Flathead National Forest seeks input on winter recreation events and guiding services

The Flathead National Forest is accepting public comment on winter 2020-21 recreation events and temporary outfitting and guiding activities across the forest. The activities would take place between Dec. 1 and April 30.

The events and activities include things like a cross-country ski event, avalanche training, snowmobile and snow bike tours, and guided skiing, among others.

The Forest Service issues permits for these activities based on a “user day” which means that one person on a guided trip would be counted as one user day. Ten people on a one-day trip would be counted as 10 user days, for example.

Additional information and maps for all the projects can be found on the Flathead National Forest website. The website will be updated with additional information about the status of each permit as it is reviewed by specialists and any permits are issued. The public should submit comments by Nov. 6 to comments-northern-flathead@usda.gov.