dmath010
03-29-2013, 16:41
I have made the decision that I will attempt a thru hike in the near future. The decision I need to make is: do I begin sobo in June/July 2014 or nobo in March/ April 2015?
Here's my situation. I'm 23 years old and teaching on the Navajo Nation through Teach For America. My commitment to the program ends at the end of next school year, Early June 2014. I have little idea what I plan on doing long term after this commitment, other than I will relocate closer to my family in VA. At this point, I'm leaning towards grad school.
So my predicament lies in wanting to start the trail when I'm done teaching, as to not have a "lull". However, I've always wanted to travel nobo and doing so would allow me almost a year of training and working a part time gig or internship to ensure I have the funds. ( I could save the money now, but would have to change my lifestyle). While I know this is a decision I have to come to on my own, I'd love some outside perspective.
Also, I have a dog and a serious girlfriend if that didn't complicate things enough.
Here's my situation. I'm 23 years old and teaching on the Navajo Nation through Teach For America. My commitment to the program ends at the end of next school year, Early June 2014. I have little idea what I plan on doing long term after this commitment, other than I will relocate closer to my family in VA. At this point, I'm leaning towards grad school.
So my predicament lies in wanting to start the trail when I'm done teaching, as to not have a "lull". However, I've always wanted to travel nobo and doing so would allow me almost a year of training and working a part time gig or internship to ensure I have the funds. ( I could save the money now, but would have to change my lifestyle). While I know this is a decision I have to come to on my own, I'd love some outside perspective.
Also, I have a dog and a serious girlfriend if that didn't complicate things enough.