Here is the prompt response I just received from Claire regarding portage maintenance and the Irvine Area since the fire.



We have not visited the Irvine area since before the fire of 2018.  And this fire was pretty intense in these parts.  So, the area is making it to the top of our priority list for next summer and will be challenging to find and to clear... especially with less experienced crews.  Both of our senior crew leaders (wardens) have moved on and our new leaders will be in training.

So, we have not pointed folks to Irvine, nor do I know of any visitors this summer that ventured thru here.  That is about all that I can offer you at this time. Unless you are planning a later summer trip, traveling thru here prior to crews having had a chance to clear the routes could be more than you bargain for.