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Alpine Loop ???
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 7:58 pm
by jkmjr
Will be in the Lake City area and all along the Alpine Loop the first week of August. Will be doing some camping and was wondering about the mosquito situation? I'm sure it is different from location to location just in general that time of the year?
Also, if you were going to make a guess, do you think there will be a fire ban? Thanks
Re: Alpine Loop ???
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:16 pm
by osprey
Definitely a fire ban. The entire southwest area of the state is in extreme drought conditions.
Re: Alpine Loop ???
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:32 pm
by Scott P
I was there about a week ago and don't remember any mosquitoes. Since it has been too dry this will probably be a low mosquitoe year in the area.
Re: Alpine Loop ???
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:39 am
by Squirrellysquirrel
Stage 1 Fire ban is in effect for Hinsdale County with extremely dry conditions despite the rain earlier this week. You can see latest details here:
https://www.colorado.gov/hinsdalecounty
Recommend white gas stove or jet boil or something for food prep if you’d like warm items to consume, local Fire departments are watching ban closely.
Mosquitoes are TERRIBLE!! Bring bug protection for sure... every time I hike, especially in areas of denser vegetation, I hear/see/swat several mosquitoes. Occasionally I forget the spray, totally regret it; I’ve several juicy bites that I’m diligently scrapping away at.
Re: Alpine Loop ???
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:39 am
by gski
I was there last week. Fire ban is in effect. Mosquitoes weren't bad at all. We never used bug spray and didn't have a problem
Re: Alpine Loop ???
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:29 am
by ronxhill
Last week, flies were the biggest issue when cooking or eating. We ended up cooking then quickly getting inside to eat. Didn't notice any mosquitoes.