dberdinka Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Climbers have tradionally used routes that cross the border to get into famous peaks like Mt. Redoubt, Bear Mtn, Castle Peak and the Cathedral Group. The National Park Service has even maintained a sign-in register just past the border in Depot Creek as it's is part of the NCNP. Obviusly none of these routes are particularly convient for smuggling compared to Zero Avenue (a long road in Canadian approximately 5' north of the official borderline) or some backroad near Sumas, so I find it hard to imagine that climbers will be targeted, but............. Watch Out! 69 law enforcement officers, 1 airplane and two "sensor-equiped" helicopters (at least one is black!) are moving to Bellingham where they will vigilantly be searching for illegal imigrants, BC-bud, the always ominous WMD and eating plenty of donuts. Better find a new way to get that backpackable-nuke across the border folks. B'ham Border Protection Office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 This was news 3weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dberdinka Posted September 1, 2004 Author Share Posted September 1, 2004 Still news to me fader... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 You missed Iains graphic with the black helicopters landing on the Cathedral border swath too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dberdinka Posted September 1, 2004 Author Share Posted September 1, 2004 Actually, I think that was mine, or is there more art out there? I finally tracked down the actual news release above and am amazed at the SIZE of the outfit they are opening here in my innocuous little hometown. (Maybe I can get a job as a wilderness navigator/spotter) I look forward to the first photo of climbers being buzzed by Blackhawks, I'll keep my eye's peeled this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 maybe that was the one i was thinking of you going to castle???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dberdinka Posted September 1, 2004 Author Share Posted September 1, 2004 you going to castle???? No, that would be illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Not if you obtain legal permission from the Customs authorities first. Just like all those PCT hikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I knew the choppers were more than a hallucinogenic flashback!! Remember: Just because you're not paranoid, doesn't mean they're not out to get you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 And "The avalanche does not know you are an expert!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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