[pct-l] Re: Logistics Problem

[mountainprana at earthlink.net (Timmy Fearn)]

My PCT Hike started on May 16.  I did not complete the trail, leaving in toulumne however was due to lack of financial planning, and had nothing to do with when I started.  I found that there were plenty of of people to socialize with durring my time on the trail.  I hiked 20-25 mile days for the first two weeks and then slowed up quite a bit.  I think what it really depends on is what you set your mind to.  What is going to be your Core Priority?  When this happens you will notice that advice becomes either a catalyst for your motivation or not.  If you think the job would look great on your resume why not go for both?  let your heart be the sail upon the breath of life.  It is yours to control,  I believe in you.


Timmy Fearn

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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2004 16:44:09 -0800
From: Blake Boles <yourstruly@blakeboles.com>
Subject: [pct-l] Logistics problem!
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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!