Pacific Crest Trail

At the border to Mexico

Day zero and one: a helping hand in San Diego The Pacific Crest Trail meanders it way from Mexico to Canada, more specifically from The small town of Campo to Manning Park. The friendly “Scout” and “Frodo” along with a small army of helpers pick hikers up, host them and take them to the otherwise somewhat hard To reach Campo. All of that completely free and without accepting donations. Their hospitality, friendliness, tips and the…

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Pacific Crest Trail

I want to get to Canada before winter. From Mexico. By foot.

Day minus one: Before the beginning What this is all about, is probably pretty nicely explained by my conversation with the Friendly but understandably rather inquisitive Border Patrol officer, which went something along these lines: How long are you planning to stay in the US? Me: Approximately five months. What are you going to do? Me: hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. [I hand over the hiking permit] You’re going to hike for five months?…

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