Tag Archives: Wilderness
Wildfire: Walker Fire
From the USDA Forest Service Walkers Fire Information: Sequoia National Forest – Denise AlonzoDenise.Alonzo@usda.gov Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks – Mark Ruggiero Mark_Ruggiero@partner.nps.gov Walkers Fire ignites spot fires further north into the Wilderness SPRINGVILLE, Calif. — August 23, 2021 … Continue reading
SQF Complex – Current Fire Map
The SQF Complex is about half way contained. The image above can be tapped/clicked on to further enlarge the map. Black line around the edges mean the fire is contained at that point. The red line means there is still … Continue reading
Wildfire Update: Castle Grows and Another One Discovered
While out on the Castle Fire, aircraft caught a glimpse of another one burning further to the north. It is rather small in comparison to the Castle Fire. Here is what has been officially posted. The Castle Fire burned past … Continue reading
Posted in Closures, Wildfire
Tagged 2020, Castle Fire, Forks of the Kern, Golden Trout Wilderness, Jerkey Meadow Trailhead, Shotgun Fire, Wilderness, wildfire
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Wildfire: Cow Fire up to 871 acres
Source: InciWeb The Cow fire is approximately 871 acres with a growth of 100 acres and 15% contained. Yesterday crews continued to burn to the east along Division Z, strengthening the control line. In Division A, crews held and mopped … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, Bald Mountain, Cow Fire, Golden Trout Wilderness, Inyo National Forest, Type 3, Webcam, Wilderness
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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
Posted in Snow Pack
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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Golden Trout Wilderness 