[pct-l] Official reply for cook stoves

[Jackie McDonnell]

I'm *pretty sure* that alcohol stoves are not considered "self contained",
because they do not have an on/off switch, and they are basically an open
flame in a cup.  If I remember correctly, when there are fire bans in SoCal,
those bans include alcohol stoves.  I would assume it's the same everywhere,
but I could be wrong.

Yogi
www.pcthandbook.com

On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM, Andrea Dinsmore <
andrea at dinsmoreshikerhaven.com> wrote:

> DNR RE SOUTHEAST REGION to Andrea
> show details 8:16 AM (2 minutes ago)
>
> Dear Andrea,The Pacific Crest Trail likely crosses jurisdictions with the
> Forest Service and National Parks federal land manager systems.  There are
> different regulations according to locations and jurisdictions.  For
> example, the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
> in Kittitas County and the rules are no fires above 5000 feet and no fires
> at specific camping areas mostly at heavily used lakes.  Self contained
> fuel
> source stoves are allowed however.Washington State falls in Region 6 of the
> National Forest and I believe you could get accurate information for the
> PCT
> route from the Cle Elum Ranger Station.  Ask for Nancy Jones at
> 509-852-1100. The Department of Natural Resources has a complete burn ban
> on
> State managed lands with the exception of developed campgrounds with
> designated metal fire pits in the ground until September 30, 2011.  No
> charcoal fires, only self contained fuel source stoves.  Lucy SchmidtOffice
> Assistant IIISoutheast RegionWashington State Department of Natural
> Resources (DNR)(509) 925-8510lucy.schmidt at dnr.wa.govwww.dnr.wa.gov
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