Estes Park / Big Thompson Canyon Flood Videos

In case you missed some of the film footage coming from the Colorado flood last week, I wanted to share a couple of videos from the Estes Park / Big Thompson Canyon areas. Whether you've only been to the area once, many times, or have ever lived here, the sights are quite shocking and amazing at the same time.

The first two videos are from Nick Mollé Productions, which show the flood as it passes through Estes Park. Clips were taken from various locations:





This video shows rescue crews bringing a person over the raging waters of the Big Thompson River in Estes Park:



The last video shows raw footage from a cameraman as he followed along with the Fire Department responding to the flood in the Big Thompson Canyon:




Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com

Investigators Seek Information on the Alexander Fire in the Big Thompson Canyon

The Alexander Fire that burned 1.1 acres on Alexander Mountain in the Big Thompson Canyon before being contained on February 8th, was caused by an escaped campfire.

Firefighters declared the fire to be controlled on February 9th, and continue to check the fire.

Anyone who was in the area last week or has information related to this fire is asked to contact Terry Baxter, U.S. Forest Service Fire Investigator, at 970-295-6719.


Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com