Thanks for the good information, MtnMan. I'm so jaded about calling rangers, I just go look for myself at this point. But, you were absolutely right - big closed gate at Vincent Gap. There were few cars in the Baden Powell parking lot, so I guess not many people know it's open yet.
Layne - couldn't get near Buckhorn, but I hiked up from South Fork almost to Islip saddle, and it looks green, beautiful, with dark blue skies, fresh air and lots of life. I am sure Buckhorn is the same!! I expected to see ash on the leaves, but there was none. It was really good to see. _________________ http://www.cougarmagic.com
otherwise use your noggin, do some fingerwork and call someone instead of whining.
I agree things can often be ambiguous with the USFS, and the people within the agency suck at communicating sometimes, but in their defense, things like this are not as simple as closing a ride at Disneyland.
i'm sorry but that is utter bullshit.
1) 7 times out of 10, I call them about something and they screw up. they respond with a FALSE statement. in these situations they are either lying, think they know but they don't, or know they don't know but pretend they do
2) 2 times out of 10 they actually say "i don't know"
3) 1 time out of 10 they actually are right (i.e. I called Mt Baldy visitor center and they confirmed Baldy Ski Lift was open but couldn't hike there)
so, no, "fingerwork" is practically useless. it's a damn shame too..
And some good got on my case once about the FS being incompetent!
Layne - couldn't get near Buckhorn, but I hiked up from South Fork almost to Islip saddle, and it looks green, beautiful, with dark blue skies, fresh air and lots of life. I am sure Buckhorn is the same!! I expected to see ash on the leaves, but there was none. It was really good to see.
Again, you're my hero! I actually went up to Wrightwood to visit my brother who rented a cabin there - about three hours after I got there, my triumphant return to the Angeles, we were evacuated. Very traumatic.
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