/the-long-haul/2012-01-08T12:46:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/12/09/healing-the-mind-as-well-as-the-body/2012-01-08T03:08:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2012/01/01/the-new-year-looking-back-and-looking-ahead/2012-01-02T15:12:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/12/29/a-winter-ostomy-adventure-feat-new-video/2012-01-03T04:02:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/12/25/happy-holidays-everyone-feat-new-video/2011-12-26T20:33:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/12/22/running-ahead-of-osteopenia/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/headlamp-run.jpgheadlamp-runRunning by headlamp2011-12-28T06:33:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/12/17/cheers-alcohol-and-the-ostomy/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rio.jpgRIoAmanda, Sarah and I celebrating after Sarah successful mastered her prelims.2017-08-11T03:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/12/01/hand-jams-and-high-steps-outdoors-on-the-rock-feat-new-video/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/city.jpgcityFeeling strong and healthy on top of a route at the City of Rocks in July 2010. This was one of the last climbs I did before falling ill with my severe UC flare.2011-12-15T04:56:53+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/05/23/heres-to-500-views/2021-02-11T14:45:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/07/05/just-get-out-there-and-do-it/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ice-axe-climbing.jpgIce-Axe-Climbing2011-11-20T06:09:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/06/23/so-many-videos/2011-11-20T06:06:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/14/all-seems-well-surrounding-my-stoma/2011-11-15T02:30:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/13/when-to-be-patient-when-to-push/2011-11-15T03:40:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/11/08/celebrating-my-first-year-as-an-ostomate/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/woodys4.jpgWoody'sEnjoying pizza and beer on the 1-year anniversary of my surgery.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/woodys3.jpgWoody'sEnjoying pizza and beer on the 1-year anniversary of my surgery.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/woodys2.jpgWoody'sEnjoying pizza and beer on the 1-year anniversary of my surgeryhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/woodys1.jpgWoody'sEnjoying pizza and beer on the 1-year anniversary of my surgery.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/woodys.jpgWoody's2011-11-12T15:48:09+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/09/25/transformation-of-the-tresses/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hairblog_edit.jpghairblog_editHere comes the new hair!2017-09-30T15:23:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/05/15/the-what-if-game/2011-11-07T00:18:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/07/20/starting-to-forget-my-ostomy-is-there/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/kivablog1.jpgkivablogChanging my appliance in the gear tenthttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bikingblog1.jpgbikingblogMountain biking on the Lower Loop Trail in Crested Butte, COhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/zippingblog1.jpgzippingbloghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/kivablog.jpgkivabloghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bikingblog.jpgbikingbloghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/zippingblog.jpgzippingbloghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/pancakesblog4.jpgpancakesbloghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/guitarblog1.jpgguitarbloghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/pancakesblog3.jpgpancakesbloghttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/guitarblog.jpgguitarblog2011-11-07T00:17:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/06/01/a-wonderful-community-of-people/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_6163.jpgHeidi at The Loch in RMNP2011-11-04T04:09:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/07/24/my-ostomy-is-going-swimmingly/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/swimweb1.jpgswimwebhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/swimweb.jpgswimweb2015-05-21T02:48:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/07/31/celebrating-ostomy-awareness-day-on-longs-peak/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ostomy-awareness-day-web4.jpgOstomy Awareness Day webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ostomy-awareness-day-web3.jpgOstomy Awareness Day webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ostomy-awareness-day-web2.jpgOstomy Awareness Day webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ostomy-awareness-day-web1.jpgOstomy Awareness Day webhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ostomy-awareness-day-web.jpgOstomy Awareness Day web2011-11-04T04:06:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/09/15/memories-of-harder-times/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/wyndam_scan_9-15.jpgWyndam_scan_9-15Journal entry from December 27th, 2010.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/peak.jpgpeakFeeling jubilant on North Eolus (Elevation 14,039') in the San Juan mountains on September 8, 2011.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/silly-strong.jpgsilly strongFeeling much more silly and strong in Durango before heading out on our backpacking trip on September 3rd, 2011.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/durango-walking.jpgDurango walkingForcing myself to go for a 2-block walk despite incision pain at the condo near Durango on December 27, 2010.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/journaling.jpgjournalingJournaling out my anxieties and pain at the condo near Durango on December 27, 2010.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/crystal-power.jpgcrystal powerHoping the power of a quartz crystal dike in the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness might help heal my worsening belly ache and nausea. It didn't work. Three days later I was in the ER and a couple of weeks later I was admitted to the hospital for 16 days with the flare that led to my surgery. https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/potty-break.jpgpotty breakOne of my many mad dashes to go the bathroom when my UC worsened during a backpacking trip on September 12, 2010 in the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, CO.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hospital.jpghospital2011-11-06T05:25:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.com/2011/09/29/from-keeping-track-of-bms-to-logging-the-running-miles/https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/run-log3.jpgrun-logKeeping track of my running distances and miles as I begin training again in the fall of 2011.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/run-log2.jpgrun-logKeeping track of my running distances and times as I begin training again in Fall 2011.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/run-log1.jpgrun-logKeeping track of my running distances and miles as I begin training again in the fall of 2011.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/run-log.jpgrun-logKeeping track of running distances and times as I start training again.https://ostomyoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bm-log.jpgBM-LogA log entry in my notebook on day 9 of my hospital stay. 2012-02-22T04:00:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ostomyoutdoors.comdaily1.02025-11-27T10:44:38+00:00