Past Project:
Lassen Share-the-Dream-Trail

In 2006 and 2007, skiers, snowshoers, and environmentalists thwarted plans for the Share-the-Dream (Snowmobile) Trail that threatened to breach the McGowan winter non-motor vehicle area where skiers and snowshoers seek solitude.

Snowlands Network, which initiated a letter-writing campaign opposing motorized use in the McGowan area, received a letter from Forest Supervisor Laurie Tippin stating: "Unless there is concurrence by non-motorized users of the McGowan Lake Trail, we are not amending our current Forest Order that prohibits motor vehicle travel (including snowmobiles) on this route during the winter. ... The McGowan Lake Trail is a unique opportunity for human powered winter sports enthusiasts. We intend to continue to manage it as a non-motorized trail."

The 140-mile snowmobile trail envisioned by the snowmobile community would have circled Lassen Volcanic National Park and passed through the McGowan area. Snowlands went on record as opposing the trail entering the McGowan area and garnered opposition support from the local Chico ski group and the Butte Environmental Council.

A well-deserved thank you goes to Larry Crisman for working on the issue locally and to all who supported the campaign with letters and emails.