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Tag Archives: Wilderness
Not Much Snow After All?
A few days have gone by and the snow survey has been partially updated for the Kern River Basin. It looks like most of the surveys were done before the “big storm” this last weekend. Assuming the rest of the … Continue reading
And the Snow Results Are…
Snow surveys have been completed up and down the State for the March 1 date. However, if one goes to the Kern River to see how the wilderness is fairing they would be left in suspense. Why? Well all the … Continue reading
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Tagged California Cooperative Snow Survey, Kern River, Kings River, Snow Conditions, snowpack, Wilderness
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What to Do?
The snow pack is not doing so great as of the February 1 survey. However, we still have this month and March to go. They are both typically the wetter months. If the snow pack does not improve significantly, what … Continue reading
Lion Fire at 75% Containment!
The Lion Fire is now at 75% containment. Trail closures are still in place, so plan accordingly. The official news update for today is below. The Lion Fire is currently 19,050 acres and 75% contained. The fire continues to hold … Continue reading
Last 2017 Snow Survey Results
The final snow survey results are all in for 2017. How exactly is the wilderness looking this year? It is looking exceptionally good! For the May 1 survey the Kern River Basin is setting at 210% of normal for the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, access, Golden Trout, Kern River, May, snow pack, Wilderness
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Snow Pack Results for April
The April 1 snow survey results are in for 2017. The Kern River basin is at 215% of normal! Two years ago it was 5% of normal and last year it was around 75%! It is great to see so … Continue reading
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Tagged California Cooperative Snow Survey, Kern River Basin, roads, snow pack, Snow Survey, Wilderness
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Wildfire: Jacobsen Fire Video and Update
Video showing the last bit of growth on 10/21/2006. Last photo from the webcam was 3:50 PM. Changes from yesterday are trail closures are expected soon for the area. A Type 2 Incident Management Team is being requested to managed the … Continue reading
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Tagged Golden Trout Wilderness, Jacobsen Fire, Sequoia National Forest, Wilderness, wildlife
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Wildfire Update: Cabin Fire Outlook
Outlook Planned Actions Firefighters will continue confinement along fire’s edge on the south and east side of the fire using natural barriers. They will continue to gather Intelligence to develop plans for contingency along existing trails on the south, east … Continue reading
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Tagged 2015, Cabin Fire, Golden Trout Wilderness, Sequoia National Forest, Wilderness
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Storm Brings Several Wildfires to SQF Side of Wilderness
Source: Inciweb. Wildfires within the Golden Trout Wilderness are in BOLD font. No trail closures at this time. Numerous lightning strikes ignited seven wildland fires in the Western Divide Ranger District, Giant Sequoia National Monument in the past 24 hours. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2015, Cabin Fires, Castle Fire, Clicks Fire, Parole Fire, Sequoia National Forest, Wilderness, wildfire
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Trail Report: 33E20
According to a hiker named Scotty, the trail that goes between Forks of the Kern TH and Kern Flat (33E20) contains one down tree on the Sequoia National Forest side of the wilderness. The location is across from the Rattlesnake … Continue reading
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Tagged 33E20, Forks of the Kern, Kern Flat, Sequoia National Forest, Trail Report, Wilderness
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