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Mike Ierien
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 12, 2005 - 10:35pm PT
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Yep, it seems to be true, at least while the aerial logging is happening in the Fred's Fire burn area. Was there last weekend and the Chinooks were hauling logs 150 meters from The Fracture, so the loggers will ask you to leave. There is a notice from the Forest Circus that states you will be fined $5000-$10,000 for just being there. This notice is new since last weekend. So, be careful.
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dastroya
climber
s tahoe
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Nov 12, 2005 - 11:11pm PT
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too bad...this doesn't affect spires or any other areas around there does it? i realise phantom spires didn't burn, but where are they taking the logs?
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Mike Ierien
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 13, 2005 - 11:05am PT
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The closure seemingly only affects Sugarloaf. They are flying the logs to a clearing just west of the school, from there trucks take 'em wherever. Japan, most likely. All surrounding areas are not flagged off. Hopefully, the Forest Circus will know how long the closure will remain in place.
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slobmonster
Trad climber
berkeley, ca
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Nov 14, 2005 - 12:12pm PT
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Any contact info for the relevant USFS Ranger District?
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DrKayak
Trad climber
Shingle Springs, CA
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Nov 14, 2005 - 12:54pm PT
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Think you could climb at Sugarbun without getting busted?
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Stephan
Trad climber
Zephyer Cove, NV
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Nov 14, 2005 - 05:02pm PT
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USFS contact....
John Berry, Forest Supervisor, Placerville
1000 Forni Road
Placerville, CA 95667
jdberry@fed.us
530.622.5061
Good luck. I've trieed calling this Sup several times over several months and three emails with no response from him.
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DrKayak
Trad climber
Shingle Springs, CA
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Nov 26, 2005 - 11:47pm PT
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Is Sugarloaf still closed?
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Petch
climber
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Nov 27, 2005 - 12:42pm PT
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I drove by on friday and the trail was still roped off, but I didn't see the chopper flying. You can still make it up to the spires which might not be possible in a few days.
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slobmonster
Trad climber
berkeley, ca
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Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
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3. Persons engaged in a business, trade, or occupation in the area.
So, basically, if I have a permit to guide on the Eldo, I can bring my clients? Sweet.
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spyork
Trad climber
Fremont, CA
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Any idea if the Forest Service will really open it in January?
I wanted to give Hardings Chimney a go soon, does the East Face get lots of snow, or is it OK most of the winter?
Steve
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Mike Ierien
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2005 - 05:55pm PT
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Steve,
Harding's Chimney will probably be cold and possibly wet. Yet, that's only if there's snow on top. But it's in the shade (as it's a chimney), so dress appropriately. Oh yeah, a bit runout on the second pitch. Bring BIG stuff!!! Have fun.
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Brutus of Wyde
climber
Old Climbers' Home, Oakland CA
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Dec 10, 2005 - 02:08am PT
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Drove by Sugarloaf on Wednesday, again yesterday. The chopper was in the air, hauling logs, both days.
Phantom Spires looked dry at that time.
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Greg Barnes
climber
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Dec 12, 2005 - 12:16am PT
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Anyone try Phantom Spires this weekend? Might meet my brother (on his way down from Idaho) there next weekend if we don't get more wet weather...
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bobmarley
Trad climber
auburn, california
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Jan 19, 2006 - 11:53am PT
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anyone been out to the loaf recently? is it still closed, or too gnarly from all the rain? thanks. -patrick
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DavisGunkie
Trad climber
Davis, CA
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Jan 19, 2006 - 12:24pm PT
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last i heard sugarloaf was indeed open, and snow free, but that was a week or so ago
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DrKayak
Trad climber
Shingle Springs, CA
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Jan 19, 2006 - 12:56pm PT
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I climbed at Sugarloaf two weeks ago. The closure is over for now. But there are 100s of huge logs marked for aerial removal. I expect they will close the area again once logging activity resumes.
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David
Trad climber
San Rafael, CA
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Jan 19, 2006 - 01:03pm PT
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It was definitely snowing at that elevation last weekend. I don't know how much but things could still be pretty wet.
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