In 1994, a wildfire on Colorado's Storm King Mountain was wrongly identified at the outset as occurring in South Canyon.
This unintentional, seemingly minor human error was the first in a string of mistakes that would be compounded into one of the greatest tragedies in the annals of firefighting. Before it was done, fourteen courageous firefighters—men and women, hotshots, smoke jumpers, and helicopter crew—would lose their lives battling the deadly so-called South Canyon blaze.
John N. Maclean's award-winning national bestseller Fire on the Mountain is a stunning reconstruction of the killer conflagration and its aftermath—a page-turning true adventure of nature at its most unforgiving, and a powerful, indelible portrait of a unique breed of heroes who regularly and without question place their lives on the line.
A comprehensive list of art openings, receptions, and tours Asheville Citizen-Times Guided tour of “Fire on the Mountain: Studio Glass in WNC.” Tour continues at Blue Spiral I on Biltmore Avenue to view “Glass Secessionism.” Free with membership, $8 non-members. Call 253-3227, ext. 120, to register. CALL FOR PASTEL ARTISTS: ... and more » |
KVAL | Where were you? 'I remember the ash falling like snow' KVAL They played 'Fire On The Mountain' when we got the news...it was awesome." Deadheads being detailed devotees of their favorite band, however, records show the Dead didn't play that day. They were in Portland a month later during the June 12, 1980, ... |
Good Vibrations: A Q&A With Mickey Hart American Songwriter A lot of people don't realize you co-wrote Dead songs like “Fire On The Mountain” and “Playing In The Band.” What were your contributions there? “Fire On The Mountain” and “Playing In The Band” are actually my songs. A lot of the music of the Grateful ... and more » |
Fire on the Mountain comprises chili cook-off, Beltane celebration Nevada Appeal The 29th annual Inter national Chili Society's Chili Cook-Off has joined up this year with the newly formed Beltane Festival to create Fire on the Mountain. The annual event in Virginia City will be from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday on C Street ... |
Fire on the mountain Jefferson Post by By Adam Orr By Adam Orr After decades of warnings from Smokey Bear, and diligent efforts by government agencies and the public to protect woodlands from fire, it comes as a shock that setting a forest on fire is necessary. and more » |
NewsNet5.com | Rock Hall adds Grateful Dead programs to coincide with exhibit NewsNet5.com The mammoth three-set show features classics like “Sugar Magnolia,” “Fire On the Mountain,” “Dark Star” and “St. Stephen” and a special appearance by Ken Kesey. TICKETS:This event is FREE with a ticket reservation online at http://tickets.rockhall.com ... and more » |
Chili cookoff in Virginia City adds fire festival Reno Gazette Journal That's what Rich Crombie, organizer of the Fire on the Mountain chili cookoff in Virginia City, has done. The two-day event from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday will host around 40 of the best chili cookers in the West competing for a spot in the ... and more » |
Fire on the Mountain takes wing tomorrow in Highland Westword (blog) By Patrick Langlois Wed., Apr. 25 2012 at 3:09 PM The first out-of-state location of Fire on the Mountain, a wing chain based in Portland, Oregon, will open tomorrow at 3801 West 32nd Avenue. Although usual business hours will be 11 am to 11 pm daily, ... |
Chili cookoff set for this weekend in Virginia City Reno Gazette Journal That's what Rich Crombie, organizer of the Fire On The Mountain chili cookoff in Virginia City has done. The two-day event on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm will host around 40 of the best chili cookers in the west competing for a spot in the ... and more » |
Presidency's Dilemma - Between NSA's Gaffe and Okah's Bombshell AllAfrica.com Taking advantage of the show, members of the opposition quickly fuelled the fire on the mountain by showering praise on the 'democratic and outspoken' NSA for telling what they considered as blunt truth against his own party. and more » |
