neweyes
06-29-2012, 19:50
It's a funny summer. I imagine there are a few of us who are wanting more info on what it's like out there. My plan has been a Durango-bound hike starting 1st week of July. Any insight on these things would be great. Thank you in advance!
- Fire danger. This map (http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/current.php?sensor=modis&extent=conus&type=firedanger) makes it look not so bad, but obviously there's a lot of activity, and between all the dead and down trees and the dry winter and warm spring, it seems like risk should be high. How improbable is it that a fire would sneak up on and burn a CT thru hiker?
- Water availability. I haven't seen much but conjecture. Can anyone speak to flow at ephemeral sources?
- Tree obstacles. Sounds like S12 is in decent shape. Maybe a bit slow but no big deal? Thanks volunteers!
- Air quality. Anyone know what visibility and breathing is like out there?
- Fire danger. This map (http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/current.php?sensor=modis&extent=conus&type=firedanger) makes it look not so bad, but obviously there's a lot of activity, and between all the dead and down trees and the dry winter and warm spring, it seems like risk should be high. How improbable is it that a fire would sneak up on and burn a CT thru hiker?
- Water availability. I haven't seen much but conjecture. Can anyone speak to flow at ephemeral sources?
- Tree obstacles. Sounds like S12 is in decent shape. Maybe a bit slow but no big deal? Thanks volunteers!
- Air quality. Anyone know what visibility and breathing is like out there?