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The Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC) approved final regulations increasing snowmobile registration and permit fees at the March 5-6, 2025 PWC meeting. The PWC approved increasing the fee for snowmobile registration and permit fees from $30 to $50 (not including the $0.25 Backcountry Search and Rescue surcharge) . Thank you for providing input on snowmobile registration and permit fees.
Snowmobile registration and permit fees fund snowmobile related projects including trail grooming, maintenance, and construction. Registration and permit fees were last increased in 2007. CPW heard suggestions to increase snowmobile registration and permit fees from some snowmobile users. CPW staff then sought input from snowmobile users on potentially raising registration and permit fees.
How Were Snowmobile Users Engaged?
CPW notified recent snowmobile registrants of the potential fee increase and opportunities to learn more and provide input. A virtual public meeting was held to provide information on the Colorado snowmobile program and discuss a potential registration and permit fee increase. Watch the recording of the September 25th Virtual Meeting to learn more.
Input from snowmobile users on potential registration and permit fee rates was gathered through polling questions at the virtual meeting and through a feedback form on Engage CPW. Members of the public were also invited to leave feedback and see other public input through the Guestbook tool below. Public input was collected through October 28, 2024.
The State Trails Committee also discussed potential increased registration and permit fee rates. Division staff collaborated with the State Trails Committee prior to public engagement to identify possible fee levels to solicit public feedback on. Following initial outreach to snowmobile users, the State Trails Committee met again to further discuss a potential fee increase.
Fore more information on public engagement related to this topic, please see the public engagement summary provided to the PWC.
The Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC) approved final regulations increasing snowmobile registration and permit fees at the March 5-6, 2025 PWC meeting. The PWC approved increasing the fee for snowmobile registration and permit fees from $30 to $50 (not including the $0.25 Backcountry Search and Rescue surcharge) . Thank you for providing input on snowmobile registration and permit fees.
Snowmobile registration and permit fees fund snowmobile related projects including trail grooming, maintenance, and construction. Registration and permit fees were last increased in 2007. CPW heard suggestions to increase snowmobile registration and permit fees from some snowmobile users. CPW staff then sought input from snowmobile users on potentially raising registration and permit fees.
How Were Snowmobile Users Engaged?
CPW notified recent snowmobile registrants of the potential fee increase and opportunities to learn more and provide input. A virtual public meeting was held to provide information on the Colorado snowmobile program and discuss a potential registration and permit fee increase. Watch the recording of the September 25th Virtual Meeting to learn more.
Input from snowmobile users on potential registration and permit fee rates was gathered through polling questions at the virtual meeting and through a feedback form on Engage CPW. Members of the public were also invited to leave feedback and see other public input through the Guestbook tool below. Public input was collected through October 28, 2024.
The State Trails Committee also discussed potential increased registration and permit fee rates. Division staff collaborated with the State Trails Committee prior to public engagement to identify possible fee levels to solicit public feedback on. Following initial outreach to snowmobile users, the State Trails Committee met again to further discuss a potential fee increase.
Fore more information on public engagement related to this topic, please see the public engagement summary provided to the PWC.
Share your input with CPW staff about snowmobile registration and permit fees and see what others are saying. Public input will be open through October 28, 2024. (All comments are public and subject to review. See the Moderation Policy for more information)
*NOTE* In order to submit your input, you will need to first register for an Engage CPW account - you can register for an account here. Once you have created an account, you must then sign in to your account to submit input.
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
I would not agree to any fee increase. I have never found any trails that we currently use that are groomed. The only groomed areas I have used are included in other fees already such as Vail pass. Which is another fee on top of registration fees. If you get rid of the additional fee and just include it in the overall snowmobile registration, then that could be supported. To pay a fee on top of fees does not make sense for a user. I don't believe any fee increase will be utilized by a government agency to properly support the sport.
Tcriger
6 months ago
I would consider the increased fee IF there was adequate parking. The county used to plow the parking area and the operator had issues with a non-motorized user and so the county just quit plowing. It's hard to ride when you can't unload at the snow and park.
TAspromonte
6 months ago
I administer one or two sleds for a nonprofit and the purposes of grooming cross-country ski trails. As a nonprofit, the Boulder Nordic Club is in favor of appropriate motorized vehicle fees. Our membership has supported the BNC's financial needs for decades. Thank you for your outreach on the topic. I can see that other comments bring up what seem to be reasonable observations, different from the BNC's situation.
mattmuir
6 months ago
Absolutely no fee increases, $30 is enough!
Terry2
6 months ago
1. The $50.25 fee is needed, and I will gladly pay it for my 3 primary sleds. The problem is I keep a fleet for grandkids/family use, and those 4 sleds were out once last year. I would like to see a day pass or week registration for this situation. Otherwise, I will have to give up the seldom-used family sleds. 2. Motorized fees should remain with motorized programs. I won't go so far as to advocate for a non-motorized user fee system because parking lots are already crowded and mixing motorized/non-motorized uses of trail (as already happens) is dangerous. Better: Require proof of sled registration to park in snowmobile lots. Issue a portable parking pass card with each snowmobile registration. There should also be a way to identify other vehicles carrying people who will be using registered snowmobiles but do not have their own snowmobile registration. 3. Presently, non-residents pay a full year for maybe a week's use. The same is true in Wyoming (presently $35.00). Is there room for reciprocity like boats, or for a higher fee reciprocal registration with other states? Thank you. Alan -- Kremmling, CO
03RMK800
6 months ago
I am writing to express my support for the proposed increase of $20 (registration fee $50) in registration fees for snowmobiles. I feel the increase is needed to help clubs with maintenance on equipment and access to trails. This fee hasn't been increased since 2007, it's well overdue. I also think the SAR fee should be increased, but that is probably a different discussion. John
Dana
6 months ago
I would like more information about the current allocation of funds. What percent actually hits the ground and what percent is for administration. I would like to know how the funds are to be allocated should the increase happen. I used to be on the search and rescue in Mesa County. I'd guess that at least 80% of the call outs were for cross country skiers and snowshoe. I know we pay .25 cents per sled for this service, but do the others pay?
Will more grooming clubs be added? The Western Slope could do with another groomer on the Grand Mesa.
How many more administrators will be added?
Where did The $50.25 value come from? Thanks Dianna
Dianna
6 months ago
Fees haven't been raised since 2007, it's time for an increase! These fees can help snowmobile clubs make necessary improvements to equipment that keep our snowmobilers on the trails and into the back country. Adjusting fees to reflect current economic conditions and inflation is reasonable and ensures the Colorado snowmobile program remains sustainable and effective. I think somewhere around $50 make sense. Let's do it!
Dana
6 months ago
I agree the fees are overdue to be raised, hopefully whatever the registration fees are somehow we can track and catch the violators who don't register their sleds! I own 6 sleds and they are all registered every year!
rjt5755
6 months ago
I am an avid snowmobiler, and I ride Colorado and Wyoming on a regular basis. I think the fees need to be raised and a bigger portion of the fees needs to go to search & rescue operations. My recommendation would be $50.25 this would bring it up $20.00 and would make a difference in supporting trail maintenance and non-profit organizations like search & rescue. Later down the road we as dealerships and CSA can re-evaluate the situation. For now, I think this would be a good starting point. TY Anthony Sours, Brand Ambassador- ALL-Terrain Motorsports.
soursa
6 months ago
Please don’t increase snowmobile fees. It’s not like having a boat where you register one vehicle for carrying your family, it’s registering half a dozen vehicles for the family. Maybe you could have a discounted rate for multiple vehicles if you do increase fees Thanks for your consideration
Cody houseweart
6 months ago
Snowmobile Registrations have not increased for 17 years!
Our winter trail programs are in need of more funding ASAP to continue maintaining winter access for motorized & non-motorized user alike.
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I would not agree to any fee increase. I have never found any trails that we currently use that are groomed. The only groomed areas I have used are included in other fees already such as Vail pass. Which is another fee on top of registration fees. If you get rid of the additional fee and just include it in the overall snowmobile registration, then that could be supported. To pay a fee on top of fees does not make sense for a user. I don't believe any fee increase will be utilized by a government agency to properly support the sport.
I would consider the increased fee IF there was adequate parking. The county used to plow the parking area and the operator had issues with a non-motorized user and so the county just quit plowing. It's hard to ride when you can't unload at the snow and park.
I administer one or two sleds for a nonprofit and the purposes of grooming cross-country ski trails. As a nonprofit, the Boulder Nordic Club is in favor of appropriate motorized vehicle fees. Our membership has supported the BNC's financial needs for decades. Thank you for your outreach on the topic. I can see that other comments bring up what seem to be reasonable observations, different from the BNC's situation.
Absolutely no fee increases, $30 is enough!
1. The $50.25 fee is needed, and I will gladly pay it for my 3 primary sleds. The problem is I keep a fleet for grandkids/family use, and those 4 sleds were out once last year. I would like to see a day pass or week registration for this situation. Otherwise, I will have to give up the seldom-used family sleds.
2. Motorized fees should remain with motorized programs. I won't go so far as to advocate for a non-motorized user fee system because parking lots are already crowded and mixing motorized/non-motorized uses of trail (as already happens) is dangerous. Better: Require proof of sled registration to park in snowmobile lots. Issue a portable parking pass card with each snowmobile registration. There should also be a way to identify other vehicles carrying people who will be using registered snowmobiles but do not have their own snowmobile registration.
3. Presently, non-residents pay a full year for maybe a week's use. The same is true in Wyoming (presently $35.00). Is there room for reciprocity like boats, or for a higher fee reciprocal registration with other states?
Thank you. Alan -- Kremmling, CO
I am writing to express my support for the proposed increase of $20 (registration fee $50) in registration fees for snowmobiles. I feel the increase is needed to help clubs with maintenance on equipment and access to trails. This fee hasn't been increased since 2007, it's well overdue. I also think the SAR fee should be increased, but that is probably a different discussion.
John
I would like more information about the current allocation of funds. What percent actually hits the ground and what percent is for administration. I would like to know how the funds are to be allocated should the increase happen.
I used to be on the search and rescue in Mesa County. I'd guess that at least 80% of the call outs were for cross country skiers and snowshoe. I know we pay .25 cents per sled for this service, but do the others pay?
Will more grooming clubs be added? The Western Slope could do with another groomer on the Grand Mesa.
How many more administrators will be added?
Where did The $50.25 value come from?
Thanks
Dianna
Fees haven't been raised since 2007, it's time for an increase! These fees can help snowmobile clubs make necessary improvements to equipment that keep our snowmobilers on the trails and into the back country. Adjusting fees to reflect current economic conditions and inflation is reasonable and ensures the Colorado snowmobile program remains sustainable and effective. I think somewhere around $50 make sense. Let's do it!
I agree the fees are overdue to be raised, hopefully whatever the registration fees are somehow we can track and catch the violators who don't register their sleds! I own 6 sleds and they are all registered every year!
I am an avid snowmobiler, and I ride Colorado and Wyoming on a regular basis. I think the fees need to be raised and a bigger portion of the fees needs to go to search & rescue operations. My recommendation would be $50.25 this would bring it up $20.00 and would make a difference in supporting trail maintenance and non-profit organizations like search & rescue. Later down the road we as dealerships and CSA can re-evaluate the situation. For now, I think this would be a good starting point. TY Anthony Sours, Brand Ambassador- ALL-Terrain Motorsports.
Please don’t increase snowmobile fees. It’s not like having a boat where you register one vehicle for carrying your family, it’s registering half a dozen vehicles for the family.
Maybe you could have a discounted rate for multiple vehicles if you do increase fees
Thanks for your consideration
Snowmobile Registrations have not increased for 17 years!
Our winter trail programs are in need of more funding ASAP to continue maintaining winter access for motorized & non-motorized user alike.