Emily Watson-Cook

I’m a thru hiker (aka Bootscoot) and biologist. I love bushwhacking and scrambling, preferably at the same time. I have a rare brain disease, which fortunately doesn't impact my ability to hike. I enjoy talking with people who face similar challenges, medical and otherwise, about the ways in which they adapt to those challenges outdoors. Thru hikes: TA 2018, CDT 2018, WRHR 2018, PCT 2023, PNT 2024, CT 2024

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Some Neurological Benefits of Hiking, As Told by Someone Who’s Thru-Hiked Before and After Brain Surgery

Some Neurological Benefits of Hiking, As Told by Someone Who’s Thru-Hiked Before and After Brain Surgery

After undergoing brain surgery last winter, I figured I could use my recovery time to start training for another thru-hike (or two). Thru-hiking has

Jan 22, 2025 : Emily Watson-Cook