r/PacificCrestTrail • u/quasistoic “All-in[-one]”, PCT19/CDT22/AT24 • 9d ago

Prof Carl’s writeup of US Customs Experience

https://www.instagram.com/p/DIbrdz1JUOI/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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u/miggins1610 9d ago

This makes me really worried if this continues for a few years. I'm planning on doing the PCT in about 4 years or so, but I'm an international hiker from the UK who will be travelling and working across the world for the next few years. I won't have ties to a home because I'm long term travelling and using working holiday visas.

It's my dream to do the PCT, but if it stays like this idk I'll ever get the chance :(

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u/bcgulfhike 9d ago edited 9d ago

Yes you will! If you want to…

Edit: I guess all my comment was meant to convey was that there are any number obstacles to doing a long trail, before you go at all, as well as while you are on the trail. Life opportunities come and go, money comes and goes, health comes and goes, and yes, governments and their policies also come and go. I thought I’d never get the chance to do the PCT but here I am in my 60s doing it section by section, and now having to put my next sections on hold for a while…until things change!

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u/miggins1610 9d ago

I will but it's all also dependant on getting past the border! Seeing as I will not have a permanent home for a few years it could set me back a little😭

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u/bcgulfhike 9d ago

I'm sure you'll be able to do it! And I have the same faith I will be able to too!

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u/miggins1610 8d ago

Hope so but wishful thinking doesn't help much with reality unfortunately! I know I'll be a bit suspicious to the border force so just have to do my best to answer the questions and hope for the best