It was still searching last winter, when early snow meant more recreationists in the field and a spike in complaints from the motorized and nonmotorized factions. LeVere opposes putting the Forest Service in the middle and challenged the coalition to work out the differences. The members agreed last month to come up with a solution by Oct. 1 although LaVere would still have the final say. Sandra Mitchell of the Idaho State Snowmobile Association is an advocate for the mechanized machines, but she has been a coalition member from the start and remains optimistic. She predicted some areas will be set aside for skiers, some for snowmobile riders and some trails may be shared.
Reasonable people can work out a solution.
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