VIDEO: Granddaddy Basin in the High Uintas

[mountain wanderer]

The bark beetle has been devastating that area (Uintas). There have been a few human caused wildfires in that area this year, including 2 currently burning. As sad as it would be, fire may be the best thing to regenerate growth inn that area.

Yeah, I think that a fire is the only thing that will stop them.

[mountain wanderer]

Great trip report. Will be there in a couple of weeks myself. It's a fun area.

It is a great area! Just got a report from Wasatch Will and he said that there has been a problem bear in the area between Granddaddy Lake & Betsy Lake. It has gone as far as slashing people's gear. Be safe in there!

[Alamosa]

It is a great area! Just got a report from Wasatch Will and he said that there has been a problem bear in the area between Granddaddy Lake & Betsy Lake. It has gone as far as slashing people's gear. Be safe in there!

Good to know. Guess it will be more like camping in bear country at home.

[mountain wanderer]

Good to know. Guess it will be more like camping in bear country at home.

Yeah, not a big deal for someone who camps in Montana. I'm surprised to hear about bears there. I've never seen one in there and I can't remember seeing any sign either.

[Alamosa]

Unfortunately, the trip seems very unlikely. The area is part of the East Fork fire closure. Unlikely that it will be lifted before Oct.

[mountain wanderer]

Unfortunately, the trip seems very unlikely. The area is part of the East Fork fire closure. Unlikely that it will be lifted before Oct.

It's that time of year... I'm having to make some "plan b" routes because there are fires close to where I want to go next.