Fires in Colorado

waterman · 06-12-2013, 11:07 PM

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 · 06-12-2013, 11:16 PM

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

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

waterman · 06-12-2013, 11:35 PM

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

cactusjack · 06-13-2013, 12:40 AM

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** · 06-13-2013, 01:21 AM

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

blowndodge · 06-13-2013, 09:45 AM

yeah I agree with the kid!! FIX THIS JOEL!!!

Netnorske · 06-13-2013, 09:54 AM

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....

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waterman · 06-13-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

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 · 06-13-2013, 10:52 AM

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 · 06-13-2013, 11:54 AM

I am!!

dshelly · 06-13-2013, 12:50 PM

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 · 06-13-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

AMEN!!!!!

waterman · 06-14-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

US 50 reopened yesterday Scott.

cactusjack · 06-14-2013, 11:37 AM

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 · 06-14-2013, 11:49 AM

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

06-12-2013, 11:07 PM	#1
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Fires in Colorado 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. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-12-2013, 11:16 PM	#2
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm This site should keep track of road conditions in Rocky MT NP __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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06-12-2013, 11:35 PM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Thanks Bill. The other site that was brought up today on road conditions will have that posted as well. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-13-2013, 12:40 AM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I see US-50 west of Canon City is closed due to fire. Hopefully it will open up or I'll have to detour. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-13-2013, 01:21 AM	#5
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06-13-2013, 09:45 AM	#6
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06-13-2013, 09:54 AM	#7
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	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..... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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06-13-2013, 10:52 AM	#9
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	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. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-13-2013, 11:54 AM	#10
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06-13-2013, 12:50 PM	#11
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	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. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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06-14-2013, 11:37 AM	#14
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	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. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-14-2013, 11:49 AM	#15
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Lets keep everyone abreast of the latest. Come next Friday we'll be KSU... Joel, bring us to the promise land..! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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