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Now in effect, Mexican and Czech nationals are required to present a visa to border officials when traveling to Canada.  This requirement means that nationals from Mexico and the Czech Republic who want to travel to Canada will first need to apply for a temporary resident visa and meet the requirements to receive one.  For more information, please contact:  Media Relations Unit, Communications Branch, Citizenship and Immigration Canada; email: CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca

1. OBTAIN THE MAP, A Hiker's Guide to the Chilkoot Trail,  on sale through the Alaska Natural History Association. It includes a detailed trail map. Make sure you have the necessary equipment. Consider watching the 18-minute video on hiking the Chilkoot Trail shown at the Visitor Center at 2nd and Broadway in Skagway.

2. PICK UP A PERMIT at the Trail Center in Skagway. You are required to present a valid hiking permit upon request by Trail Rangers and Wardens.

3. SIGN THE CANADIAN CUSTOMS LOG at the trail center. You are required to check in with Canada customs after departing the trail. Check out border crossing information.

4. MAKE A PLAN FOR YOUR RETURN from the trail.
Train - from Bennett to Fraser or Skagway only. Leaves Bennett at 1PM (Alaska time) on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Plane - from Bennett to Whitehorse
Shuttle - Dyea Dave (907) 209-5031 or (907) 983-2731; Frontier Excursions (907) 983-2512 or 1-877-983-2512; Klondike Tours & Taxis (907) 983-2400
Hike out to Log Cabin to flag a bus or leave car at the parking lot.
Bus - to Whitehorse or Skagway from Log Cabin - Alaska Direct 1-800-770-6652 or 1-867-668-4833

5. READ CURRENT TRAIL REPORT: Trail reports are available at the Visitor Center, Trail Center and Dyea Ranger Station. Make final adjustments as needed.