[pct-l] Southbound from Canada into Washington, Ultralite Lawyer

[eagletonjim at aol.com]

I took advantage of the Boundary Waters Treaty, in the 80's.? We assumed that it also applied to cross country skiers, as I didn't see any running water.? 
I assume this is the exception people are referring to.? 
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It is my understanding that intent of the treaty is to allow Canadians into theU.S. ?boundary waters, as long as they return.? Similarly, US citizens can enter Canada and then return.? 
I don't think the treaty strictly forbids the US from threatening big fines on its citizens when they return.? So, I agree, the border patrol is not being consistent.? 
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toc, Esq. (not really a lawyer but play one on the internet.)


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Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:34:20 -0700 
From: "Dan C. aka Thumper" <dofdear at cox.net> 
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Southbound from Canada into Washington 
To: Jim & Jane Moody <moodyjj at comcast.net> 
Cc: Pct-L at backcountry.net 
Message-ID: <20120421133420.60WIV.424559.imail at fed1rmwml303> 
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Sure is a myopic view and misses the point. Thumper 
 
---- Jim & Jane Moody <moodyjj at comcast.net> wrote:  
> The PCT is a National Scenic Trail, created by Co ngress.? Congress has no  
authority to desig nate a trail outside the US as part of the PCT.  
>  
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dan C. aka Thumper" <dofdear at cox.net>  
> To: Pct-L at backcountry.net  
> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:41:19 AM  
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Southbound from Canada into Washington  
>  
> Meno-Rider Hiker,  
>  
> I may be off but the Canadian Government recognizes a Canadian portion of the  
PCT. ?It is the 13KM between Monument 78 and the start/end of the trail. ?Here  
is a reference; http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/ecmanning/pctrail.html  
 
> IMHO - this small portion is part of the PCT. ?In fact up until this year the  
PCTA was issuing permits that included Manning Park for SOBO hikers. ?I believe  
they still do for NOBOs since there is a legal entry process into Canada.  
>  
> I vote that the Canadian portion of the PCT be included. ?And if the community  
recognized that portion it may add to the argument for a legal entry process for  
SOBO hikers, just like boaters currently have.  
>  
> Thumper aka dofdear  
>  
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