[pct-l] Foreign Hiker - 2 questions

[Matt Signore]

Stefanie,

No need to go to Canada at all.  Hike to the monument take a few pics and
turn around.  Get to the highway and hitch West to civilization.  There are
a ton of climbers and outdoors people who travel that road.  Crisis averted.


On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 2:58 AM, Stefanie Lischke <s.lischke at yahoo.de> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I´m from Germany and planning on doing the PCT next year. I´ve come across
> 2 major issues that I hope you can help me with....
>
> 1:   Since i will be travelling with a Visa I am wondering how the whole
> 'side trip to Canada' will work out. I don´t suppose there are border
> officials at the monument ;) So I won´t get my 'leaving-the-US-stamp' in my
> passport.... therefore I am worried what will happen when I re-enter the US
> via Vancouver-Seattle train ride. Does anyone have any experience with this
> or know someone who might?
>
> 2:   Since I´m planning on journaling during my hike (to let my family and
> friends know I´m doing okay) I was wondering which cell service to use. Is
> there a monthly plan that I can sign up for without an american social
> security number and that I can pay for 5 months in advance? Ideally it
> would have an internet flatrate and cheap international calling and texting
> rates....
> Which company gets the best reception?
>
> Okay, that was a lot, and I hope someone can help me. Looking forward to
> next year :)
>
> Greetings,
>
> Steffi
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Matt Signore
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