In the Winter of 2020, I had both hips replaced with titanium. No, I did not wear them out walking too much. It turns out I have a genetic predisposition for breakdown. That moment arrived a bit sooner than I’d preferred, but what an awesome outcome! I am stronger than ever and this is my story.
Managing Osteoarthritis
Motion is lotion, so they say and hiking is one of the best to slow the progress of arthritis.
A Tale of Two Hips
Last year, at the age of 55, I learned I needed to replace both my hips with titanium…
out with the old, in with the new
Resolutions stand a better chance of success if they’re accompanied by gratitude for what’s been.
ten things I learned while thru-hiking…
I wrote this right after I had both hips replaced, caught covid and was unsure I’d hike again.
thank you Summit Orthopedics!
Summit Orthopedics gave me new hips plus financial support for my upcoming CDT hike.
Titanium 14er, climbing Quandary Peak with new hips
Quandary Peak is one of the easiest mountains to climb in winter, even by people with new hips.
set your sights low
Building a system of small, bite-sized goals helps us avoid summit fever while also increasing joy.
among the halls of malls
Rehabilitation and training for the CDT begins on terrazzo floors, indoors.
Blissful (Bionic) Hiker
Arthritis runs in my genes and this fall, I’ll have both of my hips replaced with artificial ones.
The Kekekabic
The Kekekabic is a remote and rugged 41-mile long trail through the Boundary Waters Wilderness.