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Quote (ZRT600MtnCat @ Feb. 16, 2002, 1:47pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">How was the snow?
Were there any good riding areas?
Were there Rocks and dirt showing through?
I am planning to be there on the 22 Feb. Should I stay home?
I want to ride, not sight see (will do that too, but am going for the ride, and do not plan on going to the park this time).
Did you post the trail report in the trail report section?
The snow in some of the pictures in the background looks thin, How was the snow?
Please? Please?
I like the pics, Thank You, Post the location where the rest are when you are done.
Thanks again.
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Snowpack within the park is running between 28 to 33 inches on the trails. Trails are groomed every other day, and conditions do vary depending on traffic. I stayed strictly in the Park, so I cannot state what conditions are like within Cooke City (looked to be pretty good on my drive there and back), or West Yellowstone. The Mammoth Hot Springs area is typically VERY thin, and the NPS is putting sawdust down on places where the bare road is showing. Where I went, leaving the groomed trail would have been good for a $5000 fine, and an escort out of the park.
Rocky Mountain Snowpack is a bit below average this season (like everybody else), but conditions still look good enough, and more snow is on the way. I'd say take your trip and enjoy. I would call ahead to where you plan to visit to find out their local conditions.
I will be more than happy to post the URL to the site when it's up. You're welcome, and thanx for the compliments on the pictures.