Jason,NDjason wrote: ↑Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:12 am Scott,
I'll be doing an entry/exit from Chief Mountain too (Sept 4th - Sept 10th). I picked up a Ticketed Entry pass yesterday which will cover the time leading up to the trip - when we exit, the limitations should be removed. There are still many passes available for that last week - hoping that bodes well for some peace. Now if we can just get through the summer without any major fires!
On the topic of fires, we just returned from a week in Yellowstone. After a long evening of spotting wolves in the Lamar Valley, we happened to see the first wildfire of the year (lightning strike near Petrified Tree). We reported it to the park in Mammoth on our way back to Madison and were told we were the first ones to have reported it. Fortunately, it is now out (Elk Creek Fire) after an immediate suppression effort. But I saw yesterday that a new fire was started to lightning! I'm afraid it could be a long summer!
Jason
I haven't gotten a Chief Mountain entry/exit yet. I've got a different itineary that I hope I'll be able to convert to something that would allow me to make an approach to Stoney Indian Pass and return.
I too observed that there are many passes available starting the last weekend of August. I do hope that translates into the ability to get the itinerary I mentioned when I pick up the permit.
Best regards,
Scott