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I've only done day hikes in that area, but did see bear scat on the PCT heading from White Pass to Shoe Lake in late July/early August.

I appreciate the information and advice. I believe my doctors are doing a good job. My INR levels are being checked every 2-3 days to get the appropriate Coumadin dosing down, and they are keeping me on the Lovenox injections until the appropriate Coumadin level is reached. My query on this website was not necessarily for medical advice (although what has been given is appreciated, and conforms to what my doctors have told me ), but more to find out experiences from others with this condition who are active in the outdoors.

I'm down and out for a while due to knee surgery...anyone read a good book lately?

Thanks for the info. I was just diagnosed and started the therapy yesterday. The doctor is having me take the Lovenox injections for 3 days until the warfarin kicks in. I'm glad I don't have to take those injections long term - those little buggers hurt!

Anyone ever experienced this lovely problem? I had minor knee surgery last week to remove torn cartilage, but developed two blood clots in my calf as a result. My knee is doing great, but my calf is incredibly painful. The doctor put me on blood-thinners - which I need to stay on for 3-6 months Anyone out there that has taken blood thinners? Do you take any precautions when you head out on trips? Also, does anyone know how long I can expect my calf to hurt like hell? Thanks.

Chad - I can loan you Petzl and Krabi...their barks are enough to make any unsuspecting person piss themselves at the very least.

I was in Thailand in 2001, and have the King Climbers Route Guidebook, 3rd Edition, by Somporn Suebhait. Contact info listed on the back of the book: King Climbers P.O. Box 34, Krabi 81000 Thailand. Email: kingclimbers@iname.com, Fax 66-75-612 914. I picked up the guidebook when I got there. Had such a great time there, even named one of my dogs Krabi.

Wondering if anyone knows how much snow to expect on the approach to Kangaroo Temple? Any need for crampons/ice axe? I'm new to the area and never been there before so any beta would be appreciated.

In the Fox newscast this morning, they made mention of their anchor pulling out, while showing they guy who was able to walk out holding his picket. Strangely enough they didn't talk about the other teams they fell into or the rope they sliced through.

You can fly with pretty much any stove, as long as it doesn't have residual fuel in it, ex. the MSR fuel bottles for whisperlite/dragon fly can't go.