JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Public feedback is being sought concerning the proposed use of Bridger-Teton National Forest for a recreational event near Pinedale.
The proposed event would be a part of the annual Wind River Mountain Festival taking place this summer from July 21-23. Organizers are planning an adventure race consisting of three legs: a mountain biking, paddling, and a trekking portion. A maximum of 100 participants and approximately 30 spectators is anticipated.
The mountain biking portion of the course would happen on existing cross-country trails in the Kelly Park and White Pine Area. The trekking portion would occur off trail, outside of Wilderness in the Sweeney Creek Drainage and from Kelly Park to Fremont Lake. The paddling leg would take place on Fremont Lake. The race is scheduled to begin at White Pine and end at Lakeside Lodge. It would be a full-day event on July 23.
Proposed operating requirements include parking for participants and spectators would be limited to the White Pine Ski Area, Kelly Park, Fremont Lake Campground Group Site and Lakeside Lodge. No parking would be allowed along Forest Service Roads #749, #741, #740, nor at the Sandy Beach Swimming and Picnic Area. Where events cross roadways or have potential impacts with other recreation users, signing will be posted by the permit holder. The permit holder would be responsible for setup and cleanup of the event.
The Pinedale Ranger District of the BTNF is seeking public comment regarding the event. All comments should be submitted by June 6. Contact Thea Koci at the Pinedale Ranger District Office at 307-367-5741, tkoci@fs.fed.us, or P.O. Box 220, Pinedale, WY.
