Author |
Message |
Topic: Search and Rescue for Joe Domin GPSJOE |
sam_hikes
Replies: 70
Views: 68463
|
Forum: Off-Trail Area Posted: 10/30/2011, 3:33 pm Subject: Search and Rescue for Joe Domin GPSJOE |
there's also another missing person last seen on Mt Baldy.
Frank Patane went missing while hiking the West Baldy trail in mid Aug.
local friends and family continue a private SAR effort.
see ... |
Topic: Man Missing on Mt Baldy |
sam_hikes
Replies: 5
Views: 4737
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 8/19/2011, 11:56 am Subject: Man Missing on Mt Baldy |
SAR week #1 completed without any reported clues and slow.
Wonder how long they'll keep boots on the ground as that's my favorite dayhike area in the winter and summer.
I can see for some it wou ... |
Topic: Man Missing on Mt Baldy |
sam_hikes
Replies: 5
Views: 4737
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 8/16/2011, 9:56 pm Subject: Man Missing on Mt Baldy |
here's the Aug 2003 article on the 2 scouts found 13 miles away from Mt Baldy on the rez. Seemed to recall report was they somehow went straight when they reached the trail jct at the ridge? Right w ... |
Topic: Man Missing on Mt Baldy |
sam_hikes
Replies: 5
Views: 4737
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 8/16/2011, 9:14 pm Subject: Man Missing on Mt Baldy |
report I got was man did not return to a lodge in Greer as discussed so they reported him missing. they found his vehicle at the West Baldy TH and his name in the log book but no other sign. report ... |
Topic: Wallow Fire Closures |
sam_hikes
Replies: 32
Views: 22891
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 7/14/2011, 7:56 pm Subject: Wallow Fire Closures |
if you don't know...things move at a different pace...especially any site ending in .gov
here's more of the story on restrictions being lifted but still not the complete picture... stay tuned for t ... |
Topic: Wallow Fire Closures |
sam_hikes
Replies: 32
Views: 22891
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 7/14/2011, 4:05 pm Subject: Wallow Fire Closures |
ASNF website is reporting the following as of a few minutes ago...
The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is out of fire restrictions. Updated closure orders are forthcoming. |
Topic: Wallow Fire Closures |
sam_hikes
Replies: 32
Views: 22891
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 7/14/2011, 3:38 pm Subject: Wallow Fire Closures |
Springerville office is reporting Mt Baldy wilderness is now open as of noon today.
Press release is suppose to follow? |
Topic: Wallow Fire Closures |
sam_hikes
Replies: 32
Views: 22891
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 7/13/2011, 3:26 pm Subject: Wallow Fire Closures |
ASNF is suppose to reopen some key areas to hiking this weekend... News flash due tomorrow. |
Topic: Wallow Fire Closures |
sam_hikes
Replies: 32
Views: 22891
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 6/9/2011, 8:25 pm Subject: Wallow Fire Closures |
Looks like Greer has lost the most so far as of Thurs 6pm meeting...
The property damage has been assessed in the community of Greer. In total, 22 homes lost, 5 damaged, 24 out-buildings, and 1 veh ... |
Topic: Wallow Fire Closures |
sam_hikes
Replies: 32
Views: 22891
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 6/5/2011, 7:16 pm Subject: Wallow Fire Closures |
reports from locals who were told by dps that fire was started by a camper who left to fish?
camper returned to find fire out of control and his dogs dead.
snyone else hear this... |
Topic: Wallow Fire Closures |
sam_hikes
Replies: 32
Views: 22891
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 6/2/2011, 6:23 pm Subject: Wallow Fire Closures |
Reports are smoke from Wallow Fire are even causing problems for people in Colorado. |
Topic: Wallow Fire Closures |
sam_hikes
Replies: 32
Views: 22891
|
Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 6/2/2011, 12:27 pm Subject: Wallow Fire Closures |
USFS has closed Big Lake and Mt Baldy as of today.
Fire map shows fire not far from Reservation Lake and burning towards Big Lake.
Worries are a huge firestorm as already a crown fire with huge ... |
Topic: Baldy Loop 2010 Version |
sam_hikes
Replies: 16
Views: 19893
|
Forum: Trip Logs & Trail Descriptions Posted: 4/15/2011, 9:03 am Subject: Baldy Loop 2010 Version |
I thought of gpsjoe doing this hike the year of all the down trees--he sure will be missed.
Upper portions of the mtn are still under 4-5ft of snow but Sheeps Crossing approach was nearly free of ... |
Topic: Remains in the Sup's? |
sam_hikes
Replies: 10
Views: 11970
|
Forum: Off-Trail Area Posted: 1/10/2011, 4:36 pm Subject: Remains in the Sup's? |
Other media outlets have run the story so this can't be new?
Wonder how much of the sup's are closed off? |
Topic: Remains in the Sup's? |
sam_hikes
Replies: 10
Views: 11970
|
Forum: Off-Trail Area Posted: 1/10/2011, 2:08 pm Subject: Remains in the Sup's? |
Saw a thread on haz on this but it appears to be gone?
What's the rest of the story? |
|