[pct-l] Re: Campfire permit

[AsABat at 4Jeffrey.Net (AsABat)]

Do you have a campfire permit? If you have a wilderness permit, including a
thru-hiker permit, you do.

Do you know what you have to do? You are expected to "Use shovel to clear an
area at least 10 feet in diameter (local regulations vary). Scrape away all
grass or needles and duff down to mineral soil." Now most of us do not carry
shovels, but it's not hard to find an area already cleared. A large granite
slab works great for a stove. A stealth camp in the middle of chapparel just
does not have the clearance. If the wind is too strong, find something cold
to eat and leave the stove in your pack.

The California Health and Safety Code (13007-13009) is very clear that
whoever causes a fire is liable for all damages and costs of putting it out.
If you mess up, you pay. No one else should have to. Sixty of my customers
lost their homes in last year's fire, and two lost their lives.

Lots of info from the California Department of Forestry here:
http://www.fire.ca.gov/php/education_content/downloads/campfiretips.pdf

AsABat