Lack of snow keeps Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area closed to snow vehicles
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/06/2018 - 10:45am
The Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area (BWRA) on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Bridgeport Ranger District remains closed to over-snow vehicles due to lack of snow, a press release from the U.S. Forest Service said.
Snow levels must meet the minimum requirement of 24 inches in order to open the area, according to the Forest Service.
“Without the proper amount of snow resource damage can occur, which is a violation of federal regulations and could carry a fine up to $5,000 and/or six months in jail,” said Adrianne Thatcher, Recreation Staff Officer. “However, people are still allowed to use this area to enjoy other recreational activities such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.”
For updates on the status of the BWRA, please contact the Bridgeport Ranger District at (760) 932-7070 or visit the Bridgeport Avalanche Center’s website at: http://bridgeportavalanchecenter.org/
