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?…