Wildfire

No Worries · 03-23-2011, 01:23 AM

Wolf Creek in the mountains has had over almost 360 inches or 30 feet of snow this winter, while Denver has had less than 20 inches. It has been very dry with the humidity in the single digits. A wildfire started north of Lookout Mountain, so I rode up there. So did everyone else.

By noworries1 at 2011-03-22
This is a view from Golden, west of the Coors Brewery.

By noworries1 at 2011-03-22
This is at a turnout about a quarter of the way up Lookout Mountain, before the first set of switchbacks. I stopped behind the Sheriff, instead of in front.

By noworries1 at 2011-03-22
This is a view looking north of Clear Creek. The dark area has been burned. No homes, and not many trees, but they burn with black smoke, probably from the oils in the tree. The wind was so strong it almost blew me off the bike. These are Chinook winds. They come down from the mountains and warm up. It was 72 degrees. Hopefully they can put the fire out soon.

Particle Man · 03-23-2011, 08:02 AM

Scary shit...

azoomm · 03-23-2011, 10:01 AM

The power of fire, it has a life of its own. Definitely not something to fuck around with. We are going into another drought here. That just makes me extra pissed at people that toss their cigarette butts put the windows of their cars.

Gas Man · 03-24-2011, 12:06 AM

Crazy. F that!

What was the cop doing up there? Look out or traffic control?

Cutty72 · 03-24-2011, 02:04 AM

Pending getting called up for flood operations, I get to become certified to fight wildland fires like that next weekend! Super pumped!!!

No Worries · 03-27-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Crazy. F that!

What was the cop doing up there? Look out or traffic control?

I always stop and talk to officers on Lookout Mountain, especially motorcycle cops. I never know when one will pull me over. He or she might be lenient if they know me. But this guy was on the phone the whole time. They were trying to decide if they should close Highway 6 through the canyon which is the main way to get to the gambling towns. The fire is out now.

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Pending getting called up for flood operations, I get to become certified to fight wildland fires like that next weekend! Super pumped!!!

Noble job. And dangerous. In 1994, 13 firefighters were killed near Glenwood Springs, CO when a fast moving wildfire turned on them. The winds in the mountains are so unpredictable. Be safe.

Cutty72 · 03-27-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

Noble job. And dangerous. In 1994, 13 firefighters were killed near Glenwood Springs, CO when a fast moving wildfire turned on them. The winds in the mountains are so unpredictable. Be safe.

Just going for the certification and training right now, no actual jobs on the hook. Always good to have options though!

03-23-2011, 01:23 AM	#1
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Wildfire Wolf Creek in the mountains has had over almost 360 inches or 30 feet of snow this winter, while Denver has had less than 20 inches. It has been very dry with the humidity in the single digits. A wildfire started north of Lookout Mountain, so I rode up there. So did everyone else. By noworries1 at 2011-03-22 This is a view from Golden, west of the Coors Brewery. By noworries1 at 2011-03-22 This is at a turnout about a quarter of the way up Lookout Mountain, before the first set of switchbacks. I stopped behind the Sheriff, instead of in front. By noworries1 at 2011-03-22 This is a view looking north of Clear Creek. The dark area has been burned. No homes, and not many trees, but they burn with black smoke, probably from the oils in the tree. The wind was so strong it almost blew me off the bike. These are Chinook winds. They come down from the mountains and warm up. It was 72 degrees. Hopefully they can put the fire out soon.

03-24-2011, 12:06 AM	#4
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Crazy. F that! What was the cop doing up there? Look out or traffic control? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-23-2011, 08:02 AM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Scary shit...

03-23-2011, 10:01 AM	#3
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	The power of fire, it has a life of its own. Definitely not something to fuck around with. We are going into another drought here. That just makes me extra pissed at people that toss their cigarette butts put the windows of their cars.