Wildfires in Colorado

[Nick]

Will it affect any resorts?

http://www.planetski.eu/news/3975

So far no ski resorts in Colorado have been directly affected however they are monitoring things closely and restrictions have been put in place.The state contains many of the most popularski resorts in the USA including Vail, Aspen, Loveland, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. They are not under threat but there are fears wildfires could start as conditions are similar to elsewhere in the state.
The Vail Resorts has imposed restrictions across the resorts that it runs.
Smoking is currently prohibited in all areas of the mountain resorts, including all facilities in the resorts. There are no open flames allowed such as lighters and stoves. Fireworks are banned.
Extra signs have been put up and peope are being asked to be carefull and vigilant.
"Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone resorts are currently observing fire restrictions which are intended for the safety of our guests, property and the wilderness," said a resort spokeswoman to PlanetSKI.
"We haven't seen the smoke as the fires as not near the resorts but people are just being as cautious as possible."
In the ski resorts people are following developments closely.
"Vail Mountain is currently aligned with and fully supportive of the U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Vail on the current Stage II restrictions. On the mountain side, we continue to remind and educate guests about the restrictions both verbally and with additional signage. Skies are blue, temperatures are comfortable in the 70s and 80s, the Eagle Bahn Gondola is open daily, and Adventure Ridge activities are operating normally," said a spokeswoman from Vail, Liz Biebl.

SkiStef or vdk03 - we want the boots on the ground report!

 

[gmcunni]

SkiStef or vdk03 - hope you are safe.

a family friend recently moved to CO Springs and my wife was chatting today with her. they are a bit freaked out.

 

[Nick]

I didn't realize how intense it was (hadn't been watching the news much with the new baby in the house) but got in some CNN yesterday and it's pretty nuts.

 

[wa-loaf]

Check out the pics here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/nycsouthpaw/colorado-is-on-fire-4xje

Snow making equipment is actually very handy for fighting fires within a resort.