Hi, this is Mert Russo (Park Ranger) for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Complex.

This past week we groomed:

Tuesday- SR 39 to Curtis Creek Jct.

Wednesday- SR 39 to Red Spur

Thursday- SR 39

Please remember to look at the avalanche advisory prior to going out to "play", as well as having the correct gear that you need when you do go out. A survival kit, beacons, and the right equipment are somethings that you need when you go out.

The fee for the parking lot is $5 for the day, or you can buy a season pass for $50.

Please remember that if you are taking your children out, those between 8 and 16 need an Off Highway Vehicle certificate prior to driving their own sleds on public land. For more questions about this, please look at our OHV laws at www.stateparks.utah.gov.

Thanks for your time...

Have a good day!!!

Currently there is not enough snow for us to groom. We will begin doing so when there is enough snow to where the snowcat is not taking a beating.

As of November 20, 2011 there is 21" of snow at Dry Bread Pond and 25" at Monte Cristo.

UDOT closed SR-39, at the monte cristo parking lot, on November 15. There is about 14 inches of snow in the parking lot. Currently the snow cat is not in operation. Grooming runs will begin when enough snow has accumulated as to not damage the snow cat.

The avalanche condition is considerable so be safe in the backcountry. The fee schedule for the parking lot is $5.00 per day or a season pass can be purchased for $40.00 through December 31, 2011. On January 1, 2012 the season pass can be purchased for $50.

We encourage you to obtain an avalanche advisory before venturing out into the backcountry. Also be prepared with the appropriate avalanche gear and training. If you have snowmobile riders under the age of 16 , the snowmobile safety course, required by law, can be taken on line at www.stateparks.utah.gov.