Not sure everyone's aware but the #GeorgesFire has closed Whitney Portal Rd and I believe led to the evacuation of all hikers in the area

https://twitter.com/InyoInfo

Obviously putting out this fire and avoiding loss of life/land/etc is most important but how the fire moves and how fast it is contained will inform the likelihood of somewhat normal operations in the Whitney Portal this week and next.

Fire update link:  USFS official fire info

Wed, July 11: This just showed up, Wed, July 11, 12 noon:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5907/43913/
Quote:
Georges Fire Wildfire
Whitney Portal Road, Whitney Portal and Trailhead to Re-open

Shepherd Pass Trail also Re-opening

The Inyo National Forest is planning to re-open the Whitney Portal Road and access to the Mt. Whitney Trailhead at 6:00 pm today. The Shepherd Pass Trail is also re-opening.

The evacuation is also being lifted for the Whitney Portal area, including campgrounds, residents, and the Whitney Portal Store.

The opening is tentative and could change if unexpected fire behavior were to occur...


Last edited by Steve C; 07/11/18 11:05 AM. Reason: fire update