[pct-l] What do you guys do for money?

[Scott Williams]

Of all the crazy things for an English Lit/Art History major to go into, I
became a counselor at a boy's ranch, and eventually a probation officer
because they paid me to take kids backpacking.  Summers were Desolation
Valley and the winters were in back of Santa Barbara.  Being a messed up kid
myself, I loved the career.  Working with people is a great thing.  Doing it
in the wilderness is an even greater thing.  I still bump into those guys,
now in their 40's and 50's and it's always good.  The backpack trips loom
large in their otherwise really  messed up childhoods.  We were the first
healthy adults many had ever encountered.  The pay is good, just make sure
the agency you decide on runs some kind of wilderness program, or will let
you create one.  And after all those years, I still love art and lit.

Now I'm retired and hiking my ass off.  The rain has stopped and several of
us are going for a 22 miler today.

Just another crazy idea.

Shroomer

On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 6:21 AM, giniajim <jplynch at crosslink.net> wrote:

> Its complicated, but a good question.  I'm still thinking about it.
>  Standby!
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Glenn Bradford
>  To: Krikor Y
>  Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
>   Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 8:51 AM
>  Subject: Re: [pct-l] What do you guys do for money?
>
>
>  No responses yet...I would really like to hear from frequent hikers on
>  this subject!
>
>  Glenn
>
>  On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Krikor Y <kyeremian at gmail.com> wrote:
>  >>
>  >> This question is for thru-hikers and those that go on overnight hikes
>  >> multiple times throughout the month. What do you do for a living? I am
>  >> considering making a career change that would allow me plenty of time
> to do
>  >> what you do either for pleasure or professionally. So far I have
> considered
>  >> mountain guide and forester. Forester sounds good to me because I'll
>  >> constantly be outdoors, it is stable work with health benefits though
>  >> education costs are significant, mountain guide is my dream job but am
>  >> concerned that I won't be able to support a family with the income.
> I've
>  >> also head nurse because by setting your own hours, you can work your
> butt
>  >> off for an extended time and end up with a couple weeks off in a row to
> roam
>  >> free :) What do you guys think, what are some of your professions?
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