Yellowstone - Still requiring Best Available Technology sleds?

[Keith_PDX]

I've seen several websites mention that Yellowstone Eliminated the over-snow restrictions. Do they still require the "Best Available Technology " snowmobiles? Be nice to ride your own Polaris... The NPS website does not seem to reflect any updates.

Didn't spot it here but feel free to let me know if I missed it!

Important - Yellowstone plans ceasing winter wildlife surveillance!!

Bison bunch up on a road as snowmobilers and a snowcoach pass on a road in Yellowstone National Park in 2017. The park is proposing to drop winter wildlife monitoring after years of research show the animals are fairly accustomed to winter motorized use. (NPS / Jacob W. Frank) By Brett...

www.snowest.com

Thanks!
Keith

 

[MTsled3]

I haven't heard of any changes and I highly doubt they'll ever change from the Best Available Technology requirement. It is possible to ride in the park without a guide now though, they introduced a lottery system a few years ago for a permit to go unguided.

 

[volcano buster]

The lottery system should help ensure that BAT rental #'s match demand shouldn't it?

I guess I'm not opposed to using the BAT in this environment, but being able to ride your own BAT sled should be permitted.

Again, I don't live in the area but would like to visit sometime and ride.

 

[Totalbrody]

What does Best Available Technology mean?

 

[mumur]

What does Best Available Technology mean?

Best Available Technology (BAT) Snowmobiles - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

 

[Keith_PDX]

Emissions focus not performance focus, in regards to the ambiguous statement "best available technology"

Best Available Technology (BAT) Snowmobiles - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

 

[Reg2view]

Still BAT, yes. Essentially, rental 4 strokes at 35mph. If you've never been there in the winter and want to see wildlife, i.e., elk, bison, geese, eagles, coyotes, fox, worth the trip if you have the time and coin to burn. FWIW.

 

[05900]

Totally beats the snowcoach thing. . spend night or two at Snow Lodge a few in West..