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10-23-2007, 03:53 PM
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From what we saw before evacuating, I'm pretty sure that nearly all of Whiting is burned. I watched as the Serrano side burned, and from the reports and smoke patterns, I'm pretty sure most/all of the Borrego side also went. It burned up and over all of Dreaded Hill as well.
RIP Whiting Ranch. Now lets hope for steady, gentle rains this winter so the recovery can begin.
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10-23-2007, 05:21 PM
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I'm speechless, for once. I've hiked Whiting for years, used to go there alone "to get away" and could close my eyes and not hear a thing but the trees. I know it'll grow back in time, but it's so sad to think about all the animals that may not have made it. What a loss, but thankfully no lives.
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10-23-2007, 07:09 PM
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Pics of Whiting lap on Sunday, October 21st
Me and Guero:    Tuesday October 23rd  
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10-23-2007, 07:11 PM
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I did see one picture Royster71 emailed me that showed the beginning of the trail at Whiting still looking green.
Then in another shot it showed the Borrego canyon sides (up by the houses) toasted but still pretty green down in the bottom. My hope is that the fire raced through there and left the green riparian habitat somewwhat intact. Only time will tell... KeepsWhatHappens Quote:
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10-23-2007, 07:25 PM
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Lebowski Urban Achiever
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I drove past the Portola entrance around 6pm: The sides are charred while there's still some of the brush right at the entrance, though that was still smoldering.
I'm happy to say that it looks like many of the old trees along trails in the Serrano side are intact. Hopefully this thing hopped around down in the depths of those canyons and left some areas untouched. Cautious optimism will be my approach.
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10-23-2007, 08:18 PM
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10-23-2007, 08:27 PM
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Throw some Dee's on it
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bret, that picture has some steez to it. horrible to here about all the trails, including this one. there are so many of these that i havent ridden, and may not get the chance
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10-24-2007, 05:40 AM
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WALDO, I hope you guys are safe and that your house escaped any damage. However, if you need a place to store/safeguard ANYTHING, just let me know.
Mi casa (err, garage *garaje*) es su casa ("garaje*).
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10-24-2007, 07:25 AM
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 I don't know the details, but I read it on the crawl when watching the news yesterday. Whoever it was...RIP. And to the injured...Get Well.
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10-24-2007, 08:10 AM
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10-24-2007, 10:35 AM
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Aloha Brah!
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Whiting was my first ride when I first moved into the O.C. area
. I've only been a resident of Foothill for a short time and it's sad to see this go up in smoke due to some a-holes negative actions (may a mountain lion have this person for dinner) Either way I am down to help out where I can to hopefully one day restore the trail to what it once was. |
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10-24-2007, 11:46 AM
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Duan'er - 29'er remixed
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wife took these this morning
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10-24-2007, 01:32 PM
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I'm a FUN-GI!
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Doesn't look as bad as I anticipated so far. If you have any more updates/photos, keep them coming!
Who should we look to for habitat restoration once the park is re-opened? Will trail repair/maintenance be something that is prohibited by the general MTB public and limited to County employees, or will there be a way we can help out?
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10-24-2007, 01:39 PM
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ali'i hua
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