Lack of Snow on Mount Lemmon

Updated February 25, 2014 - Posted January 26, 2014 - Charles Miles

Mt. Lemmon ski area lacks snow – The article says that “Ski Valley has opened every season going back 50 years, providing the southernmost skiing in the continental United States”, but weather may not cooperate in opening this year…

Injured Hiker – Blackett’s Ridge

Updated February 25, 2014 - Posted January 24, 2014 - Charles Miles

SARA teams and PCSD SAR deputies escort an injured hiker on Blackett’s ridge in Sabino Canyon last night

Rabid Skunk

Updated February 25, 2014 - Posted January 23, 2014 - Charles Miles

Skunk with Rabies Found Among Hikers at Catalina State Park – This skunk was apparently in the middle of a well used trail, some useful information from the article:

Rabies is a life-threatening disease caused by the rabies virus. Humans usually get rabies from a bite, scratch, or other direct physical contact with the saliva or secretion from an infected animal. It may take a few weeks or even a few years for people to show symptoms after being infected with rabies. However, once someone with rabies starts developing symptoms, that person usually does not survive. Early symptoms may include: headache, a high temperature, irritability and sometimes itching or pain where the contact occurred.

Helicopter Rescue on the Backside of Mount Lemmon

Updated February 25, 2014 - Posted January 17, 2014 - Charles Miles

Helicopter crew rescues man on Mt. Lemmon – “The Pima County Sheriff’s Department rescued a man on the back side of Mount Lemmon. Authorities said a man fell about 20 feet while trying to cross a small footbridge in a remote location that would’ve taken emergency crews more than two hours to reach, so a chopper crew took a deputy to the area to hoist him up.”

Forest Fee Program Input

Updated February 25, 2014 - Posted January 14, 2014 - Charles Miles

Coronado National Forest seeks input on changes to fee program Public meetings scheduled – “The Forest has completed a draft fee strategy and business plan to improve efficiency and customer service at fee sites and contribute to sustainable recreation on the forest.” For the Santa Catalina Ranger District there is an open house February 5, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.at the Morris K. Udall Regional Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ.