2012 Colorado Summer Hang (dates, maps, itinerary, attendance list)

**Taozenqi** · 06-19-2012, 08:58

Yeah O&B that was/is the fire. It came within 300yds. of my house, but unlike 225 others, we were very fortunate and were able to return to our home at the end of last week. Although it is still burning my favorite hangout,the White Mtn. Wilderness, it is fairly contained at the point in time.

**OutandBack** · 06-21-2012, 08:48

Originally Posted by Taozenqi

Yeah O&B that was/is the fire. It came within 300yds. of my house, but unlike 225 others, we were very fortunate and were able to return to our home at the end of last week. Although it is still burning my favorite hangout,the White Mtn. Wilderness, it is fairly contained at the point in time.

Wow close call. I'm glad to hear the fire have died down and you are safe.

**OutandBack** · 06-21-2012, 21:34

Man I am so behind schedule. I haven't even picked up my fishing licence yet.
I think I'll spend this weekend locating all my car camping gear and fishing equipment.

I did fuel up my MSR white gas stove and tested it so I can still have morning coffee in the hammock.

I'm pretty sure the state wide fire ban will still be in effect so bring your dancing shoes for a little evening entertainment at the micro brews in Nederland Friday and Sat evening.

**trailryder42** · 06-24-2012, 11:34

I don't know if those hiking the North Loop will have an opportunity for fishing or not, but I thought I'd bring a collapsible rod and small reel just in case. I assume there will be some place in town to buy a license if need be.

As for camp stoves, I guess you are saying that using my Caldera Cone this year is out. So I guess I'll fall back to my Jetboil for this trip.

**OutandBack** · 06-24-2012, 12:15

Originally Posted by trailryder42

I don't know if those hiking the North Loop will have an opportunity for fishing or not, but I thought I'd bring a collapsible rod and small reel just in case. I assume there will be some place in town to buy a license if need be.

As for camp stoves, I guess you are saying that using my Caldera Cone this year is out. So I guess I'll fall back to my Jetboil for this trip.

I am not sure about fishing on the North Loop. If you guys are camping near a lake there is a good chance it will have fish.

As for Colorado fishing licenses I believe you can get them online. see link
I am not sure if one can be bought in Nederland.

http://wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/Pages/Fishing.aspx

On a typical Colorado summer, with a fire ban in place, I would still use my alky stove in a well prepped area however this has not been a typical summer. It is extra dry and with the big fire West of Ft Collins the rangers are extra jumpy. I plan to use stoves with shutoff valves just to avoid any hassle.

**Mustardman** · 06-24-2012, 14:45

in an interesting twist, MrsMustardman and I sold off any stove we owned that had a shutoff valve, because we vastly preferred our alky or wood-burning stoves.

Any thoughts on what the rangers would say to a Sterno fuel can being used on a picnic table? We've done that before with the Caldera Cone with great results.

**OutandBack** · 06-24-2012, 18:29

Originally Posted by Mustardman

in an interesting twist, MrsMustardman and I sold off any stove we owned that had a shutoff valve, because we vastly preferred our alky or wood-burning stoves.

Any thoughts on what the rangers would say to a Sterno fuel can being used on a picnic table? We've done that before with the Caldera Cone with great results.

I don't believe the camp host at Kelly Dahl will care what type of stove is used on the camp fire ring grate or picnic table. Except wood burners.

I will have a two burner white gas coleman stove setup on a picnic table. You guys are welcome to use it as much as you like.
It will also be setup at Left hand res as well in hopes of cooking some trout.

**OutandBack** · 06-24-2012, 18:44

HOT HOT HOT

Saturday my digital temp gauge on the back porch read 104F in the shade and today it read 102F.
I just replaced my swamp cooler pads and the best that thing will do is 85F in the house.
I'm setting here in my boxer with a wet towel draped on my shoulders dreaming of getting up to 10,000ft where we should have 70 degree days and 50 degree nights.

I am so ready for this summer hang I can't stand it.

**trailryder42** · 06-24-2012, 19:49

Originally Posted by OutandBack

HOT HOT HOT

I'm setting here in my boxer with a wet towel draped on my shoulders

Hot is right. The image of that in my mind is searing the backs of my eyeballs.

**Just Jeff** · 06-24-2012, 21:29

Great job on the details, O&B! Looking more likely that I'll be able to make it, assuming my house isn't burned to ashes.

Not actually in any danger at the moment, but there are fires on all sides of me. The Elbert fire is mostly contained and hopefully they'll stop the Trout Creek one before it gets too big. That's not even counting Springer and Canyon City, which are contained, but Waldo Canyon is still 0%. I had (a tiny bit of) ash falling on me last night all the way up in Monument. They did just lift the mandatory evacuation for Manitou Springs.

I dropped off some donations for the Humane Society workers today and that took us pretty close to the fire...amazing that they've kept it away from the houses because it was right on top of them. Right now I can't even see the smoke rising, though...just haze as far as I can see in both directions on the Front Range. Crazy, since it's still 0% contained.

So I'd be shocked if a Ranger saw someone using a woodstove and didn't get upset. I like the BushBuddy but I'll have the JetBoil if I make it on this trip.

Hopefully I'll see y'all there!