Managing an Ostomy Leak While Backpacking
I was helping a friend problem-solve an ostomy leak issue recently and it got me thinking about all of the crazy situations I have found myself in with a leaking…
Denali Preparation with Crohn’s and an Ostomy
Introduction: There is a ton of information out there about how to prepare for a Denali trip. There are specific exercise plans, gear lists galore, and route descriptions to no…
Climbing Denali with Crohn’s Disease and an Ostomy
It’s taken me a long time to write about our Denali West Buttress trip. I spent so long preparing and training for Denali, that I feel like when we got…
6 Tips to Get You Back to Swimming With An Ostomy!
Learn how you can not only swim with your ostomy, but you can participate in other water sports! It was an unseasonably cold Fall here in Alaska, so when my…
An Introduction to Alaska Life with an Ostomy
https://soundcloud.com/arctic-entries/charlotte-foley In October of 2014, having recently moved to Alaska, I experienced one of the most memorable medical events of my life. I shared my story at Arctic Entries in…
Yes, you CAN lift heaving things if you have an ostomy!
Just make sure you are fully healed and know how to lift the right way to decrease your risk for injury. Tyler and I headed out to Lynx Lake public…
Summer 2021 Recap: Reflections 1 Year Out from Ostomy Revision Surgery
Do you ever feel like you aren't doing enough? I often feel like I'm not doing enough of the things I want to do. I'm not hiking enough. Not camping…
Buckskin 2021: Alaska Range Perfection
Objective: Basecamp, ski, and explore the Buckskin Glacier Trip Length: 6 Days Trip Type: Backcountry skiing with fly-in glacier basecamp Group Size: 2 Dates: April 15-April 20, 2021 The Tale: “You can still go…
I Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Crohn’s Medications.
I started taking biologic medications for my Crohn’s Disease (diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the time) at the age of 17. I hardly had a grasp on what Inflammatory Bowel…
Stealth Belt Review
I received my Stealth Belt a few weeks ago and used it on a short hike, but I've been wanting to try it out on a longer hike before fully…