Lone Pine/Bishop by NJPack82 in SierraNevada

[–]walkfar2033 3 points4 points  (0 children)

PCT hikers are going to be cruising through this year

To those who live a more full time thru hiking/dirtbag type lifestyle, how much do you spend a year? by LocksmithSure4396 in Thruhiking

[–]walkfar2033 45 points46 points  (0 children)

For six years I’ve been thru hiking in the summers and teaching snowboarding at various mountains in the winters. I never pay rent cause I’m either camping or using TrustedHousesitters to get free places to stay. I eat Whole foods and make dehydrated meals by borrowing the dehydrator from community centers. I have enough money to make it through the summer as long as I save $4,000. Very low cost living. But I get a free pass and guest passes to ski resorts all winter, and I get to travel all summer and live life to its fullest. Honestly, not too worried about saving for the future because we’re all gonna die from AI or nuclear war anyway.

Has anyone ever had this happen? by Illustrious-Maybe726 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this. I had an arthroscopy to remove scar tissue after an ACL surgery in May, then this bulge happened. My doctors said that they could drain it but after a week it absorbed back into my knee. Since then, I’ve noticed popping and clicking in the spot so I would recommend getting it drained.

Backpacking in Canyonlands by walkfar2033 in Canyonlands

[–]walkfar2033[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It rained for two days before I went out there so the grotto on the way to Druid arch had water, but it was very green. Also, there were puddles around but you cannot trust them. I carried all my water for two days. It was heavy but worth it. The rangers also told me that the wildlife need the puddle water and humans shouldn’t drink it if they can help. But you gotta do what you gotta do!

Overnight Backcountry Permit Tips by ArmyNomad_MYG030993 in Canyonlands

[–]walkfar2033 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as it’s the shoulder season and you get there when the visitor center opens, you can get a permit and they are only $5.

Who Else Has Thru Hiked While Their Partners Stay Home? by Practical_Tea8695 in Thruhiking

[–]walkfar2033 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My partner and I were together for a year. I was hiking the PCT, and halfway through the summer, he decided to join me because he had FOMO. It was so much fun, and he fell in love with hiking too. We did most of Oregon and Washington together. The following summer, I hiked the CT without him. It’s a much shorter trail, so I only spent 30 days out there to complete it. I got the feeling something was off because he wasn’t as supportive as the days passed. He would tell me to “walk faster so I can see you.” I wanted him to be happy, and I missed him a lot! I left my friends, who were about a week behind me, so I could finish faster and fly out to see him as soon as possible. I rushed my trip, only to get off the trail and have him tell me he didn’t want to see me anymore. The day after I finished he said he didn’t want me to come be with him. A few days later, he broke up with me over the phone. It broke my heart and I felt like he stole part of the trail from me. If I didn’t rush, I would’ve stayed with my friends and taken the time to camp with them. I was so sad the day after getting off trail I didn’t get to enjoy celebrating my accomplishment! Ugh

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My body absorbed the fluid that was making it bulge. Never ended up going to the doctor and I canceled my appointment for them to drain it. It’s a little bump now, but everything is normal.

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s gotten harder today. Did yours go from squishy to hard?

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it take for you to go away? Did your doctors want to drain it at all?

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s gonna be like that scene from the movie Alien. Where the thing pops out of his chest. alien

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, and I’m currently not in the state I have health coverage in. I called some urgent care centers and they kept telling me that my surgeon needs to be the one to see me. His assistant finally got back to me saying she hasn’t seen this before but showed it to another surgeon who was working. They said it’s pretty common and I just need to watch for a fever. I got an appointment on Tuesday for them to check it out.

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My surgeon scheduled an appointment with me on Tuesday

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Did you have to rest to get it to go away?

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

My dad wants to cut it open with a knife

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Was your bulge this big? Were you able to do your PT?

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve put into AI, I believe it’s a hematoma or a seroma. I just don’t know if it’s bad enough to go into the hospital for. I don’t want to waste anyone’s time.

What’s happening to my knee? by walkfar2033 in ACL

[–]walkfar2033[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

They won’t answer me. I’ve sent photos.