[pct-l] Logistics problem!

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

Burn your bridges. Start in late April.

- blisterfree

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Blake Boles" <yourstruly@blakeboles.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 7:44 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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