highclimb Posted August 26, 2001 Share Posted August 26, 2001 just wanted to know when we will be able to hike/climb again in the enchanments and the canyon? thanks aidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrogers Posted August 27, 2001 Share Posted August 27, 2001 Aidan- I had a permit foe the Enchantments for Labor Day weekend. Needless to say the Forest Service cancelled all the permits. They did offer to refund or give me the same dates for next year. Surprisingly progressive of them. They said the Enchantments will be closed for most of September and I suspect they'll keep the Icicle closed for a while yet. Check http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/icicle/ for more info, although I couldn't find a date the closure of the Icicle was to be lifted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted August 27, 2001 Share Posted August 27, 2001 Bummer for you Fred! I fuckin hate the way the government deals with situations like this. Could you update us if you ever get reimbursed etc? I am curious how long or if they ever make any logical plans to give money back or something.. -Cpt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrogers Posted August 27, 2001 Share Posted August 27, 2001 Cavey- I asked for the same dates next year, so I won't be getting any money back. While I do normally groan at the restrictions and rigidity of the Forest Service, I do have to hand it to the Forest Service (or more prescisly the good folks at the LWorth ranger station). For these reasons: 1. They called me to tell me the permit had been cancelled and gave me three options: A. A permit for the same # of days in October. B. My money back. C. A permit for the sames date and # of days next year. 2. They called me an hour ago and said that they were opening the Enchantments again Thursday morning (the day my trip was supposed to start) and would I like to still go or save it for next year? Can you imagine any other govermental agency doing this? Certainly not the BLM (or the IRS for that matter) Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrogers Posted August 27, 2001 Share Posted August 27, 2001 oops. [This message has been edited by fredrogers (edited 08-27-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downhill Posted August 29, 2001 Share Posted August 29, 2001 I just spoke to the F.S. Station in Leavenworth and the Icicle road is scheduled to be reopened tomorrow 6 A.M. -DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 Talked to Artie, the matronly campground host at eight mile CG on the phone today. I'm going to pay her the lucre for Bridge Creek CG on Saturday and scope the site proper post inferno. So,IT'S A GO FOR THE FALL ROPEUP SEPT 28-29-30!!!! Be there or be bummed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viktor Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 Icicle canyon is now open according to the wenatchee world. no climbing in the burned areas but the campgrounds are open for business. that would probably eliminate all climbs beyond bridge creek like condor, bathtub, 4th of july, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_A Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 Any idea whether the closures include Duty Dome, Warrior Wall area. Looks like it might be on the border. I was hoping to climb there on Monday. Steve ------------------ Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highclimb Posted August 31, 2001 Author Share Posted August 31, 2001 i was wondering is the west ridge of prusik would go? are you not allowed up there still? thanks aidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrosaurus Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 Steve, It should be open. I was in the Icicle today and that section of the road was not signed. The closed areas are fairly well delineated by signs along the road. Aidan, There are no restrictions on the Enchantments. The road to Stuart Lake Trail is gated at Bridge Creek Campground. You will have to approach up through Snow Lakes. [This message has been edited by Retrosaurus (edited 08-31-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viktor Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 The closures begin just past Icicle Buttress and continue beyond 4th of July. The Duty, etc area looks fine. The burned area looks pretty toasted. Apparently, Snow Lakes trail is open. "No stopping, gawking or rock climbing" in the posted areas. I think retro meant 8-mile road is gated at bridge creek (for stuart trail, etc access). Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 For you guys that have been up there already, is there any unburnt bouldering/climbing in the immediate vincinity of Bridge Creek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viktor Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 No, you're not supposed stop or get out of your car anywhere around there. Whats funny is that the campground is open. I guess you'd be under house arrest. Do not leave your campsite. You must be accompanied by a campground rent-a-cop to visit the privy. However, a bunch of previously kinda-hidden boulders are easier to spot now. Fuzz Rock is really scorched black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 Damn! That's a bummer, maybe the Fall Ropeup will be at Tumwater CG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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