[pct-l] entering canada without permits

[Jackie McDonnell]

yep, I understand how the fines work.
I understand that it is for US entry.

I'm asking if anyone knows of any hikers who were actually fined?  The PCTA
email states:

"You should take these regulations seriously as hikers in 2010 were fined
for violating these Port of Entry requirements."

Not everyone hikes nobo, you know.

yogi
www.pcthandbook.com

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 4:53 PM, Kevin Cook <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:

> The fines are for folks entering the US via the trail, not the other way
> around.
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 3:48 PM, Jackie McDonnell <yogihikes at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> 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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