Unfortunately it says it is allowed only in "developed recreation sites". I don't believe the Sipsey "Wilderness" has any of those.
It looks like we'll have to postpone this weekend's trip.
Unfortunately it says it is allowed only in "developed recreation sites". I don't believe the Sipsey "Wilderness" has any of those.
It looks like we'll have to postpone this weekend's trip.
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Howdy fellas and ladies, anyone heard updates on the fire ban? Me and my compadres are heading out to sipsey Friday morning and were sure looking forward to a fire for the below freezing nights this weekend. Will start a new post with a trip report in case any of you are planning a trip up there this month or next. Will be testing out my first tq and uq setup. Jrb No Sniveller TQ and 3/4 Crowsnest UQ. I sure hope it keeps me warm into freezing temps. Will have a sea to summit reactor sleeping bag liner to give me another 10ish degrees of warmth.
As far as I know it's still in effect. I emailed the FS last week with some questions and never got a response, maybe I'll try calling them.
When I was in Talladega NF last weekend they had notices at all the trailheads, I assume it's the same in Sipsey.
I'd like a fire, but I'm not willing to pay $5,000 for it
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yep, extended through the end of the year(pdf) ... a little rain this week, but not near enough
Live by the sword, die by the arrow
Make sure you carry a foot pad to keep your feet warm. I use a REI seat pad inside the bottom of my sleeping bag. Works good but any pad will work. Have good time! ThomasOriginally Posted by defsquad
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Wow, thru the end of the year.We had a good bit of rain thru the last 24 hours, here 90 miles due east of Sipsey.
Good luck testing your gear. Anybody got a weather report for this weekend in Sipsey? Below freezing temps?
"Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities." - Mark Twain
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” - John Burroughs
NOAA forecasts just below freezing -
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
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Interesting... I guess it's finally Fall. Thanks!
"Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities." - Mark Twain
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” - John Burroughs
Just an update. I called the Bankhead Wilderness' informational number and they confirmed that the fire ban is indeed still on through December 31, 2010. What a total bummer.
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