Tag Archives: Golden Trout Wilderness

Video: 84 Mile Semi-loop Through GTW

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Joshua

Ready for a video on the Eastern side of the Golden Trout Wilderness? Back in June of 2020 a hiker ventured out on an 84 mile trek into the GTW. Beautiful grand vistas of meadows, the mountains, and more. Who’s … Continue reading →

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Video: 3 Days and 2 Nights

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Joshua

A group of people head into the western side of the Golden Trout Wilderness. They set up a base camp, do a day hike on the second day, and then head out the third day. Do you recognize any of … Continue reading →

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Video: Preview of a 90 Trek Through the GTW

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Joshua

With a lot of the wilderness being closed to the public this year for the western portion of the GTW, maybe some videos of users will suffice? See how this user treks through approximately 90 miles of the Golden Trout … Continue reading →

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April Snow Survey Results

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Joshua

The April snow survey results are in. If you are a native here in the central valley, you know it has been bad regarding the lack of rain and snow. It is the same story for the mountains. The Kern … Continue reading →

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March Snow Survey Results!

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Joshua

Results are mostly in for the Kern River Basin. Unfortunately they are not good. Most of the snow surveys have reported in giving a 44% of normal for this time of year. Many are hoping for a “Miracle March” and … Continue reading →

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Story: Cow Camp Now

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Joshua

The Sequoia Complex Fire made its way through a lot of the Golden Trout Wilderness during the summer and fall of 2020. One of those areas near Trout Meadow is a private property inholding called “Cow Camp.” The owners were … Continue reading →

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Latest Update on SQF Complex

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Joshua

Incident Information:Start / Report Date: 8/19/20 Cause: LightningResources:Hand Crews: 13 Dozers: 3Current Situation:Size: 168,973 acres Location: 25 miles N of Kernville, CAHelicopters: 12 Water Tenders: 14Containment: 75 % Injuries: 17Structures Destroyed: 228Engines: 23Total Personnel: 744 The lightning-caused Castle and Shotgun … Continue reading →

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SQF Complex – Numbers Update for 10/3

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Joshua

Here are some updated numbers for those interested. The containment date is now estimated to be November 1! Total Personnel 1,026 Size 154,983 Acres Percent of Perimeter Contained 60% Estimated Containment Date Sunday November 01st, 2020 approx. 12:00 AM

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SQF Complex Facts and Public Virtual Meetings

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Joshua

Source: Sequoia National Forest email The Castle Fire is 134,970 acres and the Shotgun Fire is 832 acres for a total of 135,802 acres and 14% containment. Reminders – A community meeting will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, September … Continue reading →

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SQF Complex – East Zone Update

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Joshua

Only reports of the East Zone of the SQF Complex will continue on GTW. The West Zone does not deal with a majority of the wilderness. If you want to get updates, please check out this link. Other quick facts … Continue reading →

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