[pct-l] Permits

[Kent Spring]

Hey Sean -

Brad and Len point out the sites where you can get the basics.  It 
may not be obvious though that the thru-permit - which requires you 
to have the intent of hiking 500 or more miles - also allows you to 
climb Mt. Whitney.  In addition you need a fire permit for the State 
of California, unless you aren't going to carry a stove or make any 
campfires (generally frowned on for/by thru-hikers).  To enter Canada 
you'll need a passport (assuming you're from the US) and a special 
form that is mailed ahead.  All of these have their relavant dates 
and timelines.  None of the forms are very difficult, but do require 
a bit of forethought.

good luck - Kent


> From: "Len Glassner" <len5742 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Permits
> To: "Sean Carey" <seanpct75 at gmail.com>
> 
> Look under the 'permits' link on the left side
> 
> http://www.pcta.org/planning/before.asp
> 
> On 11/27/08, Sean Carey <seanpct75 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I have been reading a lot of the threads here and now
> am getting very
> > curious about the permits I need to do a thru hike? I
> want to thank everyone
> > who gave me information on what gear I will need as it
> has been extremely
> > useful. I am wondering if anyone knows exactly what
> permits I will need to
> > get and when I should get these? I have read that some
> may take some time? I
> > also have read about the entry into Canada deal.
> Anyone knw how i can look
> > into this permit and how much it might be as well. My
> main concern though is
> > really the permits I will be needing for the rest of
> the PCT as I know that
> > is my main goal.
> >
> > Thank you all very much once again.
> > Sean C.
> > _______________________________________________