Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24Posted August 21, 2026 On Regulations.gov
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It is with great concern that I am commenting on the recinding of the current legislation on Roadless Area Conservation. As an avid backcountry recreationist and outdoor enthusiast, I would be remiss to not make my voice heard. In the Colorado front range and Northern mountains alone, from the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, to the Pike-San Isabel National Forest and White River National Forest, the hundreds of miles of mountain bike, hiking, climbing access and ski terrain that would be impacted by rescinding of this legislature would be devastating to the outdoor community. There are countless recreational backcountry ski areas, for example, like the East Portal/Moffat Tunnel backcountry zone in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest that afford thousands of backcountry skiers and snowshoers access through the winter to recreate.
The San Juan National Forest, arguably the most pristine and beautiful wedge of the state, offers critical habitat protection for elk, moose and black bears, and is home to some of the most striking hiking trails in the State.
I recognize that this proposed rule change by the Forest Service does not immediately include Colorado, which has taken ownership into its own State hands, but it sets a precedent for which I fear Colorado law makers may also follow, to allow for more mining access. I strongly believe that a full recission will cause irrevocable damage to critical wildlife habitat, and result in the destruction of millions of acres of reactional land used for the benefit of the community.
Please consider the community and rich ecosystems that will be impacted by that proposed rule change, and take NO ACTION, leaving the current legislation as is, and has worked since 2001.