Name: : Wes Dailey grooming Coordinator
Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-03-11 08:44:04
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 3-10 AM/PM report:

George groomed 40 miles this morning, A-1 Thru A-12 , Ashpan Butte lower loop to grey Back out grey back to battle Creek Resevoir to the Latour /Battle creek connector back out to the Middle road to Dogsled and Red Mountain loop back to the staging area.

Pm: 63 miles groomed tonight temps were in the single digits after 7:00pm . A-1 Thru A-5 L-1 thru L-5. Worked the lower 16 road to grey back several times moving the new snow to the east side . 16 road to jacks Backbone, to the Huckelberry loop (L-1) to L-2, to the latour F/S, out and down flattop to L-2 out the Rim road to L-4 down the middle loop to L-3 out the Huckelberry road to the banded trees and the top of the connector (L-5) back out the Huckelberry loop to the Latour F/S out the Cow Creek Cutter road to the Peavine road back to 16 road to the staging area. 10-14” of snow at the staging area from the last 2 storms, 18-24” in the upper system with the extremely cold temps the snow is very light and powdery. As always Ride RIGHT, watch for others and hazards as they may both appear without warning, take it easy on the lower 16 road to greyback as the snowpack is fragile and easily trenched out. Thanks Wes

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Area Groomed : Little Truckee Summit
Entry Date : 2010-02-26 23:46:52
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : This afternoon raining at Little Truckee Summit, snowing at Yuba Pass.

The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers the Sierras between Yuba Pass on the North and Ebbetts Pass on the South. It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/.

The Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. While recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system, please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest.

Trail grooming is made possible by the State of California OHV Grant funds. Snowmobile trail grooming work on the East Side is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County. Grooming work on the West Side is provided by the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club. Thanks to all!


2010 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Grooming Update
(East side and Lakes Basin areas)
Marked/Groomed
Snowmobile Route Date Last Groomed
Cautions/Comments
Main, 07 rd (to Webber Lake) Thu, Feb 25 Trailhead at Little Truckee Summit
Main, 07 rd (to Jackson Meadows) Thu, Feb 25
Pass Creek Loop, 70 rd None
Bald Ridge Loop, 88 rd Sat, Feb 20
Henness Pass, 301 rd (main route alternate) Thu, Feb 25
Yuba-Webber, 12 rd (07 rd to 54 rd) Tue, Feb 23
Yuba-Webber, 12 rd (54 rd to Yuba Pass) Wed, Feb 17
Ridge Loop, 12-45 rd Tue, Feb 23
Rim Loop, 12-28 rd Wed, Feb 17
Williams Creek, 54 rd (12 rd to Bassetts) Wed, Feb 17
Treasure Mountain Loop, 05 & 15 rds Fri, Feb 19
Meadow Lake Loop, 86 rd (east end) Thu, Feb 25
Meadow Lake Loop, 843 rd (west end) Thu, Feb 25 Use caution where groomed route crosses French Creek
Prosser Tie, 07-10 rd Wed, Feb 24 Groomed to Prosser Hill OHV Trailhead/Staging Area
Independence Loop, 351 & 260 rds Wed, Feb 24

Haskell Peak Trail, 09 rd Wed, Feb 17 Gold Lake Highway to Yuba Pass
Gold Lake Highway, 620 rd Fri, Feb 19
Packer Lake, 621 rd Fri, Feb 19 Tree across road, hazard marked
Church Meadows Loop Thu, Feb 11
Howard Meadows Loop Thu, Feb 11
Mills Peak Trail Thu, Feb 11
Gold Lake SKIER-ONLY Trail None
Lunch Creek SKIER-ONLY Trail None

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East Zone OHV Program Manager
work: 530.994.3401 x6667
cell: 530.306.0334
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Name: : Heidi Perry
Area Groomed : Lassen National Forest
Entry Date : 2010-02-26 23:44:38
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : Winter Trail Grooming

Weekly Report Forest Service
United States
Department of
Agriculture

Lassen National Forest
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130
Contact:
Lisa Sedlacek (530) 257-4188 Eagle Lake Ranger District

Michelle Ahearn
(530) 258-2141
Almanor Ranger District

Tami Taylor (530) 336-3325
Hat Creek Ranger District

February 26, 2010
Routes Round Trip
Mileage Date Last
Groomed
Bogard Routes
Bogard to Antelope Mountain (B1, B2, B4, B5) 26 02/22/2010
Bogard to Crater Lake (B2,B3) 14 02/22/2010
Bogard to Eagle Lake (B1, B2, B4, B6, B7) 60 02/19/2010
Cone Lake (B9, B10) 3.8 02/04/2010

Fredonyer Routes
Fredonyer Long Loop (F1, F2, F6, F5, F4, F3) 31.4 02/25/2010
Diamond Mountain (F5-F7) 3.4 02/25/2010
Fredonyer Short Loop (F1- F3) 15.2 02/23/2010
Fredonyer to Swain Mountain (F1, F8, F9, F11, S1) 20.5 01/18/2010
Mason Station (F11-F12) 8.5 Active Timber Sale,
Road Plowed
Swain Mountain Routes
Swain Mt. Staging to 10 Road (S1, S2, S3, S9)* 10.5 02/25/2010
Jennie Springs/Rock Creek (S1, S4, S5)* 9.8 02/25/2010
Bond Valley (S3, S4) 3.1 02/22/2010
Mud Creek Loop ( S6-S8) 12.8 02/24/2010
10 Road (S7, S6, S5, S8, S9, S10, B9, B1)* 31.5 02/25/2010

Morgan Summit Routes
Morgan Summit to Pear Lake Loop 44 02/24/2010
Tamarack Springs 48 Road North* 40 02/26/2010
Morgan Summit to Mineral Summit 40 02/24/2010
Summit Creek Trail 02/24/2010

Ashpan Snowmobile Park
Ashpan Trail System 35 02/24/2010
Latour Trail System 25 02/24/2010
* Any “date last groomed” of 2/25/2010 is projected, we can’t predict equipment failure.
Jonesville Please refer to www.hillsliders.com



Spring weather always changes quickly, one week warm and sunny, the next, its cold and snowing. Make safety your number one priority. Travel with a friend. Make sure that you tell someone where you are going. Carry emergency equipment. Be safe and have fun!

Eagle Lake Ranger District
Fredonyer Trail System - The snow is plentiful. On Tuesday, February 23 we groomed the short loop; Thursday the long loop. The national weather service is predicting a storm this Friday and Saturday. If their prediction holds true, riders will have easy access to the slopes of the Diamond Mountains.

Swain Trail System holds the most snow thus is receiving lots of use.

Bogard Trail system is a rich area to ride. Fun hill climbs, great snow and beautiful views. These trails have been lightly traveled this year. If you are looking for an uncongested place to ride, visit the Bogard area.

Skiers - On Friday we will be grooming the Butte Lake Trail for Cross-Country Skiers.

Snowshoers - On Saturday, February 27 join the Eagle Lake Ranger District on their moonlight snowshoe hike. Call the district office to sign up for this fun hike under the moonlight.

Hat Creek Ranger District
The snow continues to fall on the west slope of the Cascades. The temperatures are perfect for grooming the trails. The Latour system had 14 to 16 inches of new snow, with 50 glorious miles of freshly groomed trails to ride. This weekend is the full moon. Remember that our snow groomers work nightly on the Ashpan and Latour systems. Please be a cautious rider and watch out for your safety first. Think Snow!

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Almanor Ranger District
Skiers - Come ski the McGowan Lake Trails. The trail is groomed from the trailhead on Highway 89, the hill climb to the cinder pit and down the Church Camp Road to Highway 36.

Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-25 07:37:19
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-24-10 Snowing heavily again tonight, but temps were at the 30 -32 degree area so the snow had considerable moisture in it. The staging area had received 2-3’ of fresh since last night the upper Latour system a storm total of 14-16”. 50 miles groomed tonight A-1 thru A-5, L-1 thru L-5, 16 road to Jacksbackbone, out Huckelberry loop to the latour F/S , down flat top to L-2, out the Rim road to L-4, then out the middle road to L-3, procedded out to L-5 (banded trees) down the latour/battle creek connector, back up and out huckleberry road to the F/S down the Cow creek Cutter road to 16 to the staging area. The snow tilled and finished nicely but blade work was kept to a minimum due to the moisture content of the fresh snow. I was again unable to open any new areas in latour due to very poor visibility and warmer temps, I will continue to try and get these areas open depending on what the next set of storms bring. As always Ride right, watch for hazards and enjoy the ride!! Thanks Wes

Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-24 08:55:24
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-23-10 Am/Pm report. George logged 44 miles today under snowy conditions, 16 road to Red mtn. Loop out to battle Creek Resevoir, back out to grey back, down Greyback ridge to 16 road out to the lower Ashpan Butte loop, then to Dogsled and to the staging area, A-1 thru A-13 temps stayed in the upper 20’s to 30 degrees .
2-23 Pm 50 miles groomed tonight for a total of 94 miles for the day!!! Blizzard conditions and near zero visibility kept me from opening any new roads in the Latour area tonight, 4-6” had fallen at the staging area today with 10-12” in the upper system. 16 road to Jacksbackbone, back out 16 road to bear Wallow, out to Bear wallow Butte turnoff , back to 16 road. I worked the lower 16 road from the staging area to greyback several times moving snow to the sun baked areas and packing and tilling the fresh snow adding approx 6” of pack to this area. It snowed heavily all night and was snowing when I left down to 3500 feet. George will again be out in the am doing the few roads left to be done in the Ashpan/Battlecreek area and I will attempt to get out and do latour tomorrow Pm. The trees are starting to snow load again and may create hazards near the trail edges please be cautious. As always ride right watch for hazards and enjoy your ride Thanks Wes
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Name: : Frank deaver
Area Groomed : Silver/bear hwy 88
Entry Date : 2010-02-24 11:50:37
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 02/23/10 tues. Tonight we groomed from peddler, foster meadow road, leaks springs meadow road, leaks springs tower, m.e.t. burm to snopark, snopark to the windy hollow crossing and the canyon trail about half way to the river crossing. It was snowing like crazy, about a foot while we were out. Very dry lite snow. It was also very windy, so i'm sure there will be many drifts already. We hope to get out a couple more times before the weekend. Watch for hazards, have fun, be safe and God bless. Frank

Name: : Wes Dailey Grooming Coordinator
Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-23 07:56:10
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-22-10 50 miles groomed tonight under perfect conditions, 2-6” of fresh snow and temps in the low 20’s. A-1 thru A-5, L-1 thru L-5 , 16 road to Jacksbackbone, out the Huckelberry road to Flattop Creek Cutter Road to 16 road to the staging area. The Rim road and middle road L-2 thru L-4 are in excellent shape as I was able to cut most of the roughness created by 10-15’ of fill out due to the very cold temps, there are still a few rough areas due to sinking fill so please be cautious when traveling these roads. 2-23 am George will be doing Battle creek/greyback and the lower roads, 2-23 pm I will be out to do the Cow Creek Cutter road extention to the New Peavine road then continueing to open the Gulch Road behind Latour F/S. Another storm is predicted to hit tomorrow afternoon and into Wednesday. Riding is excellent with Ashpan 100% open with 45-50 miles groomed and Latour is 95% open with 45 miles groomed and more being done this week. As always ride Right, watch for hazards and other riders as they may appear without warning and enjoy the ride. Thanks Wes

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Area Groomed : Little Truckee Summit
Entry Date : 2010-02-20 04:30:08
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : Almost ALL marked snowmobile trails on the East Side of the Tahoe National Forest have now been groomed. Please remember to pack out ALL trash!

The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers the Sierras between Yuba Pass on the North and Ebbetts Pass on the South. It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/.

The Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. While recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system, please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest.

Trail grooming is made possible by the State of California OHV Grant funds. Snowmobile trail grooming work on the East Side is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County. Grooming work on the West Side is provided by the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club. Thanks to all!


2010 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Grooming Update
(East side and Lakes Basin areas)
Marked/Groomed
Snowmobile Route Date Last Groomed
Cautions/Comments
Main, 07 rd (to Webber Lake) Thu, Feb 18 Trailhead at Little Truckee Summit
Main, 07 rd (to Jackson Meadows) Thu, Feb 18
Pass Creek Loop, 70 rd None
Bald Ridge Loop, 88 rd Sat, Jan 30
Henness Pass, 301 rd (main route alternate) Thu, Feb 18
Yuba-Webber, 12 rd (07 rd to 54 rd) Tue, Feb 16
Yuba-Webber, 12 rd (54 rd to Yuba Pass) Wed, Feb 17
Ridge Loop, 12-45 rd Tue, Feb 16
Rim Loop, 12-28 rd Wed, Feb 17
Williams Creek, 54 rd (12 rd to Bassetts) Wed, Feb 17
Treasure Mountain Loop, 05 & 15 rds Fri, Feb 12
Meadow Lake Loop, 86 rd (east end) Thu, Feb 18
Meadow Lake Loop, 843 rd (west end) Thu, Feb 18 Use caution where groomed route crosses French Creek
Prosser Tie, 07-10 rd Wed, Feb 17 Groomed to the Prosser Hill OHV Trailhead/Staging Area
Independence Loop, 351 & 260 rds Wed, Feb 17

Haskell Peak Trail, 09 rd Wed, Feb 17 Gold Lake Highway to Yuba Pass
Gold Lake Highway, 620 rd Thu, Feb 11 From the North end of Church Meadows intersection
Packer Lake, 621 rd Wed, Feb 3 Tree across road, hazard marked
Church Meadows Loop Thu, Feb 11
Howard Meadows Loop Thu, Feb 11
Mills Peak Trail Thu, Feb 11
Gold Lake SKIER-ONLY Trail None
Lunch Creek SKIER-ONLY Trail None

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JEFF WILEY TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST
East Zone OHV Program Manager
work: 530.994.3401 x6667
cell: 530.306.0334
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Area Groomed : Giant Sequoia - Western Divide Ranger District
Entry Date : 2010-02-19 23:15:00
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : Winter Trail Grooming

Weekly Report Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture

Sequoia National Forest
Giant Sequoia National Monument
1879 S. Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93207
(559) 784-1500 Contact:
Nolan Fritz
Western Divide Ranger District
Hot Springs Station
Rt 4 Box 548
California Hot Springs, CA
(661) 548-6503 ext 431

Date: Feb. 19, 2010
Routes Trip Mileage Date Last Groomed

#51 Western Divide from Greenhorn Summit Trailhead to Jct G Dunlap Saddle. Fully Groomed ** 15.0 2/18/2010

#61 Tobias Peak from Jct G to Jct. D on #51 Western Divide Track Packed 8.0 2/18/2010

Groomer Total hrs for the week – 11.9
Groomer Total miles for the week – 32.2

Track Packed – Route has been worked with blade and tracks only

Fully Groomed—Route has been tilled with a combed surface


Messages:
There is 4 plus feet of snow in the Ponderosa Area.

Ponderosa and Quaking Aspen Trailheads (7200’) are clear and open. Toilets available.

Parking is available at the North Road. Portable toilets are located at Ponderosa Lodge Parking area.

Sugarloaf Trailhead (5800’) is plowed and portable toilets installed. Approx. 6” of snow.

Greenhorn Trailhead (6100’) is plowed and portable toilets installed. Approx. 6” of snow. Dirt is starting to show in the timber at the Trailhead. Snowline is approximately at 5500’ on Hwy 155 west of Greenhorn Summit.

** The snow is melting fast. Temps are around 67 degrees during the day. Haven’t been into Sugarloaf Trailhead since last Thursday and I’m not sure what the #67 route is like but it may have bare spots on it since most of it is south facing slopes. #51 route from Greenhorn Summit has about 8 patches of dirt and the snow and is too thin to groom for the first 4 miles. At present we are just tilling as we pass over since any blade work would put us in the dirt.

While servicing the groomer last week we discovered a track bolt that was bent. On Wed 2/17 we cut the bolt out and replaced it. We also caulked the moon roof since it was leaking.

On 2/18, the groomer lost 12 volt power and until I can go back and track down the problem we are grounded since the 12 volt powers the fuel transfer switch.

Parker Pass Drive is open to 4x4’s during daylight hours. A fully groomed surface starts just below Parker Pass 6200’.

Be cautious, keep your speed down and have a safe weekend.

Remember that in the Monument OSV‘s are only allowed on non maintained snow covered roads. Motorized cross country travel is prohibited in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.

Last weekend the OSV patrol found 2 Ponderosa locals traveling cross country on illegal trails on the Monument. Warnings were issued no cites.

Upcoming Events:

Snow Fest, Feb. 27, 2010, Quaking Aspen Trailhead

Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-18 07:27:33
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-17-10 50 miles groomed tonight, temps started in the upper 30” but quickly dropped to the mid to low 20’s. 16 road to Red mountain loop, Dogsled/Cutter road, out to 16 to L-2(flattop,Huckelberry,Rim road intersection) out rim road to middle road L-4 and down to L-3 out to latour F/s and was able to open approx 1 mile of the gulch road(above firestation towards McMillian Mtn) this road is just rough cut and rough groomed at this point so be cautious in this area. Procedded back out the cow Creek Cutter road to the staging area. The upper system is holding approx. 8-10’ with the lower system 1-3’. The next series of storms appear to be snow makers , grooming will resume Sunday Pm , think SNOW. As always ride right, watch for hazards and rough areas especially on newely opened roads and near the trail edges under the trees!! Thanks Wes

Name: : Nolan H. Fritz II
Area Groomed : Giant Sequoia - Western Divide Ranger District
Entry Date : 2010-02-18 16:59:07
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : Winter Trail Grooming

Weekly Report Forest Service
United States
Department of
Agriculture

Sequoia National Forest
Giant Sequoia National Monument
1879 S. Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93207
(559) 784-1500 Contact:
Nolan Fritz
Western Divide Ranger District
Hot Springs Station
Rt 4 Box 548
California Hot Springs, CA
(661) 548-6503 ext 431


Date: Feb. 12, 2010
Routes Trip
Mileage Date Last
Groomed
#51 Western Divide Fully groomed from Greenhorn Summit to Portuguese Pass. 6.5 2/11/2010

#57 Sugarloaf Fully groomed from Sugarloaf Trailhead to Portuguese Pass 3.5 2/11/2010


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Groomer Total hrs for the week – 9.8
Groomer Total miles for the week – 26.9



Track Packed – Route has been worked with blade and tracks only

Fully Groomed—Route has been tilled with a combed surface


Messages:
There is 4 plus feet of snow in the Ponderosa Area.

Ponderosa and Quaking Aspen Trailheads (7200’) are clear and open. Toilets available.

Parking is available at the North Road. Portable toilets are located at Ponderosa Lodge Parking area.

Sugarloaf Trailhead (5800’) is plowed and portable toilets installed. Approx. 6-8” of snow. Groomer hit pavement coming into trailhead.

Greenhorn Trailhead (6100’) is plowed and portable toilets installed. Approx. 12” of snow. Dirt starting to show in the timber at the Trailhead. Snowline is approximately at 5500’ on Hwy 155 west of Greenhorn Summit.

We opened the gate and built a snow mound on the route leaving Greenhorn Trailhead. The next day while servicing the groomer a local suggested we close the gate since local 4x4’s would attempt to cross the mound. Mound was removed and gate relocked.

Parker Pass Drive is open to 4x4’s during daylight hours. A fully groomed surface starts at Cold Springs Saddle.

Be cautious, keep your speed down and have a safe weekend.

Remember that in the Monument OSV‘s are only allowed on non maintained snow covered roads. Motorized cross country travel is prohibited in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.

Upcoming Events:

Snow Fest, Feb. 27, 2010, Quaking Aspen Trailhead

Name: : Frank deaver
Area Groomed : Silver/bear hwy.88
Entry Date : 2010-02-17 11:59:07
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 02/16/10 tues. Tonight we groomed foster meadow road, leaks spring tower, leaks spring meadow road, m.e.t. from the meadow to the snopark, snopark to windy hollow and acrossed a few hundred yards. We lost the bearings in a bogie wheel so we had to limp back. Due to the bogie wheel and warm temps. we probably won't groom again until after the next storm. Lots of great snow so get out and have fun! Be safe and watch for hazards. God bless Frank.

Name: : Wes Dailey grooming Coordinator
Area Groomed : Ashpan/latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-17 07:06:13
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-16-10.. 40 miles groomed tonight, temps again started in the mid to upper 30’S but finished the night in the 20’s. 16 road to Red Mountain loop, out to Battle Creek Res. Onto and up the Latour/battle creek connector, out the huckleberry road , past the F/S, down the Cow Creek Cutter road out to 16 and to the stageing area. Trails held up very well during the warm day today, and with the cold temps tonight I think the lower 16 road will survive this warm stretch fairly well. The upper system is holding 8-10’ of snow the lower is holding 1-4’.Ashpan is 100% open with approx 45-50 miles groomed, Latour is near 100% open with 45 miles groomed. I did not attempt to further open the Tucker road tonight due to the temps being a little to warm, hopefully if these next storms are snow makers I will be able to finish all four of these roads(Tucker,Sunset,Pipeline,Gulch) adding another 15-20 miles to the latour system.. The Pipeline,Sunset and Tucker( were previously opened by the Late Charlie Olmstead) in marginal snow years will lose snow early. These roads have a lot of back country riding opportunities and will be a nice area to have again. As always ride right, ride safe watch for others and hazards as they both may appear without warning!!! Thanks Wes

Name: : Wes Dailey Grooming Coordinator
Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-16 08:15:51
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-15-10 45 miles groomed tonight, temps started a little on the warm side 36 degrees but finished the night at 28 degrees, so the trails groomed and will set up nicely tonight. A-1 thru A-5, L-1 to L-2, and I was able to get approx 2 miles of the Tucker road opened tonight, this road is below Latour F/s and goes around mcMillian Mtn, I will try and continue to get this and one other road opened by the weekend.

16 road to Ashpan butte lower loop, out 16 road to jacksbackbone, to Latour F/S via the Cow creek cutter road thru the cutter road to Peavine road, out the Huckelberry loop to the Tucker road, back the Huckelberry road to Old Cow Creek campground via flattop, 16 road to staging area. Snow is holding up well even with the warm temps, please be aware the lower 16 road(approx 3 miles) is showing the stress of heavy use and warm temps, the better care we take of this area the longer it will hold snow, so please no burn outs or heavy turning on this part of the road. Thanks . As always ride right, watch for other riders, and hazards do and will occur at anytime, especially near the edges and under the trees. Ride safe and enjoy the snow!! Thanks Wes

Area Groomed : Lassen National Forest
Entry Date : 2010-02-13 05:39:52
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : Winter Trail Grooming

Weekly Report Forest Service
United States
Department of
Agriculture

Lassen National Forest
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130
Contact:
Lisa Sedlacek (530) 257-4188 Eagle Lake Ranger District

Michelle Ahearn
(530) 258-2141
Almanor Ranger District

Tami Taylor (530) 336-3325
Hat Creek Ranger District

February 10, 2010
Routes Round Trip
Mileage Date Last
Groomed
Bogard Routes
Bogard to Antelope Mountain (B1, B2, B4, B5) 26 02/08/2010
Bogard to Crater Lake (B2,B3) 14 02/08/2010
Bogard to Eagle Lake (B1, B2, B4, B6, B7) 60 02/01/2010
Cone Lake (B9, B10) 3.8 02/04/2010

Fredonyer Routes
Fredonyer Long Loop (F1, F2, F6, F5, F4, F3) 31.4 02/08/2010
Diamond Mountain (F5-F7) 3.4 02/08/2010
Fredonyer Short Loop (F1- F3) 15.2 02/09/2010
Fredonyer to Swain Mountain (F1, F8, F9, F11, S1) 20.5 01/10/2010
Mason Station (F11-F12) 8.5 Active Timber Sale,
Road Plowed
Swain Mountain Routes
Swain Mt. Staging to 10 Road (S1, S2, S3, S9)* 10.5 02/12/2010
Jennie Springs/Rock Creek (S1, S4, S5) 9.8 02/10/2010
Bond Valley (S3, S4) 3.1 02/10/2010
Mud Creek Loop ( S6-S8) 12.8 02/11/2010
10 Road (S7, S6, S5, S8, S9, S10, B9, B1) 31.5 02/10/2010

Morgan Summit Routes
Morgan Summit to Pear Lake Loop 44 02/12/2010
Tamarack Springs 48 Road North 40 02/04/2010
Morgan Summit to Mineral Summit 40 02/12/2010
Summit Creek Trail* 02/12/2010

Ashpan Snowmobile Park
Ashpan Trail System 35 02/11/2010
Latour Trail System 25 02/11/2010
* Any “date last groomed” of 2/12/2010 is projected, we can’t predict equipment failure.
Jonesville Please refer to www.hillsliders.com

You are invited to experience a winter wonderland. We have snow, tons of snow. It has been a fun year for grooming snow, hosting snowshoe walks and proving quality recreation for you. Be prepared: bring your sunscreen, cell phone, first aid kit, high energy food, water and extra clothing. Be sure to dress in layers, wear sunglasses, snowboots, hat and gloves. Keep cotton fabric away from your body, this keeps the chill off your skin. Polypropylene or wool works best.

Your intersection signs are in place on the Morgan, Swain, Bogard and Fredonyer Trail Systems. Please, if you are out riding and notice a sign leaning over, help us maintain our trails by straightening these intersection markers. We appreciate your efforts.

Eagle Lake Ranger District
Get your snowmobile riding in this weekend, on Lassen National Forest. The Fredonyer, Bogard and Swain trails groomed up beautifully, leaving the snow like a corduroy blanket and the trails creamy and dreamy. The weekend forecast is for sunshine in the mountains.

The Chester/Swain system is in great shape for the Chester Lake Almanor Poker Run. Local riders have told us that these are the best riding conditions they have experienced in years. Get your snowmobile riding in this weekend, on Lassen National Forest

Hat Creek Ranger District
Our volunteers have been working hard clearing the perimeter trails on the Ashpan and Latour System. The Butte Creek connector and the rim road to the New Cow Creek campground both are now free of windfall. Try riding both trails this weekend. These trails are a little rough in spots, keep your speed down and proceed with extreme caution.

Skiers- the Lassen National Forest encourages you to come out and play on a groomed cross-country ski trail towards Butte Lake. To access this trail take Highway 44 North from Susanville and South from Old Station. There you will find 4.5 miles of ski trails groomed with a Ginzu groomer, the same groomer that is used in the winter Olympics to groom the trails used for competition.

Almanor Ranger District
Please join the Chester Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the “Winter Carnival” in Chester. On Saturday February 20th and Sunday, February 21st, they are hosting dog sled races. The races begin at 8:30, at the Cedar Chalet Bakery. A fun treat for the entire family.

Name: : Frank deaver
Area Groomed : Silver/ bear hwy. 88
Entry Date : 2010-02-12 12:20:59
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 02/11/10 Thurs. Tonight we groomed, peddler down to the dufrene crossing, dufrene road, sugar pine loop, past the resort, acrossed the dam, up pardoes road to four corners, squaw ridge to the warming hut and the meadow below. We did a training pass for a new operator on the cole creek loop, it turned out pretty good for one of his first cuts. There is a very good snow base and it was lightly snowing while we were out. As always watch for hazards and come by the warming shed on squaw ridge saturday. The club is hosting a get together, should be lots of riders. Have fun, God bless Frank.

Area Groomed : Lassen National Forest
Entry Date : 2010-02-11 23:40:14
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : Winter Trail Grooming

Weekly Report Forest Service
United States
Department of
Agriculture

Lassen National Forest
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130
Contact:
Lisa Sedlacek (530) 257-4188 Eagle Lake Ranger District

Michelle Ahearn
(530) 258-2141
Almanor Ranger District

Tami Taylor (530) 336-3325
Hat Creek Ranger District

February 10, 2010
Routes Round Trip
Mileage Date Last
Groomed
Bogard Routes
Bogard to Antelope Mountain (B1, B2, B4, B5) 26 02/08/2010
Bogard to Crater Lake (B2,B3) 14 02/08/2010
Bogard to Eagle Lake (B1, B2, B4, B6, B7) 60 02/01/2010
Cone Lake (B9, B10) 3.8 02/04/2010

Fredonyer Routes
Fredonyer Long Loop (F1, F2, F6, F5, F4, F3) 31.4 02/08/2010
Diamond Mountain (F5-F7) 3.4 02/08/2010
Fredonyer Short Loop (F1- F3) 15.2 02/09/2010
Fredonyer to Swain Mountain (F1, F8, F9, F11, S1) 20.5 01/10/2010
Mason Station (F11-F12) 8.5 Active Timber Sale,
Road Plowed
Swain Mountain Routes
Swain Mt. Staging to 10 Road (S1, S2, S3, S9)* 10.5 02/12/2010
Jennie Springs/Rock Creek (S1, S4, S5) 9.8 02/10/2010
Bond Valley (S3, S4) 3.1 02/10/2010
Mud Creek Loop ( S6-S8) 12.8 02/11/2010
10 Road (S7, S6, S5, S8, S9, S10, B9, B1) 31.5 02/10/2010

Morgan Summit Routes
Morgan Summit to Pear Lake Loop 44 02/12/2010
Tamarack Springs 48 Road North 40 02/12/2010
Morgan Summit to Mineral Summit 40 02/12/2010
Mineral Summit to Mill Creek 6.4 02/12/2010
Mineral to Mineral Summit 5.0 02/12/2010
Summit Creek Trail* 7.1 02/12/2010

Ashpan Snowmobile Park
Ashpan Trail System 35 02/11/2010
Latour Trail System 25 02/11/2010
* Any “date last groomed” of 2/12/2010 is projected, we can’t predict equipment failure.
Jonesville Please refer to www.hillsliders.com

You are invited to experience a winter wonderland. It has been a fun year for grooming snow, hosting snowshoe walks, and proving quality recreation. Be prepared: bring your sunscreen, cell phone, first aid kit, high energy food, water, and extra clothing. Be sure to dress in layers, wear sunglasses, snowboots, hat and gloves. Keep cotton fabric away from your body, this keeps the chill off your skin. Polypropylene or wool works best.

Your intersection signs are in place on the Morgan, Swain, Bogard and Fredonyer Trail Systems. Please, if you are out riding and notice a sign leaning over, help us maintain our trails by straightening these intersection markers. We appreciate your efforts.

Eagle Lake Ranger District
Get your snowmobile riding in this weekend. The Fredonyer, Bogard and Swain trails groomed up beautifully, leaving the snow like a corduroy blanket and the trails creamy and dreamy. The weekend forecast is for sunshine in the mountains.

The Chester/Swain system is in great shape for the Chester Lake Almanor Poker Run. Local riders have told us that these are the best riding conditions that they have experienced in years.

Hat Creek Ranger District
Our volunteers have been working hard clearing the perimeter trails on the Ashpan and Latour System. The Butte Creek connector and the rim road to the New Cow Creek campground both are now free of windfall, try riding both trails this weekend. These trails are a little rough in spots, keep your speed down and proceed with caution.

Skiers- the Lassen National Forest encourages you to come out and play on a groomed cross-country ski trail towards Butte Lake. To access this trail take Highway 44 North from Susanville and South from Old Station. There you will find 4.5 miles of ski trails groomed with a Ginzu groomer, the same groomer that is used in the winter Olympics to groom the trails used for competition.

Almanor Ranger District
The Chester Lake Almanor Snowmobile Club is having their annual Poker Run on February 13, 2010 at the Chester Staging Area, registration starts at 8:00 AM. Lunch to follow. Conditions are great!

Please join the Chester Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the “Winter Carnival” in Chester. On Saturday February 20th and Sunday, February 21st, they are hosting dog sled races. The races begin at 8:30, at the Cedar Chalet Bakery. A fun event for the entire family.

Area Groomed : Silver/bear hwy. 88
Entry Date : 2010-02-11 11:56:58
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 02/10/10 Weds. We groomed from peddler hill up foster meadow road to the leek spring lookout tower, leek spring meadow road to the m.e.t. the m.e.t. from the meadow to the snopark. From the snopark to the windy hollow crossing and a few hundred yards beyond. then back to peddler. There is plenty of snow and it's in great shape. As always watch for hazards and have a great time. God bless, Frank.

Name: : Wes Dailey Groomong Coordinator
Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-11 08:42:14
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-10-10 49 miles groomed tonight with temps in the mid 20’s to 30 degrees, 16 road to huckleberry loop to Latour F/S down flat top and out the Rim road, opened the middle road from L-3 to L-4 areas may be rough as their were a dozen or so windfall on this road so be cautious, back out Huckelberry road past the F/S and down the Cow creek Cutter road to 16 and to the staging area. Light snow falling off and on tonight with possibly 1-3” by morning. The Rim road opened last night is in pretty good shape but will need a pass or two to get it up to my standards watch for low spots in heavy fill areas as these were still soft tonight due to the amount of fill needed to make them near level last night, the same applies to the middle road opened tonight, areas may be rougher than normal till I can make one or two more passes. I may try and open the rest of the Cow Creek Cutter road to above (NE) of the fire station tomorrow pm depending on the temps. Thanks Bob Wagner for the company tonight. As always ride safe, ride Right and watch for hazards as they may occur without warning even on groomed routes and as always enjoy the ride!! Thanks Wes


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Area Groomed : Ashpan/latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-10 07:39:29
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-9-10 Am and Pm, 85 miles groomed today , George got in 45 miles A-1 thru A-12, 16 road to Red mountain loop to Battle creek , The latour/Battle creek connector is OPEN and clear of trees great job Geo!!!!!!!!! From the Connector down Grayback to 16 road , back up gray back to the upper road to A-3, back Red mtn loop to staging area.. 1-3” of fresh snow this am for George with temps in the 20’s so the trails groomed out excellent!!!!
2-9-10 pm , temps in the low 20’s and 6’ of fresh in the upper system, snow worked and groomed out very nice. 16 road to latour F/S via the lower Huckelberry loop to Flat top and then out The Rim road,, the rim road is open and groomed from L-2 to L-4, it took 2 hours to cut in a 2 mile road, 15-20’ deep holes and 50 degree sidehills, it may have a few rough spots as I was not able to get enough fill in 2 passes to level some of the deep holes out, drifting and blow outs around the trees was the worst I have encountered to date!!! I removed 6-8 windfall and was able to get to L-4 , I will get out to connect L-4 with L3 (middle cow creek road) tomorrow pm and possibly if time permits the Cow creek cutter road to the East of Latour F/S time permitting as both of these areas will be extreme!! 40 miles groomed tonight, awesome snow and great conditions. As always ride safe, be cautious on newely opened roads as hazards may reoccur and watch for others as it will be a busy late week and weekend!! Thanks Wes

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Area Groomed : Ashpan/latour L.N.F
Entry Date : 2010-02-09 07:37:06
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-8-10 Snowing again at Ashpan, 28 deg and a moderate to heavy snow fall tonight, accumulations were in the 1-2” range in the lower system amd 3-4” in the upper , very light fluffy powder !! tonight A-1 Thru A-5 to L-1, 16 road to Ashpan butte lower loop back to 16 out to Bear Wallow Butte turnoff , back to 16 to jacksBackbone out 16 to staging area 40 miles groomed tonight. George will be out early in the am to do Battlecreek/grayback and the upper Road between A-3 And A-9 as well as to the bottom of the Latour/battlecreek connector, I will be back out tomorrow night attempting to open some of the previously unopened loops (L-3 to L-4) and possibly L-5 to L-2 Rim road. If the moisture I ran into coming home tonight makes it to the mountain expect 10-12’ of fresh by morning, it was snowing down to 2000 ft . As always ride right, ride Safe , watch for others and hazards and enjoy the ride!! Thanks Wes

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Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-08 07:25:50
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-7-10 temps ranged in the low 30’s to mid 20’s tonight, snowfall from the last storms Thurs-Sat was in the 6-10” range in the upper system to 4-6” in the lower system, the snow was wetter than earlier storms but groomed out nicely in the colder temps tonight.
70 miles groomed tonight, A-1 thru A-8 L-1 thru L-5 , 16 road to Red Mtn. loop, Dogsled/Dogsled Cutter, 16 road to Jacksbackbone, to Latour F/S via Flattop, Huckelberry Road to L-4 and L-5 banded trees to the lookout turnaround, back to the top of the latour Battle Creek connector back out to the Cow creek Cutter road to 16 and back to the staging area, worked lower 16 to Gray back several times . The latour/Battlecreek connector has several large windfall in the middle of the connector it is passable by sled and we will try and get it removed this week if possible,, George will be grooming to the bottom of the connector and Battle Creek early this week. I am going to attempt to get the road from L-3 to L-4 open this week, this connects The huckleberry road @ the campground to the Rim road and then the Rim road to the Flattop intersection (L-2) it may take a few nights as windfall is numerous on these roads so be cautious if you travel these areas as the trails may be only track packed till open completely. As always Ride Right, watch for other riders and hazards as both may appear without warning!! Thanks Wes


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Area Groomed : Little Truckee Summit
Entry Date : 2010-02-06 00:00:01
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : The West Side volunteers (out of Bassetts) have been grooming, I will better update when I receive their information.

The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North and Ebbetts Pass to the South. It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/.

The Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. While recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system, please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest. The road from Highway 89 (at Sagehen Summit) is being plowed West into the Sagehen Research Station- watch for wheeled vehicles where it crosses the Prosser Tie groomed snowmobile route.

Trail grooming is made possible by the State of California OHV Grant funds. Snowmobile trail grooming work on the East Side is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County. Grooming work on the West Side is provided by the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club. Thanks!



2010 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Grooming Update
(East side and Lakes Basin areas)
Marked/Groomed
Snowmobile Route Date Last Groomed
Cautions/Comments
Main, 07 rd (to Webber Lake) Thu, Feb 4 Trailhead at Little Truckee Summit
Main, 07 rd (to Jackson Meadows) Sat, Jan 30
Pass Creek Loop, 70 rd None
Bald Ridge Loop, 88 rd Sat, Jan 30
Henness Pass, 301 rd (main route alternate) Thu, Feb 4
Yuba-Webber, 12 rd (07 rd to 54 rd) Tue, Feb 2
Yuba-Webber, 12 rd (54 rd to Yuba Pass) Thu, Jan 28
Ridge Loop, 12-45 rd Tue, Feb 2
Rim Loop, 12-28 rd None
Williams Creek, 54 rd (12 rd to Bassetts) Thu, Jan 28
Treasure Mountain Loop, 05 & 15 rds Fri, Jan 29
Meadow Lake Loop, 86 rd (east end) Thu, Jan 28
Meadow Lake Loop, 843 rd (west end) None
Prosser Tie, 07-10 rd Wed, Feb 3 Groomed to the Prosser Hill OHV Trailhead/Staging Area
Independence Loop, 351 & 260 rds Wed, Feb 3

Haskell Peak Trail, 09 rd Thu, Jan 28 Gold Lake Highway to Yuba Pass
Gold Lake Highway, 620 rd Thu, Jan 28
Packer Lake, 621 rd None
Church Meadows Loop None
Howard Meadows Loop None
Mills Peak Trail None
Gold Lake SKIER-ONLY Trail None
Lunch Creek SKIER-ONLY Trail None



************************************************************
JEFF WILEY TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST
East Zone OHV Program Manager
work: 530.994.3401 x6667
cell: 530.306.0334
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Area Groomed : Silver/bear hwy.88
Entry Date : 2010-02-05 19:11:58
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 02/04/10 Thurs. We groomed, foster meadow road, leaks spring tower, plummer ridge, leaks spring meadow road, m.e.t. from silver fork to the snopark, cleaned the snopark ramps, went on to windy hollow and acrossed the hwy. for a mile or two. It was snowing quite hard, so watch for drifts. The snow was dry and powdery. Ride safe, have fun and God bless. Frank.

Area Groomed : Lassen National Forest
Entry Date : 2010-02-05 18:35:18
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : Eagle Lake Ranger District
The trails are in excellent shape. Snow groomed up glorious this week. The snow cats are purring, thanks to the dedicated work from the State and Kassbohrer over the weekend. We sure appreciate them taking away from their weekend to work on two broken down snow cats.

Next weekend mark your calendar!!! On Saturday, February 13, is the Chester Lake Almanor Snowmobile Poker Run. Registration is at 8:30 am at the Chester Snowpark. Families are encouraged. For more information call 530-284-7969 or (530) 596-4354. This is always a fun spirited event.

Hat Creek Ranger District
Early to rise, early to groom. Temperatures in the low 20’s, the snow was light and fluffy. Eighty miles of trails are groomed, the lower Ashpan loop road to Greyback, out to Latour/Battle Creek, the 16 road to Jackbone, and out the Huckleberry loop to the fire station. Due to windfall, two outer loops on Latour system and the Rim Trail have not been groomed this season. Be cautious. The intersection below the Latour Fire Station is rough due to wet snow covering the trails.

Wes Dailey, our volunteer groomer operator at Ashpan and Latour, was selected as the “Groomer of the Year” for 2009 by the California Nevada Snowmobile Association. The Hat Creek Ranger District sure appreciates his dedication to this winter recreation program.

Almanor Ranger District
Trees, trees and more wind-thrown trees. We worked on the Tamarack trail this week. Broke another hydraulic hose. We were able to make it a mile short of the turnoff to Turner Mountain. We swiped a hose from another cat. The cat should be up and running for the weekend. Tamarack Loop, Morgan Summit to Pear Lake Loop and Mineral Summit are our projected targets. The trails should be smooth and fun to ride!

Snowmobile opportunities on the Lassen are made possible through a partnership between the Forest Service, California, Off-highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, and many dedicated volunteers. Be sure that your snowmobile has a current registration and a “green sticker” on the machine. The funds from your green sticker, provide for staging areas, rest-rooms, warming huts, and grooming trails.

Skiers, when you hear snowmobiles approaching, please keep to the right of the trails. These trails are windy and contain blind corners. We want every trail user to have a safe experience.

Name: : Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-03 23:19:01
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-2(am) George was out early this morning temps were in the low 20’s, snow was light and fluffly and groomed out nicely. A-1 Thru A-10 , Lower Ashpan loop road to Greyback, out to Battle Creek and to the bottom of the Latour/Battlecreek connector, back out to Red Mountain loop and to the staging area 40 miles groomed. Approximately 1” of fresh overnight.

2-2 (pm) Joel and I headed back out at approx 5:30 to warmer temps (30) and off and on heavy snow. A-1 Thru A-7..L-1 thru L-2 , 42 miles groomed tonight. 16 road to Jacksbackbone, out Huckelberry loop to the fire station via the lower Huckelberry road bypassing Flattop, their was windfall on this lower road I wanted to get removed which we did and continued to the latour F/S and out the Cow Creek Cutter road back out 16 to the staging area. 80 miles groomed today!!!! Approx 10” of new snow had fallen in the upper system since last night but with the warmer temps the snow didn’t work quite as well as in the past couple of nights. Beaware the trails under the larger trees are rough as they had shed a lot of their snow load since last night making rock hard areas under the trees , also the intersection @ the Huckelberry/rim road below the latour F/S is rougher than normal due to some wetter snow in this area, I will get it cleaned up tomorrow PM. Ow is on the way sounds like a couple more feet so come and enjoy the most snow we have had in many years. As always ride safe, watch for others and for obstacles as they may and can occur without warning!!!! Thanks Wes

for some reason the SPOT did not track tonight but has Georges route tracked from today.

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Name: : Frank deaver
Area Groomed : Silver/bear hwy.88
Entry Date : 2010-02-03 20:17:58
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : Tues. 02/02/10 We groomed down the dufrene crossing to the resort via. the short cut. Across the dam, up pordoes road to four corners and up squaw ridge to the warming hut and meadow below, at the canyon entrance. Then we retraced our route back to peddler hill. There is alot of snow, even down low. We plan to go out again weds. and thurs. i will post the results as we do. Have fun, be safe and God bless. Frank

Name: : Wes Dailey Grooming Coordinator
Area Groomed : Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Entry Date : 2010-02-02 07:34:18
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 2-1… 45 miles groomed tonight , snowing heavily while on the tractor at an average of 1-2” per hour, 8” fresh at the staging area, 10-12” in the upper system. A-1 thru A-8 , L-1.
16 road to Red mountain loop, Dogsled/Cutter to 16 road, 16 to and out bear Wallow approx 4 miles , back to 16 to jacksbackbone turnoff, back 16 to staging area, again worked lower 16 to Greyback several times building snow pack on the lower main road.
George will be doing Battle Creek and Greyback ridge tomorrow as well as Ashpan Butte road, I will be out again tomorrow night working the Latour area. The lower system is holding 18-36” and the upper system 7-10’ with approx 8” of settlement in the pack, temps were in the upper 20’s so the snow that was falling was light and powdery. With more snow forcast for the week riding will again be great in all parts of Ashpan. As always ride safe, ride right watch for others and enjoy the ride and deep snow!!!!! Thanks Wes

Area Groomed : Little Truckee Summit
Entry Date : 2010-02-01 22:52:55
Enter comments about groomed conditions. :
The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North and Ebbetts Pass to the South. It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/.

The Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. While recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system, please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest.

Trail grooming is made possible by the State of California OHV Grant funds. Snowmobile trail grooming work on the East Side is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County. Grooming work on the West Side is provided by the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club. Thanks!

2010 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Grooming Update
(East side and Lakes Basin areas)
Marked/Groomed
Snowmobile Route Date Last Groomed
Cautions/Comments
Main, 07 rd (to Webber Lake) Sat, Jan 30 Trailhead at Little Truckee Summit
Main, 07 rd (to Jackson Meadows) Sat, Jan 30
Pass Creek Loop, 70 rd None
Bald Ridge Loop, 88 rd Sat, Jan 30
Henness Pass, 301 rd (main route alternate) Sat, Jan 30
Yuba-Webber, 12 rd (07 rd to 54 rd) Fri, Jan 29 To the Bonta Saddle
Yuba-Webber, 12 rd (54 rd to Yuba Pass) Thu, Jan 28
Ridge Loop, 12-45 rd Tue, Jan 26
Rim Loop, 12-28 rd None
Williams Creek, 54 rd (12 rd to Bassetts) Thu, Jan 28
Treasure Mountain Loop, 05 & 15 rds Fri, Jan 29
Meadow Lake Loop, 86 rd (east end) Thu, Jan 28
Meadow Lake Loop, 843 rd (west end) None
Prosser Tie, 07-10 rd Wed, Jan 27 Groomed to the Prosser Hill OHV Trailhead/Staging Area
Independence Loop, 351 & 260 rds Wed, Jan 27

Haskell Peak Trail, 09 rd Thu, Jan 28 Gold Lake Highway to Yuba Pass
Gold Lake Highway, 620 rd Thu, Jan 28
Packer Lake, 621 rd None
Church Meadows Loop None
Howard Meadows Loop None
Mills Peak Trail None
Gold Lake SKIER-ONLY Trail None
Lunch Creek SKIER-ONLY Trail None

************************************************************
JEFF WILEY TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST
East Zone OHV Program Manager
work: 530.994.3401 x6667
cell: 530.306.0334
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Area Groomed : Ashpan/latour L.N.F
Entry Date : 2010-02-01 07:11:34
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : 1/31/10 6” of fresh at the staging area since Friday night 8” in the upper system, parking lots (both) were full today lots of people enjoying the great snow and sunshine. A-1 thru A-8,, L-1 Thru L-5..16 road to jacksbackbone, to Latour F/S via flattop , out Huckelberry loop to the banded trees, lots of downed trees on this route but managed to get them off of the trail and sawed up, be cautious in these areas.. Back out Huckelberry loop to the F/S , out the Cow creek Cutter road to 16 and the staging area, worked the 16 road from staging area to greyback several times . 51 miles groomed, Ashpan is 95% open with 45 miles and Latour is 75% open with 35 miles, backcountry riding is at its best as the snow has set slightly. Temps were in the mid 20’s and the snow is great, as always enjoy the ride, watch for others be aware of obstacles as the trees are still snow loaded and may create a hazard at any time. Thanks Wes


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Area Groomed : Giant Sequoia - Western Divide Ranger District
Entry Date : 2010-01-31 01:29:23
Enter comments about groomed conditions. : Winter Trail Grooming

Weekly Report Forest Service
United States
Department of
Agriculture

Sequoia National Forest
Giant Sequoia National Monument
1879 S. Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93207
(559) 784-1500 Contact:
Nolan Fritz
Western Divide Ranger District
Hot Springs Station
Rt 4 Box 548
California Hot Springs, CA
(661) 548-6503 ext 431

Date: Jan. 29, 2010
Routes Trip
Mileage Date Last
Groomed
#70 Johnsondale to Jct I, 51 Route Track Packed 5.0 01-25-10

# 51 Western Divide Jct I to Jct L Fully groomed 6.0 01-26-10

# 55 Parker Pass Jct L to Cold Springs Saddle Fully Groomed 5.0 01-26-10

#51 Western Divide Jct L to Jct P Tracked Packed 12 01-26-10

#51 Western Divide from Jct P to Jct R Fully Groomed 4.0 01-28-10

#28 Holby from Jct Y to Jct R Fully Groomed 1.5 01-28-10

#29 East-side Jct Q to Jct S Fully Groomed, Brushy & Rough 4.5 01-29-10

#27 Clicks Loop Jct U to Jct V Track Packed, Rough 4.0 01-29-10

#51 Western Divide Quaking Aspen to Jordan Peak
Fully Groomed 9.0 01-29-10



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Groomer Total hrs for the week – 33.8 hrs
Groomer Total miles for the week – 118.2 miles



Track Packed – Route has been worked with blade and tracks only
Fully Groomed—Route has been tilled with a combed surface


Messages:
There is 5 plus feet of snow in the Ponderosa Area.
Ponderosa and Quaking Aspen Trailheads are closed at this time.
Parking is available at the North Road. Portable toilets are located at Ponderosa Lodge Parking area.
Sugarloaf Trailhead is plowed and portable toilets installed. Approx 18” of snow.
Greenhorn Trailhead is plowed and portable toilets installed. Approx 24” of snow
Parker Pass Drive is open to 4x4’s during daylight hours. A fully groomed surface starts at Cold Springs Saddle.
Be cautious, keep your speed down and have a safe weekend.
Quaker Mdw. Camp will not be maintaining the road into the camp this winter so the #51 route will be groomed all the way for Jct R to Quaking Aspen Trailhead starting next week

Remember that in the Monument OSV‘s are only allowed on non maintained snow covered roads. Motorized cross country travel is prohibited in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.

Upcoming Events:

Snow Fest, Feb. 27, 2010, Quaking Aspen Trailhead