Last week I told my company that I was leaving to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Quitting my job was one of the hardest things I've done in recent years; not making the decision itself, but actually making the decision public. The weeks leading up to my announcement, I was in a state of fear and anxiety. The days after I announced my departure, I felt and still feel a sense of relief and freedom that is growing daily. It surprises me how even though I've only been working at Solar World for 1.5 years, all my coworkers are supportive of my decision and are making my transition out a heck of a lot easier.
That being said, I moved back in with my parents to save some money and plan for my departure for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).
The PCT is a 2,650 mile long trail that goes from the US/Mexican border to the US/Canadian border. I will be hiking solo, but expect to meet many other hikers along the way. In fact, I'm going to attend a 'kick off' party in the desert near San Diego to get acquainted with other hikers. The weekend long event is called the PCTADZKO (PCT Annual Day Zero Kick Off) where over 500 hikers/trail enthusiasts are expected to show.
Check out more info at www.pcta.org and http://pct77.org/adz/
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