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Fire in the Yard: The Ross Fork

The Ross Fork Fire in the Sawtooth Wilderness and Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) is a challenging wildfire for the community.  Information about the incident is [here] It has spread into and burned remote areas utilized by recreationists.  The Ross Fork Fire as also burned out drainages with cabins and reached into the tiny enclaves Read More…
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A Reconnaissance Like No Other

Glassford Peak is on my mind.  The mountain has been on my mind for the past 40 years. I have yet to climb it. Glassford (11,602 ft.) is buried in the middle of the Boulder Hemmingway Wilderness.  It is the third highest peak in the Boulder Mountain Range. Glassford is the most prominent peak heading Read More…
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Sauntering Along Warm Springs Creek

Warm Springs Creek is a fascinating watercourse.  It begins its 19.5 mile journey at the highest of the Born Lakes (9,640ft) just below Lonesome Lake Peak (11,302ft).  Almost all of the river floats within the Cecil B. Andrus White Clouds Wilderness. I visited the source of Warm Springs Creek few years ago with my wife Read More…