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Wildfires out West and Safety
Posted on 8/25/20 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 8/25/20 at 1:33 pm
Going backpacking in a few weeks and have been keeping an eye on the wildfires in CO. We will be 50-60 miles from the current fires, not worried about that, though will keep an eye on it. However we’ll be in national forest land, all under burn bans at the moment, and I’m coming here to ask about general safety precautions. Obviously “don’t set the forest on fire” but in the event of lightning in our area, etc, worst case scenario, what is the play? We will be near a stream that I know, do you move there should you get caught? Or above tree line? The spot I’m wanting to go to is probably a good half day hike out out of the forest boundary.
I realize this may be a really stupid question and I am probably being super over cautious here, but would rather not have to figure out what to do in a SHTF situation.
Thanks
I realize this may be a really stupid question and I am probably being super over cautious here, but would rather not have to figure out what to do in a SHTF situation.
Thanks
This post was edited on 8/25/20 at 1:39 pm
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Posted on 8/25/20 at 1:39 pm to jimbeam
Posted on 8/25/20 at 1:57 pm to jimbeam
Follow some of the Facebook groups about Colorado hiking. The Colorado 14er’s and Colorado trail is good. They always posting fire information quickly. Pay attention to signs at trailheads and boundaries. The forest service is quick to close trails and put out information from what I have seen hiking there.
As far as what to do if a fire has started really close I’m not sure. Get off trail ASAP or carry a Delorme or other sos device. You most likely can’t outrun a fire so stay vigilant and on the lookout.
I do know hiking in the smoke sucks. Kills the views and gets tough to breath. Even fires 400 miles away can kill visibility. I would consider changing trails if it’s that bad.
As far as what to do if a fire has started really close I’m not sure. Get off trail ASAP or carry a Delorme or other sos device. You most likely can’t outrun a fire so stay vigilant and on the lookout.
I do know hiking in the smoke sucks. Kills the views and gets tough to breath. Even fires 400 miles away can kill visibility. I would consider changing trails if it’s that bad.
Posted on 8/25/20 at 2:35 pm to jimbeam
Son was in the Wind River Range in WYO and said smoke was up there. He says smoke is bad where he lives in Golden.
You might be a ways from the fire, but smoke could make breathing hard and hiking not enjoyable.
You might be a ways from the fire, but smoke could make breathing hard and hiking not enjoyable.
Posted on 8/25/20 at 2:39 pm to jimbeam
We were just out there and there are signs everyone about the burn ban. The only fire we had was from my MSR Windburner stove.
As for being caught in a fire, I have no idea, good luck
the smoke is bad and noticeable but did not effect our breathing. You can/'t even smell it, just hazy at distance
As for being caught in a fire, I have no idea, good luck
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He says smoke is bad where he lives in Golden.
You might be a ways from the fire, but smoke could make breathing hard and hiking not enjoyable.
the smoke is bad and noticeable but did not effect our breathing. You can/'t even smell it, just hazy at distance
This post was edited on 8/25/20 at 2:41 pm
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