Cooking in the colorado back country with the fire ban

[Summitmike]

Does anyone know the restrictions on stoves in the back country during the state wide stage 2 fire ban in Colorado?

 

[durangobrad]

Gas stoves are acceptable. No charcoal or wood burning.

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[brsnow]

Stay up to date, it can change in either direction with restrictions.

 

[Summitmike]

For sure

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Below is an excerpt from the Stage 2 fire restriction order recently issued for the White River National Forest. I assume the liquid/gas stove exemption also applies elsewhere, but it's probably a good idea to check the order(s) for your specific area.

PROHIBITIONS: This Order prohibits the following acts in the Restricted Area:​

1) Igniting, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, including fires in developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic areas), charcoal grills and barbecues, coal and wood burning stoves, and sheepherder’s stoves. 36 CFR § 261.52(a).​

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EXEMPTIONS:​

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from specified Prohibitions of this Order:​

3) Persons using pressurized liquid or gas devices (stoves, grills or lanterns) with shut-off valves in an area at least three feet from any flammable materials are exempt from Prohibition #1.​

 

[Ucsdryder]

enclosed stoves are ok.

PSA!!!!! Don’t be an idiot and think “I’m fair enough away from the road. I’ll just start a camp fire. Nobody will know”. IT’S BEYOND DRY.