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Yellowstone Winter Use Scoping comments due. Yellowstone National Park winter use planning is beginning once again.Comments for the scoping process are due by March 30. Click here to read the WSSA comments then click over to the park service website here to tell the park service what is important to you and your family in your own words. Jackson Hole World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb still on. Despite rumors to the contrary the 35th Annual World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb in Jackson is set to hit the throttle March 25 - 28,2010! For more information click on over the the Snow Devils' website at www.snowdevils.org. Pink Ribbon Ride is coming to Wyoming on March 19 & 20. For complete information, see the Wyoming Event webpage here. State Trails Reminds of Avalanche Dangers Snowmobilers and other winter outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to be aware of potential avalanche dangers. Wyoming State Trails would like to remind everyone, whether they are snowmobiling, backcountry skiing or snowshoeing, to take precautions and be prepared in case a slide is triggered. The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Forest Center in Wyoming and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center are reporting "considerable" danger at this time, meaning with the warming temperatures "dangerous unstable slabs exist on steep terrain on certain aspects. Human triggered avalanches are probable. Natural avalanches are possible." The Colorado Center forecasts for the entire state of Colorado, which includes the "Front Range." The Front Range forecast offers some of the same conditions as the Snowy Range - Sierra Madres areas of southern Wyoming. "Snowmobilers and other enthusiasts should learn about avalanches and what to do in case they, or a companion, are caught in one. There are courses available each year that teach avalanche rescue procedures using beacons, probes and shovels," said Chris McNeil, safety and education coordinator for Wyoming State Trails. "Knowing what to look for with avalanche forecasts, snow pack conditions, weather conditions and terrain issues will keep everyone safe. It could happen at any time; so be prepared," McNeil emphasized. For more information on avalanche safety courses in Wyoming, contact Chris McNeil at 307-335-8747.To see current avalanche forecasts, visit Wyoming State Trails Snow Conditions at http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/Conditions/index.asp and click on the links under Avalanche Reports.   Watch out for that tree!! Wyo. State Trails, Forest Service encourages snowmobilers to be safe Snowmobilers heading out to enjoy their public lands are reminded to be aware of potential hazards, both above and below the snow. “ The beetle epidemic has left a lot of dead trees along forest routes, including snowmobile trails,” said Mary Peterson, Forest Supervisor of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. “Some dead trees may have already fallen on routes and been covered up with snow, so snowmobilers need to be extra vigilant.” The forest service has been clearing roads and trails but with the large number of miles on the Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests, they haven’t all been cleared yet. Some winter and summer recreation trails may need to be closed until the trees are removed. Snowmobilers may also encounter rocks, stumps and other obstacles under the snow. “ Use good judgment and always consider the changing environment. High wind events can and will bring trees down. Use caution when seeking shelter in the trees,” said Brad Hill, Program Manager for Wyoming State Trails Program. “ “Always have a map of your route, know the weather, and let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. And never snowmobile alone.” Please contact the forest service about downed trees on groomed snowmobile trails. Snow condition information and more snowmobile safety tips are at wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/Conditions. The Wyoming State Trails Program partners with land management agencies to create, maintain and provide funding and or labor and equipment for trails, including grooming snowmobile trails. An emphasis is placed upon the federal lands that host 98% of the 8,500 miles of trails in Wyoming. For more information about recreating on your national forests, please visit: www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr. ACSA Cash Calendars are available!! They look great and are fabulous gifts for the upcoming holiday season. In fact, they're great gifts all year long...they just keep on giving! Cash prizes are awarded every day of the year...and the cost is only $20. Contact the WSSA, your director or the ACSA Office. Access Wyoming Update A brief roundup of the ongoing activities and efforts being taken to protect snowmobile access around the state. Click here. Arctic Cat Supports Pink Ribbon Riders Raising funds to directly assist breast cancer patients For the past three years, Arctic Cat has proudly supported the Pink Ribbon Riders breast cancer organization, whose mission is to create awareness for breast cancer in women and men, and to financially assist those in need. Over that time, Arctic Cat donated three limited-edition Arctic Cat snowmobiles, which Pink Ribbon Riders used in raffle drawings to raise more than $30,000. During the Sno-Baron’s Haydays event in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Arctic Cat presented Pink Ribbon with the fourth snowmobile in the series: a Limited Edition 2010 Crossfire 600, with a one-of-a-kind Pink Ribbon Riders graphic package and the addition of several Arctic Cat accessories including a lightweight mountain seat. We invite you to support the Pink Ribbon Riders by visiting their website at www.pinkribbonriders.com, where you can learn about fundraising events and opportunities, including the purchase of raffle tickets to win this very special snowmobile. The following is a schedule of 2010 Pink Ribbon Riders events: January 8-9, Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids, MN January 15-16, Fair Oaks Golf Club, Grafton, ND February 13-14, The Eagles Lodge, Gaylord, MI February 19-20, The Eagle River Inn, Eagle River, WI February 26-27, The Ole Barn, Inlet, NY March 19-20, Togwotee Mountain Lodge, Moran, WY