Mary ready for another through hike? I just read about the England Coast Path that will be fully open next year - 2,800 miles along the coast. They estimate it would take 5 to 6 months to do a through hike. Be one of the first and show us Britain's Coast!
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Yes I have been following its progress, it looks good. Although I'm not sure its one I would want to do as I love the wild camping aspect of thru-hiking and you can't do that legally anywhere on this trail. I will certainly do sections of it in the future though!
@jimmyjohnstone58784 жыл бұрын
Once Scotland opens after Covid, come here. Wild camping is a legally protected right.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
I am hoping to do the John Muir Way this year 🤞
@seantran4178 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mary,, this is what I been looking for. I live in US but of course, I still need to entry Canada border. I sure got some ideas how it prepares but not in order process. This video, help me to understand step by step and you are very throughout. Thanks much, in details and your advices. As always, you the best.
@keithcarper88094 жыл бұрын
Hikers from outside the U.S. have quite the journey, before they ever see the Southern Terminus. This video should help. Thanks Mary!
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Keith!
@georgehiggins6717 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mary. I'm hoping to do the PCT next year. I've decided to take early retirement to do it. Thank you so much for your invaluable information. Very informative . Thank you again.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news! I'm sure you will have an amazing hike 😁
@anitavincent74474 жыл бұрын
The clarity in which you explain all things is truly amazing, it is a gift indeed. Thank you love. 🙏🏻
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Anita, I really appreciate that😊
@whowantsachannel19834 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and well done!!! Thank you for the thorough and well organized information. We watch all your videos but miss seeing you on the trail. It was most enjoyable. 💕
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm just starting to get out to do some proper day hikes again so I'll be sure to vlog some of my adventures and share them!
@colmacjames84243 жыл бұрын
Mary you really nailed it mate. Absolutely beautifully presented and yes its a talky video, but mate your smile totally kills any boredom anyone feels they may have listening to you. It's a great pity more people don't make the effort you have to put this incredible cornucopia of factual and completely revalent info on you tube to assist others like you have. Your a very, very responsible person towards others Mary. Enjoy your life my dear and maybe we'll meet on the long paddock one day. That killer smile of yours will identify you immediately. Bye from Cambodia.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures3 жыл бұрын
So wonderful of you to say so, thank you so much colmac james!
@robinsmith97344 жыл бұрын
Just a great video, covering the basics, some of which are very time consuming but with a concise outcome to very necessary information. Your eloquence and delivery are second to none Mary and I commend you on that a very special video. Thanks.......
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Robin!
@bettyjorodgers85524 жыл бұрын
You have answered so many questions even if someone is not hiking right now. Thank you so much for all the great information. Again, love your channel. Blessings
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Betty😊
@Mtnsunshine4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful and extremely helpful info for overseas hikers. 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Thank you for putting all this together. 🙏🏼
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Karen 😊
@DisabledPrepper3 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos on KZfaq as a British & American. Thank you so much. I am planning hopefully 2021/22/23 PCT.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much! DisabledPrepper!
@DisabledPrepper3 жыл бұрын
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures you’re welcome. Loving your other videos. Been following your travels since you went to US. Looking forward to your other videos. Thank you for making them. - DP
@susanmansfield21054 жыл бұрын
So informative and interesting Mary! A great help to anyone planning to hike the trail. Can't wait to follow you on your planned UK trails x
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Can't wait to start the Cleveland way as soon as possible😁
@derekfox55104 жыл бұрын
Wonderful and informative video sweetheart. I’m sure will be a great help to people wanting to hike through hikes in America next year 😘
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
I hope so! Thank you so much darling😘
@AllenSchubert4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Very thorough and, I think, useful video for anyone outside the United States to come hike here!
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Thank you Allen
@dalmotavares8244 жыл бұрын
Uma verdadeira maratona Mary, mas o sonho foi real e voce ganhou uma bagagem de experiencia. Protocolos, tudo é difícil a primeira vez, depois voce descobre o melhor caminho ::: A real Mary marathon, but the dream was real and you gained a lot of experience. Protocols, everything is difficult the first time, then you find the best way.If the experiment was valid it can be repeated. HUG
@levans99554 жыл бұрын
The kiosk thing is the same if you go to the British embassy in France. Not so cozy.
@FromAtoVi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! Made it a lot more clearer to plan 😊
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mow-zr6ni4 жыл бұрын
Informative and put across in a friendly manner
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Impalaontrail4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, i got the visa was a right chew on but was easy enough.. Although i have a friend who did the AT on a esta. Gives you 90days which is more then enough time if you minimise zeros and start with your hiker legs!!
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@TheMrsKKB4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video Mary! You always put so much thought and clearly laid out information into it and I am sure it’s so much appreciated by anyone from outside of the US. One small correction (unless I misheard) the two major cell phone (mobile) providers are AT&T and VERIZON (I think you said “Horizon”?). As someone who has immigrated here from Germany it was so interesting to hear about the B-2 visa process and you are absolutely right to suggest bringing as much documentation as possible and always be honest. Thanks again for all the work you put into these videos 😊
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for your lovely comments - and the correction! I'll see if I can add a note to it somewhere😊
@AndyOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Great video and info. Customs can be a pain in the bum, although they let me through with Mountain House chicken Tikka meals! Cant beat a curry on a hill top!
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Andy!
@RalphReagan4 жыл бұрын
Farout what a great video
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ralph!
@tommckinney14894 жыл бұрын
Another cracking video, Mary. I follow the PCT FaceBook forum and a lot of international people ask the questions you've answered. Just a thought but you might want to post a link to this video on that forum.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that Tom! I did think about posting a link on one of those but I was worried it would be seen as advertising so I wasn't sure if I should?
@tommckinney14894 жыл бұрын
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures You should do it, perhaps on the 2021 page. If you're worried about it, I'll do it for you. Let me know.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
I can't bring myself to do it as I'm worried it will be too 'pushy' as I can't quite work out what can be posted on there yet. Feel free to post it for me if you would like! 🤣
@milda08204 жыл бұрын
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@levans99554 жыл бұрын
Then I was working as a field biologist in Guyana and it asked for an address, I wrote ‘the rainforest’, I guess that won’t work for the U.S.A.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
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@Simon..Chapman3 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the boxes to put your resupply into ? Thank you for video
@MarysOutdoorAdventures3 жыл бұрын
You get them for free at the Post Offices!
@sarahjones58484 жыл бұрын
Mary, thank you so much for this really helpful advice! Perfect timing as I have been trying to do my own research online with regards travelling from UK to do PCT. Particularly useful to know more about the visa process, interview etc. Please could you clarify re applying for PCT permit, I've read that there are only 2 dates that you can apply online, end of October & mid January - is this correct as you said you applied in November? Also when you applied for your permit did you have to state the date you wanted to start walking & how did you decide that date? Did you guesstimate how long the whole walk might take you and then work backwards? Thank you again for such helpful videos. 😃🤗 Sarah
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful Sarah. Yes when I applied there were only 2 dates I could apply for a permit which at the time was the beginning of November 2018 and mid January 2019. I think this year it was the end of October. When you apply for the permit you need to specify the day you want to start hiking at that time. I knew what date I wanted and when it got to my turn I was lucky as it was available. I wanted to finish around the end of September so worked back just a little under 6 months, which is how long I expected it to take me. I also decided on the beginning of April as I wanted the desert to be a little cooler! You need to have a window of dates though if you can as a lot of people are left unable to get one, especially the one they want. I know of some people who couldn't get a date in either April or May. They allowed 35 permits per day on that first round, then on the 2nd they open up a further 15 a day. If you don't get the date you want on the first chance, I believe you can try again on the second. I hope that helps!
@sarahjones58484 жыл бұрын
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures Thanks Mary, very helpful! 😊
@ppower080819684 жыл бұрын
Does the B2 allow you to stay in the US for 6 months every year of the 10 years or just a one off 6 months during the 10 years?
@eztltd4 жыл бұрын
John Callan, it allows you 6 months in any calendar year as long as the visa is valid.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
There is no definite time or frequency as far as I am aware John and there does seem to be conflicting information on the internet so I will give you my experience. I was informed I could re-enter for a maximum of 6 months at a time, but was not informed how long of a gap I needed in-between, it wasn't even mentioned. After speaking to the customs advice they told me it was on an individual basis, depended on circumstances, nationality and that it was also at the discretion of customs. I was given 6 months initially when I applied for my visa and I only left the country for less than a couple of days and then was given another 6 months instantly. Hope that helps - but it seems quite a grey area!
@johndivita48424 жыл бұрын
Mary, Thank you for this very informative video. I stopped midway through watching it to ask you, as a citizen of the UK, was it easier for you to enter Canada, a member nation of the British Commonwealth, and then return to the US? One American thru-hiker said on one video that Canada did not allow entry into their country from the PCT. Could you clarify this point? Thank you.
@eztltd4 жыл бұрын
John Divita Manning Park, where many folks end their PCT hikes, is in Canada. You can walk into Canada along the PCT provided you have the correct permit which is issued by the Canadian government.You’ll find details on the PCTA website. Generally, for us UK passport holders travel in Commonwealth countries is pretty straight forward, but for many countries we still need visas.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I'm glad you found it useful. I'm not sure if it was easier for me to enter Canada than an American hiker but all I needed to do was apply for a permit from the Canadian authorities to enter via the PCT. I had to fill in paperwork online and send off my details, which was then approved. I could have then flown home or anywhere else. I was able to re-enter the US which for me was straight forward as I was heading back to finish the PCT. I hope that answers your question.
@johndivita48424 жыл бұрын
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures Yes, that answers my question. It seems the permit is the key! Thank you. BTW, have you considered starting a Patreon account? I think Everyone would treasure following you on another thru-hike somewhere. You just shine out there in the wilderness. The world needs lots of your pixie dust sprinkled about, Ms. Tinkerbell.
@allencrider4 жыл бұрын
On behalf of all friendly Americans, I apologize for that ridiculous visa nonsense!
@markcummings68564 жыл бұрын
Almost any country is that thorough.
@tootsla12524 жыл бұрын
You obviously are not an international American traveler.