[pct-l] canada entry

[David Ellzey]

Or send a resupply to Manning Park which should not be a problem to get to. I think the biggest issue is traveling back across the border crossing south of Vancouver without the right documentation. If you resupply at Manning Park and head back to Stehekin you not only get to finish the full PCT but get those last special bonus miles as a parting gift!

BigToe

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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Adams
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 11:23 PM
To: Bob Vance
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] canada entry

I don't know the particulars or the terrain at the border, but is it possible to bring extra supplies and once at the border backtrack and head home from somewhere inside the U.S.?  In other words, can you arrange to hike back to the last resupply and get out there, or something like that.  I think you should at least look at options like these and have a contingency plan.  If I were in the area I'd pick you up myself, but it's a little far to drive in an old beat up VW bus from San Pedro.  
On Dec 7, 2009, at 11:15 PM, Bob Vance wrote:

> On the other hand - if I was pretty sure I was going to be rejected for a
> permit - I would not apply for one and just enter anyway.  That way I could
> at least claim ignorance.  If you have been rejected for an entry permit it
> is hard to claim ignorance.
> 
> you've hit the nail on the head here.just to let others know about Canadian regulations let me tell you my situation. i don't have a prayer of getting an entry permit. among other things i got a d.u.i. 22 years ago(don`t drink and drive kiddies!).in the past it was easy to enter. you just lied"convicted of a crime?no not me" its different now. Canada is now connected into the U.S.  NCIC. they don't care if you got a d.u.i. in your model t on the way to Coolidge's inaugural.you are forever barred from entering Canada ,unless you pay a butt load of money for a certificate of rehabilitation.  i don't have that kind of money and from what Ive heard they have no problem turning people away.my plan is to enter with a prepaid bus ticket to Vancouver ,a pre paid train ticket to Seattle,then arrive at the last minute.i really don`t want to screw up people who come after me and piss off the Canadians,but this is the situation I'm in.I'm doing this hike.any
> alternative plans would be welcome.
> 
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