Fires in Colorado

[waterman]

Well, I had hoped that this would happen later than it is but there are several fires in Colorado and one that we may have to watch because it is in Rocky Mountain National Park but it is in a remote location for now and only hiking trails in the area have been closed. It is on the west side of the divide so Estes Park is safe unless something extrodinary happens to push the fire over the divide.

Hopefully the weather conditions in the next week will improve and allow them to do some proactive work on the fire. That area has some chance of rain in the next week and we can only hope that they get some to make a difference.

For those coming from the west side of RMNP, keep track of information as we learned last year, these fires can move quickly with all of the beatle kill that we have in the mountains. I will keep track of what is going on and will make sure everyone here knows the situation.

[usranger74]

http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm

This site should keep track of road conditions in Rocky MT NP

[waterman]

Thanks Bill. The other site that was brought up today on road conditions will have that posted as well.

[cactusjack]

I see US-50 west of Canon City is closed due to fire. Hopefully it will open up or I'll have to detour.

[Jared]

That's no good! Come on H2O man, can't you call on the water gods to put that thing out?

[blowndodge]

yeah I agree with the kid!! FIX THIS JOEL!!! >:(

[Netnorske]

Yeah...I'll have to keep an eye out too. We hope to ride in from Craig, CO via 34 (Trail Ridge Road)....but may have to take the northern route across 14 over towards Fort Collins, then back westbound on 34 into Estes. Guess time will tell....:shrug:.

[waterman]

yeah I agree with the kid!! FIX THIS JOEL!!! >:(

Kegger out at the fire. After drinking all the beer we can put the fire out with the second hand water. You do know that for every beer in two go out in volume.

[waterman]

At least this fire seems to be growing slowly unlike the ones last year. The Big Meadow fire is at 600 acres but if this occurred last year at this time it would be well over 10,000 acres in 2 days.

Looking at the weather over the next 10 days for Estes Park it will help if it is true. There are several chances of rain but the big thing is that temperatures are supposed to cool down by around 10*. It appears to be the same for Grand Lake which is on the West side of the divide and closer to the fire. Pray people.

[blowndodge]

I am!!

[dshelly]

If the damn "tree huggers" would quit protesting on logging out the beetle kill their wouldn't be as much fuel for the fire to thrive on. >:(

[waterman]

If the damn "tree huggers" would quit protesting on logging out the beetle kill their wouldn't be as much fuel for the fire to thrive on. >:(


:tup: AMEN!!!!!

[waterman]

I see US-50 west of Canon City is closed due to fire. Hopefully it will open up or I'll have to detour.

US 50 reopened yesterday Scott.

[cactusjack]

That Black Forest fire near the Springs is doing some serious damage. I hope you guys get some rain, and the storm clears out before next weekend.

[blowndodge]

Lets keep everyone abreast of the latest. Come next Friday we'll be KSU... Joel, bring us to the promise land..!

[dshelly]

Looks like 60% chance of rain/thunderstorms tomorrow night for Estes Park. Hopefully it's more rain without the lightning.

[waterman]

Well, it appears that they are making some headway with the fires in Colorado. The fire near Colorado Springs now has some containment, HWY 50 is now reopened by the Royal Gorge and they have at least 30% containment of the one near Grand Lake and it really hasn't grown over the last several days.

[petenomad]

Griz, hope you are watching this thread. I know you were planning on going towards Canon City on the way.

[Griz]

Yeah, hopefully we won't have to change our route.

[dshelly]

Looks like the Big Meadow fire in RMNP is 75% contained and the Black Forest fire is 65% contained . :tup:

[Kawhead]

I wasn't gonna let a chicken shit raging forest fire restrain me nohow.:D

[usranger74]

http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3420/

The fire in Rocky MT NP is 95% contained and is not threatening the ride accross the park.

Wish I was going. You folks have fund and see some of ya in Logan, UT.

[blowndodge]

I'm bummed your not going Bill :(

[Sin City Stan]

I'm bummed your not going Bill :(

Me too. That FEMA thing is really starting to cut in on your riding time.

[old dog]

What is the latest on fire in the Park?

[petenomad]

From just above:

http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3420/

The fire in Rocky MT NP is 95% contained and is not threatening the ride accross the park.

[waterman]

What is the latest on fire in the Park?

Things are looking up for RMNP. They are almost done with the containment lines. If it isn't in the news it must be good.:tup:

[dshelly]

I wasn't gonna let a chicken shit raging forest fire restrain me nohow.:D

You obviously have never been close to a "real" forest fire. Had one less than five miles from my house a few yrs ago. Scary s**t. to say the least.

[blowndodge]

good job Joel! We knew we could count on you!!!:tup:

[old dog]

Thank's for the up date.

[Kawhead]

You obviously have never been close to a "real" forest fire. Had one less than five miles from my house a few yrs ago. Scary s**t. to say the least.
Don't pay attention to me grabassin'. :D :yep: