Sorry Lebenz, but we will be on the exact opposite sides of that judgement. The entire controversy is severely overstated. I've personally been there. The problems were sickeningly overstated, and the anti access crowds even resorted to outright fraud to push for that closure. It is not up to a relative handful of individuals to set laws via the court system. The reality is that four stroke powered snowmobiles ARE a reality, and WERE to be used in the park (they actually already were being put to use). The fact that the anti access groups screamed so virulently and continued to sue their way to closure only proves that they are not and never were interested in doing what is best for all, AND for Yellowstone. All people like myself can do now is hope that it goes to the next level in the court system, and that this moron judges ruling gets overturned. The closure of Yellowstone to snowmobiles sets up the precident for the eventual closure of Yellowstone. Have doubts? The Bluewater Network and the Fund for Animals both tried to sue for total park closure during the winter last January. Their next target will be automobiles. This judge directly assaulted our rights to enjoy Yellowstone in winter. It's unfortunate that you didn't notice this.