In the past 6 years we have had 2 mega-fires within a few miles or even less, both unprecedented for thousands of years in size and impact. Here is a set showing the most recent fire last fall: Beaver Creek Fire
interesting views do open: L1018399 by unoh7, 28cron
even in crisis, the backcountry is beautiful: L1018587 by unoh7, 50 cron
The last three shots show whitebark pines, cornerstone of protein and shelter above 8500ft in central Idaho. We have lost 90% in the last decade, as the old hard \"20 below for two weeks\" winters warm and many more Mountain Pine beetles survive and reach up to the whitebarks.
