[pct-l] Stehekin Fire Detour

[Andrea Dinsmore]

There is also a fire that was almost out that has flared up again north of
Rainy Pass. The firefighters that were working on that and the Blankenship
fire have been moved to the east side of the state to protect homes.​

On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 1:32 PM, Judson Brown <judsonwb at gmail.com> wrote:

> Think not only in terms of access, but in terms of access to escape routes.
> Everything is volatile up there. With Hwy 20 closed, it would be far too
> easy for a hiker to find themselves in an extremely precarious situation
> anywhere north of Suiattle Pass. It doesn't seem wise to plan hiking
> through an area where several fires are already burning, new ones popping
> up practically daily, and firefighters losing their lives on the ground.
>
> Call it good at Stevens Pass, people. The risk is too great.
>
> On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 12:46 PM, Bud <bud.betz at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > The Goode fire has closed Hwy 20 and has cut off access to Rainy Pass
> from
> > the West. A hike across Cascade Pass may be possible for the next few
> days,
> > but the fire danger is real and construction will start soon cutting off
> > access to Cascade pass for everyone.
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.skagitbreaking.com/featured-story/sr20-closed-due-to-wildfire-near-newhalem/
> > <
> >
> http://www.skagitbreaking.com/featured-story/sr20-closed-due-to-wildfire-near-newhalem/
> > >
> >
> > Have a GREAT Day!!!
> > Bud
> >
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