[pct-l] entering canada without permits

[Jackie McDonnell]

Yeah, I just got that email from the PCTA, too.

Does anyone know of any hikers who *really* were fined in 2010?  If so, I'd
love to hear first-hand how that went down.

yogi
www.pcthandbook.com

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 4:45 PM, Alphabetsoup <alphabetsoupmmm at gmail.com>wrote:

> For those who are considering crossing the border without a permit...This
> information came from the PCTA's electronic newsletter "Trail Dirt"
> Fines enforced at U.S./Canada Border
>
> As planning season is underway for PCT hikers and equestrians, water
> sources, food supplies, and town stops always top the list of
> considerations. But it’s also very important to understand the laws and
> regulations for the lands that you are traveling across*. *
>
> U.S. Customs and Border Protection no longer allows hikers and horseback
> riders to cross the international border from Canada into the United
> States.  People who cross the border at places other than a designated Port
> of Entry are breaking the law and risk criminal penalties of up to a year
> in
> jail and a $5,000 fine, as well as a civil penalty of $5,000 for the first
> violation and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.
>
> You should take these regulations seriously as hikers in 2010 were fined
> for
> violating these Port of Entry requirements.
>
> Hiking north into Canada is allowed with a permit. The application takes
> three months. For more information on these regulations, see “Frequently
> Asked Questions” atwww.pcta.org/pdf/Canada-CBP-FAQ.pdf
>
> -- Beth Boyst, PCT Program Manager, U.S. Forest Service
>
> --
> *Alphabetsoup*
> *~Soon to be PCT Thru-Hiker April 2011~*
> * www.postholer.com/alphabetsoup*
> *
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