Prairie Pine Trinities Access Change

[GUNGA GALUNGA]

For those that may not be aware, Elmore County commissioners have decided that "for our safety" they will not be plowing from the dam at Anderson Ranch Reservoir into Fall Creek as well as from Boise to Prairie via Blacks Creek. I was not at the meeting but a friend was. From what I understand there is no overnight parking at the snoparks, of course there will not be parking at Fall Creek Lodge as there will be no access to it via vehicle. They also are refusing to plow from the dam to the launch so no parking there either. And riding sleds from Blacks Creek will be compromised because they are going to plow at a ranch between Boise and Prairie. I also empathize with the residents of both Prairie and Fall Creek as their businesses are going to take a major hit from tourism. The people I have met that live/work there are good people that are just trying to eek out a living while providing services to people in our sport. The subject was brought up to start their own highway district and was also shut down. When a friend asked if they could plow it themselves he was advised he would be cited. Just a friendly heads up if you care to be involved and for making plans when traveling to the area.

 

[meathooker]

wow....

that is going to be horrible for the local businesses.

is there someone we can contact to express our opinions on this?

 

[GUNGA GALUNGA]

I wish I knew. Being a simple man, I don't know politics but it may be a good time for a good ole fashioned book burnin, or something like that. I will check around and let you know.

 

[vdigz]

That's a bummer, I wanted to sled into Fall Creek this year and stay the night, they have a nice little lodge there.

 

[badass1000]

For those that may not be aware, Elmore County commissioners have decided that "for our safety" they will not be plowing from the dam at Anderson Ranch Reservoir into Fall Creek as well as from Boise to Prairie via Blacks Creek.
wow. how is not plowing the road going to be safe? I went from Boise to Prairie via Blacks Creek quite a few times last year. Great place to ride. I know several others that go their all the time. They will not be happy either. I know they went to the meeting a week or two ago to discuss not plowing the roads. Their they were told they would check into seeing what they could do about plowing the road, but got the feeling they were just trying to be nice with all the people that showed up to the meeting. Sounds like that is what it was. Sound nice to their face and stab them in the back.
So what are all the busineses in prarie supposed to do? just go out of business? Great way to boost the economy. Give obama a call. lol...

 

[Lucias]

This is retarded over the last 2 years I have went up to Prairie almost every weekend sledding.. I was up there last Saturday. I don't even know what to say this is so retarded.. Is there anything we can do to help fight this?

 

[Lucias]

Talked to the Y-Stop they said the Damn road will be open.. if you have any questions give them a call Y Stop

 

[badass1000]

I went up their about 3 weeks ago. good road ride with a little playing around on top. I am trying to finish my sled before I go again.
A couple guys headed up today. I guess I will hear back how it went tonight.

 

[Lucias]

I was supposed to go with them today but got stuck here doing graduation stuff... Some other friends went to the Trinity Creek side and said they busted trail the whole way in and that it was good but the snow was setting up since it was so warm out. which is good we need a good base..

 

[prairiepowderhead]

Hello out there, Well you all got your wish. The commissioners decided to plow the road out when they have everything else cleared up , that means when the road to mountain home and the prairie top is good they will go hit blacks creek. history lesson, my dad was the road maintenence man for 35 years in prairie and I was for 2 years, blacks cr. rd. is a scarry road to plow 2 feet of snow off of. with no comunication and as steep as all of those grades are it can get harry, I am not against keeping it open when they can, but I feel that the mail route to Mtn. home needs to be first , and if we cannot get out of our driveways , what good is it to have blacks cr. open, I like riding with all you guys from town , well most of you, haha, I like to see you guys make it up blacks cr. its faster and maybe you can get here before noon (bodie) but when it closses for a few days while they clean us out dont call the comissioners and b itch or they will close it up tight, let them clean things up first and then they will go take care of it. I hate to see Cort and Carlene loose any business , god knows we need them up there, But I think they would perfer it this way than if it was closed up tight. Hopefully they can keep it open all year like I said , its hard to find local guys to ride with up here, So anyways my parking lot is always open, sleds full of fuel, always want to ride, (its a curse)

 

[Lucias]

I made it before noon and I didn't leave until 10:45 .. It's awesome they are going to try and keep it open..

P.S. Did you get my voicemail?

 

[prairiepowderhead]

I didnt get your vioce mail do you have my cell #, I coulnt believe how early bodie and sam got there, I am sure its cuz sam was driving

 

[prairiepowderhead]

Well the blacks cr. rd. is all plowed out know and in good shape , should be no excuses to be late on saterday