[pct-l] campfires while hiking...

[cvano at tmail.com]

No need for a campfire in most circumstances.  If there is, use sticks 
no larger than a pencil and keep the overall size smaller than a coffee 
cup saucer.  With this 'micro-fire' you still have a fire.  You can cook 
on it, warm yourself and tent, but use far less wood and leave much less 
trace.  I learned this in Korea where there is no firewood.  C

On Mon, 24 Mar 2008 9:26 am, Scott Bryce wrote:
> G. Lowe aka Wheeew wrote:
>>  It may be an unpopular opinion Jeff, but I'm right there with ya.
>>  Thanks for saying it!
>
> One more vote for no campfires in the back country.
>
> If you find yourself in an established campground, go for it.
>
> But to answer the OPs question (which has been answered several times 
> in
> the last little while) a permit is needed in California for a fire of
> any type, including a stove.
>
> Find it here:
> http://tinyurl.com/2yv3ek
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Ol' Three Toes aka Chris
S/V Drifter ~~~_/)~~~
Anacortes, WA.