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vegastradguy
Jul 26, 2004, 11:30 PM
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UPDATE:
The Robbers Fire on Mt. Charleston has almost been fully contained as of 6pm on Thursday. Full containment is still expected no later than 6pm on Friday.
SR 157 will re-open to the public on Friday, July 30th @ 5pm
SR 156 has been re-opened.
SR 158 is still closed due to the fire. No word on when it will re-open.
Looks like the Hood is open for business this weekend, folks!
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roughster
Jul 26, 2004, 11:31 PM
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Jesus are you kidding me?
I am going to Vegas on Wednesday specifically to climb at Charleston. Grrr :(
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vegastradguy
Jul 26, 2004, 11:34 PM
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I edited my post above to include a link.
Sorry folks, I can see the smoke from the Strip....
I do NOT know if the road (SR 157) is closed. I will post more info as I can get it.
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roughster
Jul 26, 2004, 11:36 PM
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Well I can always climb there another week, just hope everyone living up there is ok.
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jt512
Jul 26, 2004, 11:42 PM
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In reply to: Well I can always climb there another week, just hope everyone living up there is ok.
...or a year or 2, if they close the area for rehabilitation.
Was planning a trip their myself.
They're already talking about closing the SoCal national forests for the season. If they close Charleston, too, we're screwed.
Well, at least my tendinitis might have a chance to heal.
-Jay
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climbsomething
Jul 26, 2004, 11:42 PM
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Damn! And I was hoping to get out there as soon as funds opened up in a couple weeks :(
Well, Jay, maybe you'll have to cancel that Charleston trip and come here after all! :P
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vegastradguy
Jul 26, 2004, 11:45 PM
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UPDATE:
As of now, the fire has spread quite a ways and the Mountain has been closed to all traffic.
The following roads have been closed:
SR 157- Access to The Hood/Mary Jane Area
SR 158- Access to Robbers Roost
SR 156- Access to the Ski Resort
I will continue to post updates here as I can get the news.
ps- everyone got off the mountain safely, there have been no reported casualties, other than those involved in the car wreck which started the fire.
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ikefromla
Jul 26, 2004, 11:49 PM
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FUUUUUUUUUUCK! goddamn it!.
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roughster
Jul 26, 2004, 11:50 PM
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ike,
you have exceeded the number of "U's allowed in a single post. Please edit :lol:
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ikefromla
Jul 26, 2004, 11:58 PM
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HA. thanks Aaron, i'll keep that in mind for the future. well the 157 is officially closed at the intersection of 95, which means I won't be climbing tomorrow.. this really really sucks... :x
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roughster
Jul 27, 2004, 12:16 AM
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In reply to: HA. thanks Aaron, i'll keep that in mind for the future. well the 157 is officially closed at the intersection of 95, which means I won't be climbing tomorrow.. this really really sucks... :x
Yeah I am seriously fubar'd as well. I don't know if I can change my ticket. Have to call SW and see :(
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vegastradguy
Jul 27, 2004, 12:17 AM
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well, if you can find someone with a 4wd, theres always the Fire Wall, Trench Town, & Water World. They stay pretty cool during the summer.
theres some other areas around.....but, the mountain is the best.
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roughster
Jul 27, 2004, 12:19 AM
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Yeah I was thinking Clark, but that drive from Vegas and then the hike, blah :( Not that Clark isn't worth it, I was just looking for an easy week :( .
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climbsomething
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In reply to: HA. thanks Aaron, i'll keep that in mind for the future. well the 157 is officially closed at the intersection of 95, which means I won't be climbing tomorrow.. this really really sucks... :x |
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Jul 27, 2004, 1:37 AM
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roughster
Jul 27, 2004, 1:49 AM
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In reply to: Aaron quipped - In reply to: Yeah I was thinking Clark, but that drive from Vegas and then the hike, blah...Not that Clark isn't worth it, I was just looking for an easy week. So let's see, you did a triathalon and now the hike to Clark is too much? What are you light? Why don't you come visit the SB's and climb on some solid granite? How about you get the tour of the "40 foot slabs", after all isn't that what you said is all we have? Talk about a mean calf pump... Looking forward to seeing you, "I hate slabs but it's all I've got"
LOL, I'll tell you what Chris, we can meet for a nice easy long training day anytime you want :twisted: Eh, I am on vacation and rightly want to do some relaxing.
As for the SBs and granite... why would I go to the SBs for 40 foot slabs when I could go to the Valley which is about 3 hours closer? Anyways, if I ended up in SoCal, it would be Frustration and another crag I have been meaning to check out. Well that on top of surfing, kayaking, and riding from SB to Huntington. I have also been entertaining thoughts of doing the Big Bear loop up 30 and back down 38. Care to join me? :angel:
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Jul 27, 2004, 2:05 AM
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vegastradguy
Jul 27, 2004, 2:05 AM
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Update: The Robbers Fire on Mt. Charleston has spread westward toward the private homes and The Hood. The fire is approximately 1200 acres in size as of 6:00pm tonight (7/26/04).
Firefighters expect to have the fire contained in approximately one week.
The elevation is presenting some problems in fighting the fire.
The mountain itself is closed until further notice.
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ikefromla
Jul 27, 2004, 3:01 AM
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GAAAAH!!!!!! This is NOT fair.. I was finally getting my Charleston rhythm back.. FUUUUUCK. I need to send my projects before I leave.. BAAAAH!!!! not fair.. i hate nature... freakin idiot! i wanna cry.
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vegastradguy
Jul 28, 2004, 3:28 PM
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Update: As of today (Wednesday), the Robbers Fire has spread to 1500 acres. The good news is that the fire has turned away from the private homes in Kyle Canyon (near the Hood). Also, fire crews have managed to get the fire about 20% contained. Favorable wind conditions and cool weather have helped keep the fire from spreading.
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vagabulla
Jul 28, 2004, 7:46 PM
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Is there any talk of the Hood being open for climbing this weekend? I know the roads are still closed, but if the fire is contained to a certain level is the public going to be allowed access?
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ikefromla
Jul 28, 2004, 8:48 PM
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thanks for the update bro, I'm still hoping the road is open by the weekend.
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vegastradguy
Jul 29, 2004, 12:03 AM
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Update: The fire has been reduced to 290 acres, and is 40% contained as of 4:00pm on Wednesday. Full containment is expected by Friday @ 6:00pm.
No word on when the roads will re-open to the public.
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vegastradguy
Jul 30, 2004, 12:23 AM
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Hey folks, see the UPDATE at the top of the 1st page!
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flamer
Jul 30, 2004, 12:33 AM
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In reply to: Update: The fire has been reduced to 290 acres, and is 40% contained as of 4:00pm on Wednesday.
Huh?? You can't reduce the size of a wildfire!!!
Also just so you guys know 40% actually means that bad boy is pretty much done. You might stll see smoke from interior bruning but they have a line around it. They just don't want to call it contained in case something happens- like a significant wind event or something.
josh
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