MBNA is a non-profit organization supported by its members, other community contributors, and grants. We operate under a Challenge Cost Share Agreement with the U.S. Forest but are entirely responsible for the grooming of the Nordic ski trails at the Happy Jack area. Tax deductible memberships and donations are vital for covering administrative costs such as insurance, mailings, and the web site where we post information about trail conditions and events. They also help pay for grooming of the ski trails, which is done entirely by MBNA.
NEWS
October Update
A giant thank you to everyone that helped out on Trail Days. The Warming Hut is looking sharp with its new coat of stain, and the trails--new and old--are ready to go. And we've even got some snow! Not enough to groom yet, but if we all do our snow dances, hopefully it won't be too long.
It's time to renew your MBNA membership. It's easy, just click the button above!
VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6 pm
To help assure we're all healthy for the upcoming ski season, this year's meeting will again be held virtually via Zoom. All are welcome to join; use this link to join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83656876224?pwd=ZGQ4S21EemFod2EwZG9RMitRVEoyZz09
Topics to be addressed will include a membership and budget update, information on the new trail reroutes, grooming, grants and fund raising, Multi-Use Trail packing, instruction, races, and COVID considerations. We'll also allow time for questions.
MBNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
At the annual meeting, you will have an opportunity to nominate yourself or someone else to run for the Board of Directors and all those running will have an opportunity to make a brief statement. The only requirement for being a board member is that you are a member in good standing (have paid your annual membership dues or hold a lifetime membership). Voting will be held online. Only members who have paid this year's annual fee and lifetime members will be eligible to vote. A link to a Survey Monkey ballot will be sent within a few days after the annual meeting. Voting will be open for 5 days.
TRAIL UPDATES
Check out updated Trail Map--Gobi's Loop has been rerouted and extended, and two all new loops have been added off of Summit. They'll sure be fun when the snow flies!
A giant thank you to everyone that helped out on Trail Days. The Warming Hut is looking sharp with its new coat of stain, and the trails--new and old--are ready to go. And we've even got some snow! Not enough to groom yet, but if we all do our snow dances, hopefully it won't be too long.
It's time to renew your MBNA membership. It's easy, just click the button above!
VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6 pm
To help assure we're all healthy for the upcoming ski season, this year's meeting will again be held virtually via Zoom. All are welcome to join; use this link to join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83656876224?pwd=ZGQ4S21EemFod2EwZG9RMitRVEoyZz09
Topics to be addressed will include a membership and budget update, information on the new trail reroutes, grooming, grants and fund raising, Multi-Use Trail packing, instruction, races, and COVID considerations. We'll also allow time for questions.
MBNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
At the annual meeting, you will have an opportunity to nominate yourself or someone else to run for the Board of Directors and all those running will have an opportunity to make a brief statement. The only requirement for being a board member is that you are a member in good standing (have paid your annual membership dues or hold a lifetime membership). Voting will be held online. Only members who have paid this year's annual fee and lifetime members will be eligible to vote. A link to a Survey Monkey ballot will be sent within a few days after the annual meeting. Voting will be open for 5 days.
TRAIL UPDATES
Check out updated Trail Map--Gobi's Loop has been rerouted and extended, and two all new loops have been added off of Summit. They'll sure be fun when the snow flies!
USFS 2021 Annual Parking Passes
2021 Medicine Bow-Routt Annual Day-Use Passes are now Available
The 2021 Medicine Bow-Routt Annual Day-Use Pass is now available for public purchase. Passes can be purchased at the West Laramie Fly Store for $30. The Annual Day-Use Pass is valid for one calendar year from January 1 – December 31, and is a valid substitute for day-use fees on the forests. It is honored at all day-use areas across the forests, including Fish Creek Falls, Tie City Trailhead, Happy Jack Trailhead, Chimney Park Trailhead, Corner Mountain Trailhead, and Laramie Peak Trailhead.
More information on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests Annual Day-Use Pass is available on the Recreation Passes & Permits website. Information is also available on the USFS Twitter, @FS_MBRTB.
The Medicine Bow Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin offices are serving the public remotely and are available to answer questions by phone.
2021 Medicine Bow-Routt Annual Day-Use Passes are now Available
The 2021 Medicine Bow-Routt Annual Day-Use Pass is now available for public purchase. Passes can be purchased at the West Laramie Fly Store for $30. The Annual Day-Use Pass is valid for one calendar year from January 1 – December 31, and is a valid substitute for day-use fees on the forests. It is honored at all day-use areas across the forests, including Fish Creek Falls, Tie City Trailhead, Happy Jack Trailhead, Chimney Park Trailhead, Corner Mountain Trailhead, and Laramie Peak Trailhead.
More information on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests Annual Day-Use Pass is available on the Recreation Passes & Permits website. Information is also available on the USFS Twitter, @FS_MBRTB.
The Medicine Bow Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin offices are serving the public remotely and are available to answer questions by phone.
Parking on Happy Jack Road (WYO 210) is Illegal
MBNA was contacted by WYDOT on 3/30/20 to pass along the following information:
The Happy Jack Recreation Area, especially the Tie City Trailhead, has been increasing in popularity. With all the COVID-19-related event and business closures occurring right now, it's likely that the area will be even busier with folks wanting to be active outdoors.
In circumstances where the parking lot fills up with vehicles or it's full of snow, parking on Happy Jack Road (WYO 210) has become many people's go-to alternative for trailhead parking.
We have a feeling that folks are largely unaware that it is illegal to do so, even if the car is parked fully out of the travel lane. Additionally, parking on the side of the highway can potentially start forest fires in the summer and creates difficulties for snowplows trying to keep Happy Jack Road open in the winter, among other concerns.
MBNA was contacted by WYDOT on 3/30/20 to pass along the following information:
The Happy Jack Recreation Area, especially the Tie City Trailhead, has been increasing in popularity. With all the COVID-19-related event and business closures occurring right now, it's likely that the area will be even busier with folks wanting to be active outdoors.
In circumstances where the parking lot fills up with vehicles or it's full of snow, parking on Happy Jack Road (WYO 210) has become many people's go-to alternative for trailhead parking.
We have a feeling that folks are largely unaware that it is illegal to do so, even if the car is parked fully out of the travel lane. Additionally, parking on the side of the highway can potentially start forest fires in the summer and creates difficulties for snowplows trying to keep Happy Jack Road open in the winter, among other concerns.
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