marylou Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 There is a fire burning somewhere near Square Lake in the ALW. We have a traverse planned for this weekend in the area, wondering if anyone has been in the vicinity in the last couple of days. Looks like it's a pretty small fire, but there is a large closure area, and minimal staff available to control the blaze. Our planned trip is on top of the Wenatchee Mountain range, right on the border of the 2 counties. Some information has been obtained from the local fire authorities, but am more interested in an on-the-ground take on the sitchmo. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Take a lot of aluminum foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szyjakowski Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 they got crews working the blaze and helicopters too! if the area is closed for fire danger....it probably isn't a grand idea to still go.....make some new plans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylou Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 Well our trip plan would have taken us to the edge of the closure, and we'd probably have been fine. However, under the circumstances with regard to our party size, the uncertainty of our stopping points for the day, the fact that there is no staffing or money to fight this fire, blah blah woof woof, it simply has to be put off until next year. I guess we are going to do some variation of the Fred B. Alpine Lakes High Route, which looks pretty fun and a hella lot easier than the traverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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