[pct-l] Trail Angel at Carson Pass

[rcluster at comcast.net]

Depends on the job, the employer and the employee.... 

I was able to take April through September 2009 off, with a year and a half notice. I have worked for the same small business since 1982 and the owner is very supportive of people chasing their dreams. We worked it out. I set up a training program so my duties were taken care of while I was away. During the hike, I checked in occasionally to make sure things were going OK. I was able to stay on the medical plan during my leave. I wasn't worried about the owner deciding that since someone else could do my job, I wasn't necessary any longer. He's not that kind of person. 

Only you know your situation, but you might talk to your employer, you never know. 

But trail angelling at Carson is a very worth while endeavor also.... 


Ron in Eugene 
Snowplow 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Byron Nevins" <byron.nevins at gmail.com> 
To: "PCT-L" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 12:16:10 PM 
Subject: [pct-l] Trail Angel at Carson Pass 

Sadly I have a condition that won't allow me to thru-hike the PCT until I 
retire -- a job! I was told that taking a 3 month leave of absence would 
be career suicide these days. 

I have a vacation house near Carson Pass. I would like to perform trail 
angel duties. E.g. I could ferry PCT hikers from , say, echo lake to 
Harrah's Tahoe for a great buffet. Or take them down to the house in 
Pioneer from Carson Pass (about 40 miles) for R&R. 

How do I do this? When will they be cruising through that area? 
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