[pct-l] Permit Questions

[Matt Parker]

Hi All,

I sent my permit for entering Canada in early January this year and got it
back within a week. It was very fast but maybe that was because it was
pretty early. I recommend do it now and mark that action complete so you
don't have to worry about it later when you are really cramming everything
in on your To Do List right before the hike begins.

Take Care,
Drake

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Dan Welch
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 4:10 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Permit Questions

You shouldn't have any trouble getting a thru hiking permit fairly quickly.
PCTA won't even start processing them until Feb 1, so if you apply then,
you'll be ahead of the curve.  As for ythe first time it's actually needed,
I'm not sure so I'll let others respond to that...

However I pulled down the application for the permit to enter Canada and it
says apply 2-3 months ahead,  If you want it before your start date, you may
want to apply for that right away.  I want to get it before my hike so I can
be sure it makes it into my final re-supply box.  One less detail that I
won't have to worry about on the trail.

Timberline

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Loren Mauch
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 1:58 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Permit Questions

I am a first time NOBO thru hiker with a fairly flexible schedule for a
start date. I'm waiting to see what the weather holds to determine the best
date to start. I was planning on May 1 back in September of last year when I
started planning, but with the lack of rain, I'm thinking I could/should
start much earlier. Can someone tell me how long it takes to receive a
permit from the PCTA and if a permit is actually required to start at the
border? If not, where is the first area/section of the trail where I will be
required to have a permit? Thanks for your help!

Loren
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