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Bully Groomer Flash # 5

February 22, 2024

Both Groomers were out today, not much snow at the parking lot but plenty above 5500 feet. The Bomb went out to Humboldt Summit and down to Fanani and out to the Highway 89 but ran out of snow about 2 miles from the Highway, turned back and headed up Trail D were he meet up with the Bully. I took the Bully out J-4 to trail I  to J-5 to Trail F over Humbug Summit to J-6 to Trail D to the Warming Hut Cleaned up around the Hut and headed down Trail D and meet up with The Bomb and turned around and came back to J-6 and took the Short cut 26N31 to Sunflower Loop to Trail G and back to J-5 We haven’t cleared the big tree on trail G but I was able to groom around it, Just us caution in that area. There are wash outs in various places on the trail. Please use caution and watch your speed. I did take some pictures and as always check my Groomer Tracks by clicking on the link:

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JONESVILLE SNOWMOBILE PARK -- LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST

Bombardier 275 Groomer's Update -- Feb. 22, 2024 (PM)

 

Good Evening:  As planned,  I groomed Trails: B, C and D today.  Last two miles of Trail C near 89 were getting thin with some bare spots so turned around.  Rest of C is groomed and flat.   All Trails, after two passes, were flat and packed,  but not hard packed due to the nature of the snow.  Several times today as I walked around the engine I sank  to my waist and had to crawl up the tracks to get out.   Three wash outs on Trail B were gradually taken down to the road base, so be alert for changes in the trails and as always PLEASE BE CAREFUL as you enjoy the snowmobile park this weekend.  Please enjoy these pictures:   https://photos.app.goo.gl/wR1bvK4MrvwjeuNt5

 

 

Jonesville Snowmobile Park -- Lassen National Forest

Bombardier 275 Groomer's Update -- Feb. 9, 2024 (PM)

 

Good Evening:  I groomed Trails B and D today.  Basically everything above Ruffa Ranch .....5600...... feet was loaded with fresh snow with plenty of off trail opportunities --------however,  below that foot level......just enough snow for me to be on the trails today.  Side ditches are running with three wash outs at the lower levels, so be careful. When you check out today's pictures remember they are hi-res, so click on them to bring out the detail.  For those of you that were asking..the Search and Rescue tracks were cleaned up today.  The engines will be parked until a cold  storm  can deliver more snow to the Parking lot/Shed area ....we do not wish to destroy the lower trails in Jonesville with the engines' tracks.   Enjoy the pictures and be safe out there!    https://photos.app.goo.gl/aZoreQ2UVPq9NQNx7

 

 

Bully Groomer Flash # 4

February 8, 2024

Finally got some snow. There is plenty of snow above 6000 feet about 1 foot of Fresh powder. Parking Lot is plowed and the road is clear. Took the Bully out to J-4 to Trail I to J-5 Trail F up over Humbug Summit to J-6 to Trail D to the Warming Hut, cleaned up around the Hut and headed back to J-6 on to the 26N31 Short Cut to Sunflower. Not many tracks passed Sunflower. However, there is a huge tree down across the trail. At least 5-6 feet in diameter and 80 feet long, I was able to groom around it so we can get back to later with a crew to cut it up in to manageable pieces. From there I headed back to J-5 on to Trail I to J-4 and back to the Shed. Seen about 12 snowmobilers out today enjoying the new snow.

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Bully Groomer Flash #3

January 18,2024

Both Groomers were out today

I took the Bully out to J-4 to Trail I to J-5 to Trail G Sunflower Loop made the right-hand turn at the 26N31 Short cut and continued on Trail G to J-7 took a right-hand turn at J-7 to see where the Logging operation was plowing the road. It was about 2 miles from J-7 Doubled back to J-6 to Trail D and onto the Warming Hut. Cleaned up around the Hut and Headed back to J-6 onto Trail F over Humbug Summit to J-5 to Trail I to J-4 and Back to the Shed. We really need more snow it is getting thin below 6000 feet.

 

 

Bully Groomer Flash #2

January 11, 2024

Both Groomers were out today

Groomer Jim in the Bomb did Trails I, B, C to 89, and D were double groomed today and look very nice!   Much more snow today than last Monday and more storms expected this weekend....Beautiful day...enjoy today's Pictures......https://photos.app.goo.gl/X9WDFkgM9Us7tSCF8

Groomer Jeff in the Bully headed up to Colby Mountain Lookout Trail A. Plenty of snow on the trail for a nice ride, be very careful off trail. Double groomed trail A and then headed out J-4 Trail I to J-5 to Sunflower loop on Trail G to 26N31 and headed North on the shortcut to J-6 and back on Trail F over Humbug back to J-5 and double groomed from J-5 back to the shed. All the trails have plenty of snow for a enjoyable ride, please use caution off trail . Click on the Groomer Tracks Button to see were I went.

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Groomer Flash #1

January 8, 2024

Grooming for the 2023-24 Snow Season began today.  The Jonesville gate is CLOSED and wheeled vehicles are prohibited from entering the Jonesville Snowmobile Park until the gate reopens in late Spring.

Jim was out in the Bomb He took a few photos

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Beautiful day. Snow depth is not deep, however, Trails "I", "F" and "D" groomed well, are wide and packed and will freeze tonight. Just in time for tomorrow's Wednesday's storm.  Will return Thursday to groom Trail "C" Humboldt.   Another storm Friday, so we will see. 

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Groomer Flash #16

April 6, 2023

It was sunny this morning and 3-4 inches of fresh snow on top of Humbug Summit. Took the Bully out to J-4 Trail I to J-5 Trail G Sunflower Loop went just past Sunflower Flats and no tracks, So I turned around and headed back to J-5 and on to Trail F over Humbug Summit and down to J-6 and to the Warming Hut. Removed some of the snow around the Hut But we need a work party to Shovel the snow away from the windows and the entry way. One of the Club Officers will be out on Saturday and sure could use some help at the Hut. Parking lot is cleared and down to pavement road is plowed but has some icy spots. Groomer Jim will be out in the Bomb on Monday. He will go to 89 and back.

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Groomer Flash #15

March 22, 2023

It was snowing when I got to the shed this morning. About 2 inches of fresh snow on the Parking lot. Took the Bully out to J-4 Trail B up to Humboldt Summit, Robbers Roust was drifted in again. There is so much snow on the back side it is really getting hard to make the trail. I spent about an hour moving the snow to make a nice path around the rocks. And the switch backs where also drifted pretty bad. Snow was wet, heavy and deep. Headed down Trail B, there are 3 washed out spots that I repaired, not sure how long the repairs will last. There is a lot of water running under the snow. Definitely use caution. Continued to J-10 Fanani Meadows and turned around and came back the same way. 39 Miles in just under 8 hours. More snow on the way tomorrow.      

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Groomer Flash #14

March 20, 2023  

Took the Bully out today and it was snowing hard at the parking lot this morning. Road and parking lot down to pavement. Sun came out later in the day.  Went to J-4 Trail I to J-5 Trail F to Humbug Summit to J-6 to the Warming Hut on Trail D. Cleaned up some of the snow around the Hut. Its pretty much buried. Continued on Trail D to J-9 and on to J-10 Fanani Meadows. And on to Hwy 89 on Trail C to the Trail Head J-11 at 89 returned same route to double pack the trail and back to the shed. About 57 miles in 11 hours and almost all the fuel I can carry.   

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Groomer Flash #13

March 9, 2023

Got to the shed a little late this morning, Due to the road past the Green Gate was not plowed. Pat had the blower out and was clearing the road when I got there. He let me by and I made it to the Cherry Camp ground and got stuck. There was about 2 feet of snow but icy under it. Pat pulled me out and gave me a ride in the loader to the shed and brought my truck up to the parking lot while I was out Grooming. I took the Bully out to J-4 Trial I and made it to J-5 Sunflower Turn off. The snow was very deep and soft. And conditions where “White Out” I couldn’t see anything. So, I turned around and headed back. Tried to go up to Humboldt Summit to Robbers Roost and made it to the first switch back just past J-4 No tracks and the snow was too soft and deep to Groom. Snow needs to settle before I can Groom it.

Pat got the parking lot cleared and the road should be good. But more weather is expected. We will try to keep everybody up to date on the conditions.   

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Groomer Flash #12

March 3, 2023

Nice sunny day, Lots of new snow and more coming soon. Took the Bully out to Humboldt Summit Trail B J-4 Robbers Roost was drifted in again, this was the worst I have ever seen it Got some video and Pictures. After I got it, all cleaned up I headed back down to J-4 and on to Trail I. It was torn up pretty bad only made it to J-5 Sunflower turn off and was getting late so I headed back to the Shed. Probably not going back out until Monday or Tuesday, Lots of weather on the way.  

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Groomer Flash #11

February 23, 2023

Did some repairs to the Bully and took it out to Humboldt Summit Trail B from J-4 to the top and down to the last switch back on the other side and back up to clean up Robber Roost. It was drifted really bad from the new snow we received last night and all day today. About foot of fresh light powder on top. And more coming. Went down to J-4 and out trail I to Scott’s John Creek and turned around and came back to the Shed. Got a late start and was just checking my repairs I made to the Bully. Lots of snow is expected Friday, and Sunny Saturday, and four days of weather after that. 21 Deg at the shed today. As of today, the parking lot and the road has not been plowed passed the old Green Gate.    

 

 

Groomer Flash #10

February 10, 2023

Final touch up for Poker run. Took the Bully out J-4 to trail I to J-5 to Trail F over Humbug Summit to J-6 to Trail D to the Warming Hut Dropped off the food and Headed down Trail D to J-9 and onto J-10 Fanani Meadows and doubled back the same way. This is the second time I have been down and back on Trail D I did it on the 26 of January and cleaned up all the trees. It’s a freeway now.

Jesse and Ryan were out marking the Route for the Poker Run and trimming some trees, and did some shoveling at the Hut.  Steidlmayer Family helped out cleaning the Hut today. Thanks for all the Help. See ya Tomorrow at the Poker Run.  

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Groomer Flash #9

February 8, 2023

Both Groomers where out today the Bomb with Jim went out to J-4 to Trail I to J-5 to trail G Sunflower loop took the short cut 26N31 Trail to J-6 to trail E Humbug Road 307 to J-8 to Yellow Creek to J-9 and doubled back the same way. Dealt with a lot of trees down but got them all cleaned up. I took the Bully out with the new Barbeque for the warming hut. J-4 to trail I to J-5 to trail F Humbug Summit stop to measure the snow depth and it 235CM 7.7 Ft deep. I also had a ride along today, Jesse he was the camera man and extra hand to lift and shovel.  On to J-6 to trail D to the Warming Hut to deliver the new Barbeque. Had to move some snow around the hut and shovel so we could get the old one out. Returned the same way back to the shed. Poker run is this Saturday hope to see everybody out.

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Groomer Flash #8

February 1, 2023

Another Sunny Day, Took the Bully out to J-4 to Trail I to J-5 to Sunflower Loop Trail G to J-7 Trail E. About half way on Trail G all tracks turned around, so I was committed and I don’t usually Groom on untracked trails but I continued on. The snow was soft and nice, hard to believe no body has tracked it up. Its Groomed now. On to J-6 to Trail F over Humbug Summit, lots of fresh snow drifted on to the trail. To J-5 to Trail I and back to the Shed. Snow is really good above 6000ft.

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Groomer Flash #7

January 30, 2023

Sunny but windy day on the mountain. Took the Bully out to J-2 Trail A Colby Mt. Look out. There were a few large trees down but I was able to bury them. Went all the way to the Towers took some pictures beautiful views up there. Doubled back the same trail to J-2, it is really smooth, snow conditions were perfect for the groomer.

Headed up to J-4 to trail B Humboldt Summit to check Robbers Roost and I was glad I did. It was drifted in really bad almost impassable. Made four runs through it to clean it up. Back to the Shed, Did 27.8 miles in 6 hours.

 

Groomer Flash #6

January 26,2023

Another beautiful day sunny and warm about 40 deg. At the Shed but colder up top. Took the Bully out after repairs to the Hydraulic hose. J-4 to trail “I” still two trees down on trail “I” but I made detours around until I can get some help cutting them up. On to J-5 Humbug Summit trail F to J-6 on to trail D and to the Warming Hut. On to Trail D down to J-9, there were five trees down on this trail one large one I had to bury it and ramp over it Too big and half buried. We will deal with it when we get some snow melt. Be carful in this area there is stream melt along the trail that could be hazardous to fall in to. I turned around at J-9 Trail D where I broke down last week. Doubled back the same way back to the Shed. Snow is still soft on the North slopes and still plenty of untracked areas to explore. Get out there and enjoy. I plan on getting back out next week to Colby Trail A and Trail E out to Yellow Creek.

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Groomer Flash #5

January 19, 2023

Beautiful Sunny Day and fresh snow. Road and Parking lot cleared but still icy. Took the Bully out J-4 to Humboldt Trail B over the summit and smoothed out Robbers Roust, it was drifted really bad, but all is good now. On down to Ruffa Ranch there are still some washed out areas that I cleaned up but I’m sure they will wash out again Lot of water still flowing under the snow. Went J-10 Fanani Meadows and went about half way to Humboldt Cross Rd. on Trail C and turned around. Back to J-10 and on to Trail D to J-9 That’s where it got interesting, Big Tree down at J-9 while I was removing it, I broke a Hydraulic line, totally operator error. Called for help and it arrived quickly. Was able to plug and smash broken line to stop the leak. Returned to J-10 and back on Trail B to the Shed at 8:41 PM. Still have to remove some trees on Trail D to open it up. Other than that, it was a great day, Snow is deep and plentiful throughout the Jonesville Snowmobile Park area, get out there

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Groomer Flash # 4

January 17, 2023

Got the Bully repaired last night and took it out today. Headed out to J-4 trail I, it has two large trees down and too big to move with the Groomer and they are half buried in snow. I was able to Detour around it Just be careful in this area. The other is tree down at the Snag Lake Y, I also made a Detour around it. On to J-5 to trail F and to J-6 to trail D on to the Warming Hut. Moved some snow around the Hut, see pictures. Double back to J-6 on to 26N31 Sunflower Loop back to J-5. Snow is deep and soft on the north slopes.    

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Groomer Flash # 3

January 4, 2023

Took the Bomb out to day to J-4 Trail B Humboldt Summit down the backside to Ruffa Ranch. There are six wash outs around the Ruffa Ranch area. Be careful getting through these areas. Defiantly watch your speed they come up on you quick with the trail groomed smooth. Also removed several downed trees on the trail. On to J-10 Fanani Meadows. I went ahead all the way I could on trail C to J-11 where they plowed for the Loggers. Humboldt Cross Rd. Probably less than a mile from Hwy 89. Doubled back the same way to smooth out the trail better. Check out the Groomer Tracks

Rained on me most of the day Snow level was 6000 Feet. Going to try to get back out Friday to continue on trail D past the warming hut to Fanani Meadows. Sorry no pictures, it was flat light all day and poor visibility.

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Groomer Flash # 2

December 23,2022

Completed Mission that I started ten days ago. I was on my way to recover this wrecked snowmobile and broke the Bully and had to return back to the Shed. Bomb to the rescue. The sled was covered with 3 feet of snow and missing some front-end parts. I was able to get it back to the parking lot and loaded up in the truck. Just wanted to share some club member perks.

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Groomer Flash # 1

December 20,2022

Gate is closed and we have started Grooming. Took the Bomb out today J-1 to J-4 on to trail I to J-5 on trail F over Humbug Summit  to J-6 on to trail D to the Warming Hut. Loaded up all the trash from the warming hut and headed back the same way to double pack and smooth out the trail. Temps have stayed cool so snow is in good shape. There is 3-4 feet of snow up top. There is a really good base, hope we get more. Sorry no pic’s. You can click on the Groomer Tracks to see where I went.

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Groomer Flash #11

February 9, 2022

Went out in the Bully to the Warming Hut to pick up the left-over supplies from the Fun Run. Groomed from J-1 to J-4 trail I to J-5 Trail F to J-6 to trail D to the Hut. Loaded all the trash and supplies and headed back to J-6 and on to trail E to J-7 and on to trail G to remove some trees that I found on the Fun Run Day coming back on my Sled. Continued to J-5 and back on trail I to J-4 to J-1 to the shed. Snow is melting fast with the warmer weather and Sunshine. There are a few thin spots in several of the trails. Won’t be out again till it snows. Need everybody to do a snow dance and pray for snow.  

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Groomer Flash # 10

January 28, 2022

Both Groomers were out today, Jim took the Bomb out to J-4 to trail I to J-5 to trail G Sunflower loop and on to 26N31 to J-6 and onto trail D to J-10 Fanani Meadows and doubled back the same way back to shed. I took the Bully out to J-4 to trail I to J-5 to trail F up over Humbug Summit were there was a huge tree down that I had to cut up in manageable pieces to move with the Bully about an hour later, continued on to J-6 trail D to the Warming Hut to drop off supplies for tomorrow. Came back the same way. Trails are smooth and icy. It should be a great day tomorrow. Come on out and join us for lunch at the Warming Hut.   

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Groomer Flash #9

January 26,2022

Beautiful sunny day out with the Bully. Went up Humboldt Summit to take care of a downed tree see pics. Came back down to J-2 Trail A Colby Lookout. There were a lot of downed trees on this trail, but got all of them cleaned up and trail is smooth all the way up to the lookout. Doubled back and to the shed. I will be out on Friday to haul supplies out to the warming hut for Saturdays Fun Run Barbeque. So, the trail should be smooth at least to the warming hut and back. Snow is holding up due to the freezing temps at night but trails are icy in the morning but soften up in the afternoon. Hope to see everybody out on Saturday. 

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Groomer Flash #8

January 21, 2022

Sent Groomer Jim out in the Bomb today, he went to J-4 onto Trail B up over Humboldt Summit and down to J-10 Fanani Meadows and made it over to Hwy 89 on Trail C to J-11 and doubled back Trail C to J-10 and back on to Trail B. Snow was very thin on Trail C. we will need more snow to make that trip again. But it is smooth for the Fun Run this weekend. He came back the same way he went. Trails are holding up nicely, due to the freezing temps at night. Trails are smooth and fast so be careful out there. I will be out in the Bully this week to clean up all the other trails, and to haul supplies out to the Warming Hut for the Fun Run on Saturday the 29th. Jim took some really nice photos.   

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Groomer Flash #7

January 17, 2022

Cold and Sunny at the Shed this morning 20 Deg. At 7:30 AM. Took the Bully out to J-4 Trail I to J-5 Trail G Sunflower Loop to the Short cut 26N31 No body has been on Trail G 26N35 No tracks at all. Continued to J-6 on to Trail E past J-7 to J-8 Yellow Creek cleared a few downed trees on trail E and on to J-9 and back to the Warming Hut and then to J-6 to Trail F over Humbug Summit down to J-5 to Trail I and back to the Shed. 48 Miles today in just over 9 hours. Followed two trucks from the J-4 Y back to the parking lot. They knew they were not supposed to be on the Groomed trail and left the parking lot in a hurry. Didn’t get close enough to take a picture of the License plates. They got lucky this time. I will have to clean up the tire ruts later this week. Trails are smooth and fast be careful out there.  

 

Groomer Flash #6

January 7, 2022

Raining at Jonesville Parking lot, cleared down to Pavement and road plowed but narrow. Took the Bully out to J-4 to trail I to J-5 to trail F to J-6 to trail D to the Warming Hut and continued on trail D to J-10 Fanani Meadows back on trail B to Humboldt Summit and back to J-4 to the Shed. Snowed on me most of the day, cleared several trees.  Cleared out in front of the Bathroom doors at the warming hut and removed all the trash, put out the barbeque.  Note to self-do not groom up the back side of Humboldt Summit in the dark and when its storming. Trails are smooth and will be fast, be careful out there.  

 

 

Groomer Flash #5

December 30, 2021

Lots of new snow at the parking lot. It has been plowed and cleared but has a layer of ice on it. Took the Bully out to J-4 to Trail I to J-5 to Trail F to J-6 Trail D to the Warming Hut and doubled back the same way to smooth out the trail back to the shed. The snow was deep and soft, Perfect conditions for Snowmobiling and Grooming. We have been really blessed this December with record snowfall. More storms are on the way next week. Did take a few pictures today it was beautiful.   

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Groomer Flash #4

December 23, 2021

Today was a work day to clear trees off trail B down by Ruffa Ranch. We headed out about 8:30 AM it was raining at the shed but snowing at the Y at J-4 Trail B up over Humboldt Summit down to Ruffa Ranch that’s where the work started See photos. Made it all the way to Fanani Meadows J-10 and up Trail D to J-9 clearing out several more trees on trail D, doubled back to J-10 Trail B to J-4 and back to the shed. Thanks to Zach and a Friend and also Jesse and a friend for all the saw work. As of today, Trails B, D, F, G, and I are all clear of trees and have been groomed. More snow on the way hopefully no more trees will fall with this storm. Merry Christmas to all safe travels.       

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Groomer Flash #3

December 20, 2021

Both Groomers were out today. Sent the Bomb out to J-2 Trail B up over Humboldt Pass and down to Fanani Meadows but he didn’t make it. Ran into serval trees down just before Ruffa Ranch and it was more than he could handle by him self so he turned around and headed back to the shed.  The Bully went J-4 Trail I to J-5 Trail G Sunflower Loop to Trail 26N31 to J-6 Cleared several downed trees and onto Trail D past the Warming Hut and had several large trees down. It was a slow process but made it to J-9 Yellow Creek Junction and turned around due to Fuel and time, doubled back to J-6 Trail F to J-5 Trail I to J-4 and back to the shed The Bully and I were on fumes “Long Day” did snap a few Pic’s

More snow on the way

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Groomer Flash #2

December 19, 2021

Took the Bomb out today for a shake down and to see if we had any problems. It ran great but need to change out the Batteries. PG&E had the parking lot full of equipment, they were fixing downed power lines in Jonesville. The tree that was across the road has been removed. Went to J-4 and up to Humboldt Summit on Trail B to Robber’s roost and down the back side past the last switch back and turned around doubled back to the shed. One picture from Robber’s Roost. We will be back out Tomorrow with both Groomers. Planning on sending the Bomb to Trail B to J- 10 Fanani Meadows and then onto Trail C to J-11 89 Trail Head and back. The Piston Bully is going J-4 Trail I to J-5 to Trail G Sunflower Loop to J-7 to J-6 to Trail D past the warming Hut to J-10 Fanani Meadows.  More snow on the way all week.

 

Groomer Flash #1

Dec 17, 2021  

Got a late start today, 28” Inches of snow at the Shed and ran into a downed Tree with Powerlines wrapped in it at Jonesville. Was able to find a path around it. It was very tight through the trees with the Groomer but I made it. Headed out J-4 Trail I and came across several downed trees, got all of the cut up and pushed off the trail. J-5 headed up to Humbug Summit on Trail F to J-6 to trail D and on to the Warming Hut It took me four hours to get to the Warming Hut. So, I decided to double back the way I came because the snow was so deep and soft, I wanted to pack the trail down and smooth it out. It’s really smooth now. Sorry didn’t take any pictures today. Snow is perfect for riding plenty of depth. I’m going to try to get back out on Sunday afternoon to continue on trail D down to Fanani Meadows and back to Warming Hut. It’s been reported that there are more trees down on trail D past the warming Hut.       

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Groomer Flash #13

March 15, 2021

More new snow, 10 inches at the Shed and a lot more up top. Headed out J-4 up to Robbers Roost on Trail B down the other side to 27N43D and turned around, trail was pretty smooth under the new snow. Back to J-4 and on to Trail I to J-5 to Trail F over Humbug Summit and to J-6 to Trail D to the Warming Hut. Headed back on Trail D to J-6 and up to Humbug Summit and took a detour on 26N04 It’s a short cut to Sunflower Pit. Trail G back to J-5 and back to J-4 and to the Shed. Parking lot is cleared and the road has been plowed. More snow is expected Thursday.

 

Groomer Flash #12

March 11, 2021

We got some new snow; we have about 12 inches at the Shed. I went out today to J-4 and on to Trail I up to J-5 on to Trail G Sunflower Loop Turned around at 26N31 because nobody had ridden any further than that. Several Sleds went to the High Lakes. The parking lot was almost full. Doubled back to J-5 and no tracks up Trail F to Humbug Summit so I left it to the Powder hounds to break in before I head that way. Back to J-4 and up Trail B to the first switch back and no tracks beyond that, don’t want to groom a trail with no tracks on it. So back to the Shed, it was 40 deg. and the snow down low is really wet, it was sticking to the tiller and wasn’t grooming very well. Need to Groom when its colder. Sorry I didn’t take any pictures today. I might go riding tomorrow.     

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Groomer Flash #11

February 26, 2021

Another really nice day out today. Headed out to J-4 Trail I there are some bare pavement spots just past the Jonesville Hotel, snow is getting thin, on to J-5 to Trail G Sunflower Loop Snow is pretty good past J-5 still soft and not many tracks. Removed a few trees that had fallen across the trail, went on to Trail 26N31 to J-6 and on to Trail D to the warming hut, emptied the trash check the bathrooms and headed back, snow is soft and plenty of it on the north slopes. Returned to J-6 and on to Trail F to J-5 to Trail I and back to the Shed. Trails are smooth and they should freeze up tonight, be careful with your speed on the groomed trails in the morning they will be icy and slick.     

 

 

Groomer Flash #10

February 17, 2021

Beautiful day today, Headed up to Robbers Roost on Trail B from J-4 lots of new snow up there 8-12 inches and down the switch backs to Ruffa Ranch. The Pick-up truck has been removed. Don’t know how they did it but the Groomed trail was un harmed. Stopped at Fanani Meadows and had Lunch, not much snow at J-10 but the road still has snow on it. Headed up Trail D to the warming hut. Empty the Trash, stocked the Bathrooms with TP. Headed back to the Shed from J-6 Trail F Humbug Summit also had about 8-12 inches of new snow, to J-5 to Trail I to J-4. The snow below 6000 is thin and hard to work with to smooth out the Trail, But the loop is Groomed and smooth and all trees have been removed. Did take some pic’s today.

 

Groomer Flash #9

February 11, 2021

Raining at the Shed this morning. Headed out to J-4 to Trail I to J-5 Trail G Sunflower Loop to Trail 26N31 to J-6 than on to Trail E Humbug Road 307 through J-7 and down to J-8 Snow was pretty thin on Trial E Yellow Creek from J-8 to J-9 but its smooth now we need more snow before I go that way again. J-9 to Trail D up to the Warming Hut and back to J-6 to Trail F to J-5 to Trail I to J-4 and back to the Shed. Snowed on me above 6000 feet all day, about 6-8 inches of new snow on Humbug Summit. Sorry didn’t take any pictures today.  Removed several Threes on Trail E with the new Chain Saw the Club bought for Cost from MJB Welding, Thanks Zack  

 

 

Groomer Flash #8

February 4, 2021

Headed out J-4 to Trail B Robber Roost over Humboldt Summit and down to Ruffa Ranch turned around at the Pick up in the middle of the road because trail was in really good shape not much new snow on it, still could see my groomer tracks from a week ago. Doubled back to J-2 Trail A Colby Lookout went to the Lookout and back to the Shed. We are ready for the Fun Run Saturday hope we have a great turn out.

 

 

Groomer Flash #7

February 3, 2021

Headed out J-4 Trail I to J-5 Trail G Sunflower Loop to J-7 trail E to J-6 Trail F to J-5 to Snag Lake Groomed to the Summit Lake turn and back to Trail I to J-4 and to the Shed. Lots of new snow at 6000 elevation and up 8-12 inches. Going to do Trail B tomorrow.

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Groomer Flash #6

February 2, 2021

Headed out J-4 Trail I to J-5 Trail F to J-6 Trail D to the Warming Hut did some shoveling and hauled out the trash than down to Fanani Meadows J-10 to Trail C to J-11 and on to Hwy 89 Trail Head. The snow was melting fast it was 47 Deg at Hwy 89. Did not go North to Hwy 36 Didn’t have enough fuel. and on to Trail D, Trail is smooth back to Fanani to J-10 Doubled back on D, F and I to the Shed. Back at it tomorrow to finish up Trail G and E

Groomer Jim will be out on Trail A up to Colby Lookout and Back. That will leave Trail B for Thursday and all the trails will be ready for the Fun Day on Saturday.  

 

 

Groomer Flash #5

January 29, 2021

Headed out J-4 Trail I to J-5 to Sunflower loop Trail G took the 26N31 to J-6 and on to the Warming Hut than down Trail D Didn’t make it to J-9 Yellow Creek was low on Fuel so I turned around and headed back on Trail D to J-6 Trail F to J-5 Trail I  and back to the Shed. Removed several trees from the trails. The only Trails that have not been Groomed are Trail A, Trail E and part of Trail G. I will work on those next week. More Snow on Monday may have to start over.

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Groomer Flash #4

January 28, 2021

More fresh snow, 24” at the Shed. Headed out to J-4 on Trial B up to Robbers Roost and down the switch backs. Snow was very deep on the backside, down to Ruffa Ranch where there is a Pick-up truck parked in the middle of the road, it is almost buried. I was able to groom around it. On to Fanani Meadows to J-10, On to Trail C to Hwy 89 I turned around 2 miles from the highway because that was my just below half a tank of Fuel warning. The Bully worked really hard all the way there, used up more fuel than I expected. Doubled back to Trail B and back to the Shed.   

 

Groomer Flash #3

January 27, 2021

Lots of new snow, got a late start today but made it out to the Warming Hut and back.

J-4 Trail I to J-5 Trail F to J-6 Trail D to the Warming Hut, hauled out the trash and Shoveled out the Bathroom doorways. Back the same way to double pack the new snow. 2 ½ feet on Humbug Summit on top of 2 feet of frozen snow.

Going out tomorrow to make the loop to Fanani Meadows Trail B and back on Trail D and G   

Road and parking lot have been plowed but more snow is expected tonight.

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Groomer Flash #2

January 8, 2021

Got the parts to repair the Piston Bully and installed. Headed out to J-4 trail, I removed the downed tree at the Snag Lake intersection, on to J-5 Sunflower Loop trail H removed several trees from the trail. On to J-6 trail D to the next downed tree just before the Cinder pit. On to the Warming Hut emptied the trash cans and set out the Barbeque and snow shovels. Back to J-6 to trail F another tree down on that trail. Back to the Shed. About 6 inches of new snow above 6000 feet, not much at the Jonesville staging area.  Smoothed out the Parking lot.

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Groomer Flash #1

January 1st

Went up to Robber’s Roost and down to the last switch back cleaned up more wheel tracks and trash that was left up at the top on the PCT. Headed out trail I J-4 to trail F J-5 to Trail D J-6 and on to the Warming Hut and back the same way to smooth out the wheel tracks. All of these trails are really smooth, Be safe with your speed on smooth trails. More snow is on the way, I will be back out next week.

If you see any wheeled vehicles on the trails please inform them that it is illegal and they will be ticketed and fined.  

  

December 31st

Took the Bomb out to Robber’s Roost for a test run and back, cleaned up all the wheel tracks.

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December 30th

I was up working on Both Groomers, went up to Humbug Summit and back just testing out the Piston Bully and developed a hydraulic leak at the Tiller motor. Got the seal out and waiting on a new one.

 

December 19, 2020

I was at the Groomer Shed today to check on the snow conditions and to go over the two Groomers

We have 9 inches at the shed we need 12 to start Grooming.

The Bully is Fueled, greased and ready to go.

The Bomb needs new batteries and I picked them up today, going back up tomorrow to install.

Hopefully we get some more snow soon, there were some Snowmobilers at the parking lot today.

I plowed the parking lot and some of the road just to clean up the ruts. Gate is still open as it should be until we start Grooming

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Jeff Adams

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