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  1. St Helens is open to snowmobiles, except for designated areas...
  2. I was up there that day when the guy fell in the crevasse. Yes, I am a snowmobiler so you can start throwing stones... What I felt was "great" was to watch people come together in a time of need. Skiers, hikers, snowmobilers. Everyone stopped what they were doing to try to help out. In the end the guy was saved and that is the important part. Unfortunately when things aren't on the line different groups of people have a much harder time getting along. I for one, will always help out when someone is in need, especially in the backcountry, it's a must! I don't care what you do, that's your thing, just have fun, be careful and respectful to other and the environment. This particular area (NRA) on Mt Baker is open to snowmobiling, even where the snowmobile fell into the crevasse. The person who fell in was not breaking any laws and he and I are very mindful of the wilderness boundaries. The NRA area is a multi use area, so that means everyone can be there, which unfortunately can create the tensions between the different groups, which are being voiced here in this thread. Snowmobilier's are just people who want to go out and enjoy the outdoors "like you", they just enjoy it in a different manner. Most of them, I feel, are very courteous towards skiers and hikers and try to respect that, by passing you slowly on the trail, giving a wave as we pass by and so on. As far as snowmobiliers invading the wilderness area I believe that education is the key. Snowmobiles are advancing so quickly that they are taking people further into the mountains with less effort. So now you could have wilderness violations by accident, where in the past it would take an expert rider to even get close to the wilderness. Although, honestly, I believe most snowmobilers do not infringe on the wilderness area. If you see someone riding where they shouldn't, try to inform them that they are breaking the law. Be mindful that if you tell them NICELY, they will be more willing to listen to you and what you have to say. I believe if people know the rules they will obey. Lastly, the snowmobile that fell into the crevasse…. Every attempt is being made to extract the snowmobile from the crevasse. It was decided that due to the complexity of the extraction they were going to wait for better weather and obtain a skilled crew for the job so no lives would be put at risk. Yes, the forest service was informed of the incident, by the party that fell into the crevasse. Have fun on the snow and maybe I'll see some of you up there. I'll be the one cleaning up the snow parks this weekend...
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