34:06. I think I can answer that, because I looked it up for someone who asked about it on another channel. "If you return to the US, your departure will be automatically recorded at that time. If you don't return, you should just keep evidence of departure including, but is not limited to, entry stamps in a passport, transportation tickets, pay stubs or other receipts." I got that from the CBP website. So it was good that you returned, because at that time you were declared departed and returning at the same time. That can be a big problem even if you are not using the PCT permit. Another TH-camr I watched a few years ago, finished her six month hike. She then got picked up by her parents who took her back to whatever province they are from. She then got her car and was driving back to her home, when all the flooding in BC forced her to detour back across the border. She didn't go into a lot detail on what happened but she did say that she got detained at the border for a long time. They wanted to know why she was over on her stay and trying to return again. They finally released her, and told her to return immediately to Canada by the most direct route possible. As for why as a Canadian you should get the PCT Canada Entry Permit. I think you need to do that to keep from getting in trouble with Canadian Customs, for not reporting your entry. Though I have heard stories of both Americans and Canadians hiking across the border without a permits, and not getting caught. But you should do that only at the risk of great legal problems, and the possibility of being banned from crossing the border in the future. I guess it depends on if you want to take that gamble or not.
One thing to note about start dates is you're pretty much at the mercy of the PCTA and the permit they give you. And the later in the season you start, the more likely you are to have to skip or detour due to wildfires. I keep meaning to look up the stats, if they exist, of how many registered thru-hikers actually get to hike every mile each year, and how many end up missing sections due to closures.
Even with the PCTA permit, you get to choose your own start date. They don’t pick it for you. Having said that, you are at the mercy of what time you are allowed in the portal and what other hikers have chosen/what dates are left. I don’t know the stats either but it’s becoming less and less common for pct thru hikers to hike every single mile in 1 season. Personally I think that’s a good thing though… I think the hype of doing it all in one go for the fame or the bragging rights has really eroded the true meaning of being out there. IMHO.
@debraonthego3960 I think that is probably dying down some on all of the long trails. Thank goodness. There was a huge boom, post COVID lockdows, and a whole bunch of interest in the outdoors for a couple of years, but the shiny has worn off now, for all but those of us who are actually serious about it. Registrations on the AT are down considerably this year over 2021 and 2022 at any rate. I don't pay as much attention to the other 2 trails tho. Hopefully, by 2028, it'll be back down to pre-pandemic levels, and I won't have to put up with too many crowds 😉😂
@@musingwithreba9667 numbers were down on the pct in 2023 as well because of the epic snow levels. Many people just didn’t bother to go. And those that did, we were all so scattered around that it rarely felt like there were a lot of people on trail. I have a feeling if the lack of snow continues this year 2024 will be BUSY!! Lol!
If I was you, I would setup a face to face meeting with the boarder / government agency, to make sure you are cleared to travel back and forth across the border or any other borders in the future.
34:06. I think I can answer that, because I looked it up for someone who asked about it on another channel. "If you return to the US, your departure will be automatically recorded at that time. If you don't return, you should just keep evidence of departure including, but is not limited to, entry stamps in a passport, transportation tickets, pay stubs or other receipts." I got that from the CBP website. So it was good that you returned, because at that time you were declared departed and returning at the same time. That can be a big problem even if you are not using the PCT permit. Another TH-camr I watched a few years ago, finished her six month hike. She then got picked up by her parents who took her back to whatever province they are from. She then got her car and was driving back to her home, when all the flooding in BC forced her to detour back across the border. She didn't go into a lot detail on what happened but she did say that she got detained at the border for a long time. They wanted to know why she was over on her stay and trying to return again. They finally released her, and told her to return immediately to Canada by the most direct route possible. As for why as a Canadian you should get the PCT Canada Entry Permit. I think you need to do that to keep from getting in trouble with Canadian Customs, for not reporting your entry. Though I have heard stories of both Americans and Canadians hiking across the border without a permits, and not getting caught. But you should do that only at the risk of great legal problems, and the possibility of being banned from crossing the border in the future. I guess it depends on if you want to take that gamble or not.
Thank you for your post trail video 😁
enough wood to keep you warm in the winter :)
One thing to note about start dates is you're pretty much at the mercy of the PCTA and the permit they give you. And the later in the season you start, the more likely you are to have to skip or detour due to wildfires.
I keep meaning to look up the stats, if they exist, of how many registered thru-hikers actually get to hike every mile each year, and how many end up missing sections due to closures.
Even with the PCTA permit, you get to choose your own start date. They don’t pick it for you. Having said that, you are at the mercy of what time you are allowed in the portal and what other hikers have chosen/what dates are left.
I don’t know the stats either but it’s becoming less and less common for pct thru hikers to hike every single mile in 1 season. Personally I think that’s a good thing though… I think the hype of doing it all in one go for the fame or the bragging rights has really eroded the true meaning of being out there. IMHO.
@debraonthego3960 I think that is probably dying down some on all of the long trails. Thank goodness. There was a huge boom, post COVID lockdows, and a whole bunch of interest in the outdoors for a couple of years, but the shiny has worn off now, for all but those of us who are actually serious about it. Registrations on the AT are down considerably this year over 2021 and 2022 at any rate. I don't pay as much attention to the other 2 trails tho.
Hopefully, by 2028, it'll be back down to pre-pandemic levels, and I won't have to put up with too many crowds 😉😂
@@musingwithreba9667 numbers were down on the pct in 2023 as well because of the epic snow levels. Many people just didn’t bother to go. And those that did, we were all so scattered around that it rarely felt like there were a lot of people on trail.
I have a feeling if the lack of snow continues this year 2024 will be BUSY!! Lol!
@debraonthego3960 the snow probably did keep a lot of people away. Except for the truly crazy ones 😉
If I was you, I would setup a face to face meeting with the boarder / government agency, to make sure you are cleared to travel back and forth across the border or any other borders in the future.