[pct-l] Logistics problem!

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

What a dilemma. If you must start in Campo and thru-hike from there, I think 
you are out of luck (unless you are one speed demon).  Those starting at 
Campo at the end of April will normally reach Kennedy Meadows between the 
beginning and middle of June. But, what if you start further north, go to 
Canada, and then finish the section you missed. Others have done that. You 
also could get in shape by doing some sections hikes close by to Idyllwild 
and find some folks to drop you off and pick up up.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Blake Boles" <yourstruly@blakeboles.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 4:44 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Logistics problem!


> Hi everyone,
>
> In my search for a post-college, pre-PCT spring job, I discovered a great 
> little science camp in Idyllwild, CA.  I interviewed with the camp today 
> and they loved me, BUT, they want me to work the full Spring season of 
> January to Labor Day (last weekend in May).  ADZPCTKO is in the end of 
> April, making it a full month that, if taking the job, I would have to 
> work instead of hike.  I really want to thru-hike in 2005, section hiking 
> doesn't appeal to me, and so I want to figure out how to make the job and 
> the PCT work together.
>
> A few details:
> * Idyllwild, as most of you know, is very close to the PCT.  The camp's 
> day-off scheduling makes room for 2-5 days off at a time.  I /could/ do a 
> little pre-hiking if weather conditions permitted.
> * I would not have a car.
> * 2005 will be my first time on a long trail, and I am looking forward to 
> hiking & camping with other thru-hikers (as opposed to being by myself for 
> 5 months)
>
> Advice needed!  Please solicit it! 
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