Meg Simone 
Montana Snowmobile Association is formally stating our opposition to the plowing of HWY212 also known as “the plug”, east of Cooke City. MSA represents 26 clubs and 520 registered members in Montana, the Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club in Cooke City is one of our 26 MSA clubs. This topic has come up almost every year … Read more
“After a brutal 2022-23 winter that saw extended road closures across much of Wyoming, WYDOT officials say more of the same is in store with the agency shorthanded 60 – 70 snowplow workers.” Read the full article: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/08/01/wydot-expects-to-be-short-200-300-workers-come-winter/ POP’s Take: Plowing “The Plug” and opening travel to the east over roads that most likely will … Read more
A short drive out of town, these vehicles and rigs lined Highway 212 “The Plug” the weekend of May 20th. An example of what Highway 212 could look like without proper planning and parking should “The Plug” get plowed. Keep in mind the snowbanks aren’t impeding where people park.
Motorized Use Atop Beartooth Pass – READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/motorized-use-atop-beartooth-pass-raises-environmental-concerns-as-forest-travel-plan-stalls/article_4b511966-f662-11ed-a001-4b3fdaf7c089.html
WSSA Voices Concerns Over RRC-ITRR Outdoor Recreation Study EXCERPT: Highway 212 is ‘the heart and core’ of the Beartooth Mountains snowmobile trail system which, according to the UW study, accounts for over $7.8 million in annual trip and equipment expenditures in the Beartooths/Park County area. So, we remain heavily vested in trying to keep this trail … Read more
Cody Country Snowmobile Association – Concerns Over Outdoor Recreation Enhancement Study This letter addresses some concerns with the “Outdoor Recreation Enhancement Study” proposed by Park County Travel.
WY Commissioners Decline To Provide Support For PCTC Study Key takeaways: Park County WY commissioners are right, this is being fueled by big tourism business like Xannterra, Blair Hotels (Holiday Inn), and The Irma Hotel. Their study does not have any focus on a new trail and parking area which is imperative and a win/win … Read more
2020-2021 Wyoming Comprehensive Snowmobile Recreation Report As found on Snowmobile Info: https://www.snowmobileinfo.org/snowmobile-access-docs/2021-wyoming-snowmobile-study.pdf
WYDOT Staffing: Hwy 296 is classified “low volume” and only plowed during daylight hours. As seen in the Cowboy State Daily March 9, 2023 “Reiner and his staff battled through a rough winter this year, with historic snow and cold temperatures blanketing most of the state’s roads. Entering the winter, the agency was short 71 snowplow … Read more
