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Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time: 12:20 PM
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Silver Bear Trail - Hiway 88 Grooming Report 8 am April 14, 2008 Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort - groomed 2/15/08 Sugar Pine Loop: groomed 1/18/08 Bear River Lake Resort accross Dam: Groomed2/1508 to Intersection. Avalance cleared on South side of Lake .....use caution... Cole Creek loop : Groomed 2/15/08 partial..... Operator error,,,, ended up in Summer Tract. and back to Spur 19 08n14 ( Lower Road ) to upper Intersection : Groomed 1/18/08 Intersection toward Weather Station : Groomed approx 1-2 miles only 1/18/08 Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection:4/28/08 Leek Spring Intesection to Lookout: 4/28/08 Leek Spring Intersection on Plummer Ridge to MET: ungroomed/ Leek Spring Road to MET: 4/11/08 MET to Snow Park:4/11//08 SnowPark to Windy Hollow Crossing: Groomed 3/14/08\ Crossing made to south side Windy Hollow toward Canyon: Groomed approx. 4 .5 miles to ridge above Mud Lake 0N 3/9/08 Additionally, FS Mike Stroud and Frank added trail markers out to River Crossing 3/14/08 GROOMING FROM PEDDLER HILL TO LEEK SPRINGS LOOKOUT ON MONDAY CONCLUDES THE SEASON OPERATIONS. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SUPPORT OF THE SILVER BEAR TRAIL
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Monday, April 28, 2008
Time: 04:33 PM
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This update includes the final grooming for the 07/08 winter season. Many thanks again to Tim Striegel and the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters for grooming many miles of snowmobile trails! Spring conditions on the snow: watch for running water, holes, down trees, and rocks. Please remember when parking at the temporary winter trailhead (currently at Perazzo Meadows on the 07 road) to parallel park in the East bound lane of the 07 road. Please do NOT park in the turn-around area, behind the red sign! I will send another message when the temporary trailhead is moved out to Webber Lake. 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/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (East side and Lakes Basin areas) Date Last Marked/Groomed Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Sat, Apr26 Temporary trailhead at Perazzo Meadows Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Apr26 Temporary trailhead at Perazzo Meadows Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Sat, Apr26 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Apr25 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Apr 4 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Apr25 Rim loop Wed, Mar12 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Wed, Mar12 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Mar20 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Sat, Apr26 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV trailhead) Wed, Mar19 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Mar19 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Fri, Apr 4 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Thu, Mar27 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest), plowed? Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Thu, Mar 6 plowed Church Meadows loop Thu, Mar6 Mills Peak trail Thu, Mar 6 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Mar 6
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Monday, April 21, 2008
Time: 11:01 AM
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The temporary winter trailhead for Little Truckee Summit is located at the Perazzo Meadows intersection on the 07 road (Jackson Meadows road). Prosser Hills trailhead has poor snow coverage, probably done for the winter season. Yuba Pass SnoPark still has approximately 1-3 feet of snow. 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/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Gold Lakes Highway is partially plowed from Bassetts, and the access road to Packer Lake is being plowed. West Side grooming is done for this season. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East side and Lakes Basin area) Marked/Groomed Route Date Last Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Sat, Apr19 Temporary trailhead at Perazzo Meadows Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Apr19 Temporary trailhead at Perazzo Meadows Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Tue, Apr15 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Apr11 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Apr 4 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Apr18 Rim loop Wed, Mar12 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Wed, Mar12 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Mar20 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Tue, Mar18 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV trailhead) Wed, Mar19 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Mar19 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Fri, Apr 4 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Thu, Mar27 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest), partial plowed Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Thu, Mar 6 plowed Church Meadows loop Thu, Mar6 Mills Peak trail Thu, Mar 6 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Mar 6
Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Monday, April 14, 2008
Time: 07:01 PM
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Silver Bear Trail - Hiway 88 Grooming Report 8 am April 14, 2008 Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort - groomed 2/15/08 Sugar Pine Loop: groomed 1/18/08 Bear River Lake Resort across Dam: Groomed2/1508 to Intersection. avalanche cleared on South side of Lake .....use caution... Cole Creek loop : Groomed 2/15/08 partial..... Operator error,,,, ended up in Summer Tract. and back to Spur 19 08n14 ( Lower Road ) to upper Intersection : Groomed 1/18/08 Intersection toward Weather Station : Groomed approx 1-2 miles only 1/18/08 Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection: 4/11/08 Leek Spring Intersection to Lookout: 4/11/08 Leek Spring Intersection on Plummer Ridge to MET: ungroomed/ Leek Spring Road to MET: 4/11/08 MET to Snow Park:4/11//08 SnowPark to Windy Hollow Crossing: Groomed 3/14/08\ Crossing made to south side Windy Hollow toward Canyon: Groomed approx. 4 .5 miles to ridge above Mud Lake 0N 3/9/08 Additionally, FS Mike Stroud and Frank added trail markers out to River Crossing 3/14/08 Congratulations to our Groomer Operator,.named Operator of the Year at CNSA Convention at Topaz Lake, Nevada Convention...... Congrats to Frank Deaver.... Jay Dobler CNSA Grooming Coordinator
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Monday, April 07, 2008
Time: 07:27 PM
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The winter trailhead at Little Truckee Summit will be moved this week to the Independence temporary trailhead (about 1.2 miles west of Little Truckee Summit on the 07 road). Please remember to parallel park vehicles/trailers on the South side of the 07 road (Jackson Meadows road) after unloading snowmobiles. Leave the turn-around area (in front of the ROAD CLOSED sign) free of vehicles, trailers, and gear. Spring conditions- watch for running water and holes in the snow surface. Also watch for trees, branches, rocks, and other obstacles becoming exposed as the snow melts. 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/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday- ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East side and Lakes Basin area) Date Last Marked/Groomed Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Sat, Apr 5 Asphalt spots showing Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Apr 5 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Sat, Apr 5 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Apr 4 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Wed, Mar12 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Apr 4 Rim loop Wed, Mar12 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Wed, Mar12 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Mar20 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Tue, Mar18 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV trailhead) Wed, Mar19 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Mar19 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Thu, Mar13 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Fri, Mar14 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Thu, Mar 6 to the Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Thu, Mar6 Mills Peak trail Thu, Mar 6 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Mar 6
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Date: Monday, April 07, 2008
Time: 01:32 AM
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4-6-08... 16 road to dogsled, out battlecreek to turnaround, back down greyback out 16 to jacksbackbone, huckelberry loop to Latour firestation,flattop, cutter road, red mountain loop A-1 thru A-11 L-1 thru L-2 64 miles groomed. lower 16 road is still hangin in their only a couple very small bare spots, upper system and Battlecreek still holding 5-7' of snow,it was snowing off and on all day with 1-2" accumulations. I have started pulling trail signs and Medivac signage as well as hazard markers and stop signs, be cautious along ditch lines and culvert crossings as they are starting to get deep again, I am anticipating being done for the season the week of 4-18 unless we get more accumulations the lower 16 road will be showing some larger dirt areas by then, the upper system still has awsome snow and alot of backcoutry riding,, all areas still appear to have good snow and plenty of coverage!! As always ride safely, watch for others, be cautious of washouts in the Latour area as water will soon be running and enjoy the ride!!!! Thanks Wes
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Time: 10:48 AM
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Some snow melt/pavement showing in the first 1-2 miles of the Main Route (07 road). Please try to stay on the snow when snowmobile riding. Plans to move the Little Truckee Summit trailhead out, I will send a message with location when temporary trailhead is set up. 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/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday- ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East side and Lakes Basin area) Date Last Marked/Groomed Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Sat, Mar29 Asphalt spots showing Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Mar29 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Sat, Mar29 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Mar28 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Wed, Mar12 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Mar28 Rim loop Wed, Mar12 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Wed, Mar12 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Mar20 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Tue, Mar18 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV trailhead) Wed, Mar19 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Mar19 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Thu, Mar13 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Fri, Mar14 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Thu, Mar 6 to the Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Thu, Mar6 Mills Peak trail Thu, Mar 6 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Mar 6
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Date: Monday, March 31, 2008
Time: 12:58 AM
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3-30 6-10" of fresh snow fell over the last few days,temps at mid day were in the low 30's to upper 20's. 16 road to Jacks backbone,Huckelberry road to Latour F/S lower roads below F/S out cutter road to 16, Red mountain loop,Dogsled,dogsled cutter. A-1 thru A-7 L-1-L-2 and all roads encompased between L-1 & L-2 55 miles groomed. Snow is holding up really well in the upper system with Latour holding 6-8' the staging area holds 12" lower 16 road is better than earlier in the week,snow is very dry for this time of year!! Good riding is still out their with most all backcountry areas holding great snow!!! As always ride safely, watch for hazards as they occur in the spring time without warning, Think more snow and come enjoy it while it lasts...Thanks Wes
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008
Time: 09:26 AM
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Spring conditions... frozen lakes are melting! 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/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday- ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East side and Lakes Basin area) Date Last Marked/Groomed Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Sat, Mar22 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Mar22 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Sat, Mar22 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Mar21 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Wed, Mar12 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Mar21 Rim loop Wed, Mar12 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Wed, Mar12 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Mar20 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Tue, Mar18 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV trailhead) Wed, Mar19 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Mar19 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Thu, Mar13 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Fri, Mar14 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Thu, Mar 6 to the Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Thu, Mar6 Mills Peak trail Thu, Mar 6 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Mar 6
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Time: 10:53 PM
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3-23 16 road to Redmountain loop, dogsled, dogsled cutter, 16 road to Jacks Backbone 35 miles groomed, temps were ranging from 30-37 snow is holding up well in the upper system not so well in and on the lower 16 road, be aware of "sunburned low spots and ditch lines opening back up. A-1 thru A-7, L-1... 3-24 16 road to Jacks Backbone, Huckelberry rd to Latour F/S and all short loops around Latour F/S,Flattop out Cutter road to 16, temps were cooler ranging from 28-36, lower 16 road has slanted off on the West side due to sunburning but is still in fair condition, 1 small 2'x6' bare spot on the west side approx 1 mile from the staging area, upper 16 road is still in great shape, minor "sun Rollers" have started to appear. A-1 thru A-6 L-1 thru L-2 and all roads encompased within this area, 40 miles groomed. Snow has fallen last night and today with more expected in the next few days, as always ride safely watch for hazards especially with warmer weather they occur with out warning and very rapidly.. Thanks Wes
Name: Nolan Fritz
Area: Sequoia National Forest
Date: Monday, March 24, 2008
Time: 01:15 PM
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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 (661) 548-6503 ext 431 Tule River Hot Springs Ranger District (Hot Springs Office) Tom Burns (559) 539-2607 ext 230 Tule River Hot Springs Ranger District (Springville Office) March 24, 2008 Routes Trip Mileage Date Last Groomed Hot Springs Greenhorn 67 Sugarloaf, One pass with tiller 2-1/2 mi. from Marshall Mdw road to Jct C 51 route 3/21/ 2008 51 Western Divide, One pass with blade and tiller 24 mi. From Jct C to the French Joe Mdw. 3/21/2008 Messages: Snow conditions coming out of the Sugarloaf Trailhead is spotty for about ¾ mile. Good coverage from the East Lion Springs road over the top of Portuguese Pass. Some sections of the routes on south facing slopes and in and around timber are melting significantly and may leave a ridge of snow down the middle of the route. 51 route just north of Scarlet Davis Cr to Burnt ridge required a lot of construction to reopen the snow drifts and slides. Burnt Ridge has still has snow with bare spots, it is shallow and may be gone in a week. It took seven hrs to groom 27 miles of trail one way. Due to high temps pushing snow to fill in bare spots is futile and just enhances the melting process. Please be careful when riding trails. Contact the nearest Forest Service office for road and trail conditions or to report safety hazards. Icy conditions exist under new snow. Be cautious, keep your speed down and have a safe weekend. Upcoming Events:
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time: 02:05 PM
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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/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday- ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East side and Lakes Basin area) Date Last Marked/Groomed Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Tue, Mar18 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Mar15 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Tue, Mar18 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Mar14 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Wed, Mar12 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Mar14 Rim loop Wed, Mar12 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Wed, Mar12 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Mon, Mar 3 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Tue, Mar18 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV trailhead) Wed, Mar12 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Mar12 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Thu, Mar13 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Fri, Mar14 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Thu, Mar 6 to the Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Thu, Mar6 Mills Peak trail Thu, Mar 6 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Mar 6
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Time: 01:06 AM
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3-17 16 road to Jacks backbone, to Latour F.S. via lower Huckelberry rd, lower roads below F.S. out cutter road to 16. Temps ranged from 28-36 snow has a lot of moisture, trails are holding snow very well but have become rougher than normal by my standards, the sun has created alot of shallow "rollers". Staging are holds 18" with the upper system still holding 6-9'. Jacks Backbone has appeared to have stabalized with No further Avalanches occuring in the last 7 days!!! On 3-15 I had a trainee from the Inyo N.F. who did most all of the grooming in the Battle creek /Ashpan lower system and did an excellant job considering the warmer temps Good job!!! 3-18 the rest of the Ashpan Lower system will be done, Dogsled,dogsled cutter , upper Cutter road, (dogsled to grey back) and the lower ashpan butte road. Latour is 70% open with 35 miles groomed L-1 thru L-2 and all roads between these areas, Ashpan is 75% open with 40 miles groomed. As always ride safely, watch for hazards, be aware of rough areas in sun baked parts of the system, and enjoy the snow while it lasts!!!! Thanks Wes
Name: Wes Dailey Grooming Coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2008
Time: 01:10 AM
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3-14 4-8" of fresh snowtemps were in the low 20's. Worked 16 road to greyback, Red Mountain loop to the battle creek turnaround, back down Grey back to 16. 38 miles groomed A-1 thru A-9. Most trails are holding up extremly well , sun sloughing is occuring more predominately on the main 16 road along the eastern edges, I was able to fill some low spots but not all so this main road is not up to my normal standards, the sun is taking its toll. Snow was a very light powder and it was snowing lightly, grooming will continue 3-16 and throughout next week as temps appear to be more favorable. Latour will be groomed on 3-16 & 17 the lower Ashpan system will be finished on 3-16. As always please ride safely, ride "right", watch for others and for hazards as the warm weather may and will create them very quickly. Their is still plenty of good snow and riding so enjoy before Summer is here!! Thanks Wes
Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Time: 10:35 AM
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Silver Bear Trail - Hiway 88 Grooming Report 8 am March 15, 2008 Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort - groomed 2/15/08 Sugar Pine Loop: groomed 1/18/08 Bear River Lake Resort across Dam: Groomed2/1508 to Intersection. avalanche cleared on South side of Lake .....use caution... Cole Creek loop : Groomed 2/15/08 partial..... Operator error,,,, ended up in Summer Tract. and back to Spur 19 08n14 ( Lower Road ) to upper Intersection : Groomed 1/18/08 Intersection toward Weather Station : Groomed approx 1-2 miles only 1/18/08 Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection: 3/14/08 Leek Spring Intersection to Lookout: 3/14/08 Leek Spring Intersection on Plummer Ridge to MET: ungroomed/ Leek Spring Road to MET: 3/14/08 MET to Snow Park:3/14/08 SnowPark to Windy Hollow Crossing: Groomed 3/14/08\ Crossing made to south side Windy Hollow toward Canyon: Groomed approx. 4 .5 miles to ridge above Mud Lake 0N 3/9/08 Additionally, FS Mike Stroud and Frank added trail markers out to River Crossing 3/14/08 Congratulations to our Groomer Operator,.named Operator of the Year at CNSA Convention at Topaz Lake, Nevada Convention...... Congrats to Frank Deaver.... Jay Dobler CNSA Grooming Coordinator
Name: Nolan Fritz
Area: Sequoia National Forest
Date: Friday, March 14, 2008
Time: 05:04 PM
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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 (661) 548-6503 ext 431 Tule River Hot Springs Ranger District (Hot Springs Office) Tom Burns (559) 539-2607 ext 230 Tule River Hot Springs Ranger District (Springville Office) February 9, 2007 Routes Trip Mileage Date Last Groomed Hot Springs Greenhorn 67 Sugarloaf, Two passes fully groomed 3 mi. from ¾ mi. above Sugarloaf Trailhead to Portuguese Pass 3/13/ 2008 51 Western Divide, Two passes fully groomed 10 miles from Jct C and 67 route to Jct. H and 61 route 3/13/2008 Messages: Snow conditions coming out of the Sugarloaf Trailhead is spotty for about ¾ mile. Good coverage from East Lion Springs road over the top of Portuguese Pass. Some sections of the routes on south facing slopes and in and around timber are melting significantly and may leave a ridge of snow down the middle of the route. About 3’ of snow at Dunlap Saddle (Jct H on the 51 route) Due to high temps pushing snow to fill in bare spots is futile and just enhances the melting process. Please be careful when riding trails. Contact the nearest Forest Service office for road and trail conditions or to report safety hazards. Icy conditions exist under new snow. Be cautious, keep your speed down and have a safe weekend.
Name: Lisa Sedlacek
Area: Lassen National Forest
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2008
Time: 09:42 PM
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March 13, 2008 Routes Round Trip Mileage Date Last Groomed Bogard Routes Bogard to Antelope Mountain (B1, B2, B4, B5)* 26 2/25/2008 Bogard to Crater Lake (B2,B3) 14 3/10/2008 Bogard to Eagle Lake (B1, B2, B4, B6, B7)* 60 2/15/2008 Cone Lake (B9, B10) 3.8 3/7/2008 Fredonyer Routes Fredonyer Long Loop (F1, F2, F6, F5, F4, F3) 31.4 2/27/2008 Diamond Mountain (F5-F7) 3.4 2/27/2008 Fredonyer Short Loop (F1- F3) 15.2 3/3/2008 Fredonyer to Swain Mountain (F1, F8, F9, F11, S1) 20.5 3/3/2008 Mason Station (F11-F12) 8.5 2/7/2008 Swain Mountain Routes Swain Mt. Staging to 10 Road (S1, S2, S3, S9)* 10.5 3/11/2008 Jennie Springs/Rock Creek (S1, S4, S5) 9.8 3/11/2008 Bond Valley (S3, S4)* 3.1 3/11/2008 Mud Creek Loop ( S6-S8) 12.8 3/6/2008 10 Road (S7, S6, S5, S8, S9, S10, B9, B1)* 31.5 3/10/2008 Morgan Summit Routes Mineral Summit to Pear Lake Loop 8 3/06/2008 Tamarack Springs 48 Road North 40 2/13/2008 Morgan Summit to Mineral Summit 8 3/07/2008 Summit Creek Trail 6 3/07/2008 Highway 172 Mineral to Mill Creek 10 3/07/2008 Ashpan Snowmobile Park Ashpan Trail System 35 3/1//2008 Latour Trail System 25 3/4/2008 *projected grooming, we can’t predict equipment failure Jonesville Please refer to www.hillsliders.com Almanor Ranger District Information With the warming weather and predicted storm front moving in, trails in the Mineral and Morgan Summit area may be groomed Friday, March 14 depending upon what the weather does. Tamarack Springs 48 Road north will no longer be groomed. Hat Creek Ranger District Information Warmer temperatures during the past week have limited opportunities for grooming. Two weeks ago on March 1, 45 miles of the Ashpan system was groomed, with 90% open (A-1 through A-10). The Latour system was last groomed on March 3. These trails (including L-1 through L-2) are 75% open, with 40 miles groomed. Some new precipitation is predicted during the next few days, and if conditions allow, grooming will resume over the weekend. Although snow has been melting at lower elevations, 8-9 feet of snowpack remains in the high country around Battlecreek and Latour. Come enjoy our “spring” conditions! Note: Cell phone signals have been restored throughout the Ashpan helicopter medivac system. Communications should again be functioning at all 15 sites. Eagle Lake Ranger District Information This is the last week that the Eagle Lake Ranger District will be grooming the Swain Mountain and the Bogard Trail Systems. There is still plenty of snow to ride on, however, grant funding has expired. The week of March 17th the Fredonyer system will be groomed for the last time. Intersection signs will be pulled signs on all the trails as they are groomed. The Lassen National Forest would like to thank the State of California for providing the funding for this program. The Volunteers that help with our grooming efforts make this all possible. Thanks to Wes Daily, Delbert Milligan and Don Forrester for their dedicated service and their skill in operating our grooming equipment. General Information Lassen National Forest snowmobile routes are closed to all wheeled vehicles including All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) until March 31, 2008 (Forest Order No. 06-07-07). Wheeled vehicles create ruts on groomed trails which result in hazardous conditions for snowmobile traffic. Violation of the closure areas and trails is not only dangerous, but can be costly as well. The punishment for violating this order can be up to $5,000 for an individual. Our concern is public safety and protection of the resource. Lassen National Forest has many types of outdoor recreation. Call forest offices for more information on where you can operate your wheeled vehicle. Visitors are reminded that snowmobile traffic is not permitted in the Caribou Wilderness, Thousand Lakes Wilderness and in Lassen Volcanic National Park. For more information about current conditions and restrictions call the Almanor Ranger District (530) 258-2141, Eagle Lake Ranger District (530) 257-4188 or the Hat Creek Ranger District (530) 336-5521. Additional information about the Lassen National Forest can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen/ For information about other snowmobile trails in California and Nevada go to: www.cnsa.net Make safety your number one priority. Travel with a friend. Make sure you tell someone where you are going. Carry emergency equipment. Use your best judgment. Have fun!
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Time: 06:42 PM
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The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North (Highway 49) and Sonora Pass to the South (Highway 108). It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday- ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East side and Lakes Basin area): Date Last Marked/Groomed Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Tue, Mar11 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Mar 8 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Fri, Mar 7 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Thu, Mar 6 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Tue, Mar 4 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Thu, Mar 6 Rim loop Tue, Mar 4 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Tue, Mar 4 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Mon, Mar 3 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Wed, Mar 5 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV trailhead) Tue, Mar 4 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Tue, Mar 4 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Wed, Mar 5 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Sat, Mar 2 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Thu, Mar 6 to the Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Thu, Mar6 Mills Peak trail Thu, Mar 6 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Mar 6
Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Sunday, March 09, 2008
Time: 12:17 PM
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Silver Bear Trail - Hiway 88 Grooming Report 10 am 10 am March9 , 2008 Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort - groomed 2/15/08 Sugar Pine Loop: groomed 1/18/08 Bear River Lake Resort across Dam: Groomed2/1508 to Intersection. avalanche cleared on South side of Lake .....use caution... Cole Creek loop : Groomed 2/15/08 partial..... Operator error,,,, ended up in Summer Tract. and back to Spur 19 08n14 ( Lower Road ) to upper Intersection : Groomed 1/18/08 Intersection toward Weather Station : Groomed approx 1-2 miles only 1/18/08 Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection: 3/7/08 Leek Spring Intersection to Lookout: 3/7/08 Leek Spring Intersection on Plummer Ridge to MET: ungroomed/ Leek Spring Road to MET: 3/7/08 MET to Snow Park:3/7/08 SnowPark to Windy Hollow Crossing: Groomed 3/7/08 \ Crossing made to south side Windy Hollow toward Canyon: Groomed approx. 4 .5 miles to ridge above Mud Lake. Congratulations to our Groomer Operator,.named Operator of the Year at CNSA Convention at Topaz Lake, Nevada Convention...... Congrats to Frank Deaver.... Jay Dobler CNSA Grooming Coordinator
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Friday, March 07, 2008
Time: 06:33 PM
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Polaris event will continue through this weekend at Little Truckee Summit. The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North (Highway 49) and Sonora Pass to the South (Highway 108). It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday- ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier-only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East side and Lakes Basin area): Date Last Marked/Groomed Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Thu, Mar 6 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Mar 1 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Sun, Mar 2 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Thu, Mar 6 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Tue, Mar 4 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Thu, Mar 6 Rim loop Tue, Mar 4 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Tue, Mar 4 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Mon, Mar 3 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Wed, Mar 5 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV trailhead) Tue, Mar 4 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Tue, Mar 4 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Wed, Mar 5 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Sat, Mar 2 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Thu, Mar 6 to the Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Thu, Mar6 Mills Peak trail Thu, Mar 6 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Mar 6
Name: Lisa Sedlacek
Area: Lassen National Forest
Date: Friday, March 07, 2008
Time: 06:16 PM
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March 7, 2008 Routes Round Trip Mileage Date Last Groomed Bogard Routes Bogard to Antelope Mountain (B1, B2, B4, B5)* 26 2/25/2008 Bogard to Crater Lake (B2,B3) 14 3/7/2008 Bogard to Eagle Lake (B1, B2, B4, B6, B7)* 60 2/15/2008 Cone Lake (B9, B10) 3.8 3/7/2008 Fredonyer Routes Fredonyer Long Loop (F1, F2, F6, F5, F4, F3) 31.4 2/27/2008 Diamond Mountain (F5-F7) 3.4 2/27/2008 Fredonyer Short Loop (F1- F3) 15.2 3/3/2008 Fredonyer to Swain Mountain (F1, F8, F9, F11, S1) 20.5 3/3/2008 Mason Station (F11-F12) 8.5 2/7/2008 Swain Mountain Routes Swain Mt. Staging to 10 Road (S1, S2, S3, S9)* 10.5 3/7/2008 Jennie Springs/Rock Creek (S1, S4, S5) 9.8 3/6/2008 Bond Valley (S3, S4)* 3.1 3/7/2008 Mud Creek Loop ( S6-S8) 12.8 3/6/2008 10 Road (S7, S6, S5, S8, S9, S10, B9, B1)* 31.5 3/7/2008 Morgan Summit Routes Mineral Summit to Pear Lake Loop 8 Tamarack Springs 48 Road North 40 Morgan Summit to Mineral Summit 8 Summit Creek Trail 6 Highway 172 Mineral to Mill Creek 10 Ashpan Snowmobile Park Ashpan Trail System 45 3/4/2008 Latour Trail System 40 3/4/2008 * projected grooming, we can’t predict equipment failure Jonesville Please refer to www.hillsliders.com Eagle Lake Ranger District Information There is plenty of snow, the weather has been exceptional, and the riding enjoyable. The best time to get out on the snow is around noon. The mornings are icy, at noon the snow warms, the temperatures are in the 50’s and the conditions are favorable for both the rider and the machine. On the Eagle Lake District most routes have been groomed with the exception of the long loop on the Fredonyer System, and the trail to Antelope Mountain. One of the grooming machines has equipment failure and has been down since Thursday, February 28. Snowshoe/Ski Moonlight Hike- Please join us for the last snowshoe hike of the season. Meet at Goumaz/Hog Flat at 8:00 p.m. Call the Eagle Lake District office if you need to reserve a pair of shoes. Hat Creek Ranger District Information On Saturday, March 1, a small amount of new snow and temperatures in the upper 20’s allowed grooming 45 miles of the Ashpan system, with 90% open (A-1 through A-10). The Latour system was groomed on Tuesday, March 4, when temperatures ranged from the mid-20’s to mid-30’s. These trails (including L-1 through L-2) are 75% open, with 40 miles groomed. Warmer temperatures have melted snow at lower elevations, with 1-2 feet remaining at the staging area. The upper portions of the system at Battlecreek and Latour are still holding 8-12 feet. New precipitation is possible over the next several days. Safety Advisories: 1) Two weeks ago, our groomer operator reported that an avalanche had occurred on Jack’s Backbone. Because current snow conditions on the slope have not been assessed, riders are advised to exercise caution in this area. 2) Discussions with telecommunications providers have resulted in cell phone signals being restored throughout the Ashpan helicopter medivac system. Communications should again be functioning at all 15. General Information Lassen National Forest snowmobile routes are closed to all wheeled vehicles including All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) until March 31, 2008 (Forest Order No. 06-07-07). Wheeled vehicles create ruts on groomed trails which result in hazardous conditions for snowmobile traffic. Violation of the closure areas and trails is not only dangerous, but can be costly as well. The punishment for violating this order can be up to $5,000 for an individual. Our concern is public safety and protection of the resource. Lassen National Forest has many types of outdoor recreation. Call forest offices for more information on where you can operate your wheeled vehicle. Visitors are reminded that snowmobile traffic is not permitted in the Caribou Wilderness, Thousand Lakes Wilderness and in Lassen Volcanic National Park. For more information about current conditions and restrictions call the Almanor Ranger District (530) 258-2141, Eagle Lake Ranger District (530) 257-4188 or the Hat Creek Ranger District (530) 336-5521. Additional information about the Lassen National Forest can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen/ For information about other snowmobile trails in California and Nevada go to: www.cnsa.net
Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Thursday, March 06, 2008
Time: 12:35 PM
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Silver Bear Trail - Hiway 88 Grooming Report 10pm March5 Feb.20 , 2008 Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort - groomed 2/15/08 Sugar Pine Loop: groomed 1/18/08 Bear River Lake Resort across Dam: Groomed2/1508 to Intersection... USE EXTREME CAUTION.... SNOW IS OVER THE K RAIL ON DAM.... avalanche cleared on South side of Lake .....use caution... Cole Creek loop : Groomed 2/15/08 partial..... Operator error,,,, ended up in Summer Tract. and back to Spur 19 08n14 ( Lower Road ) to upper Intersection : Groomed 1/18/08 Intersection toward Weather Station : Groomed approx 1-2 miles only 1/18/08 Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection:3/4/08 Leek Spring Intersection to Lookout 3/4/08 Leek Spring Intersection on Plummer Ridge to MET: ungroomed/ Leek Spring Road to MET: 3/4/08 MET to Snow Park: 3/4/08 Cat blew hose 1/2 mile from Snow Park SnowPark to Windy Hollow Crossing: Groomed 2/7/08 \ Crossing made only to other side CAT BLEW BLADE HOSE ON MET ON TUES..... GROOMING TO RESUME FRIDAY pm ON MET..... FRANK DEAVER ,,,CNSA OPERATOR ON SILVER BEAR IS GROOMER OF THE YEAR 2007 AT CNSA CONVENTION AT TOPAZ, NEV.... CONGRATS TO FRANK... Jay Dobler CNSA Grooming Coordinator
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Date: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Time: 02:38 AM
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Back from the CNSA convention, great people, great riding good time had by all!!!! 3-1 George VanEpren groomed 16 road to red mountain loop,Battle creek to turnaround, greyback, upper road from greyback to dogsled, dogsled to 16, lower Ashpan butte loop.. A-1 thru A-10 45 miles groomed. Temps were in the high 20's with 2" of new snow.3-4 16 road to Jacks backbone, to Latour F/S lower Huckelberry loop.cutter road to 16 L-1 thru L-2 40 miles groomed temps ranged from 25-35. I did not get into Jacks Backbone till after dark to check on the recent avalanche, so I do not know if a slide occured from a higher location on the mountain, please be cautious in this area!!!Ashpan is 90% open with 45 miles groomed, Latour is 75% open with 40 miles groomed.. The phone calls myself and the Forest Service made to the communication company concerning the recent loss of cell phone service must have done some good as service is back to normal at the locations I was in tonight with Medivac sites functioning normally as far as cell service goes!!!!! Hopefully the up coming weather systems will bring fresh snow to Ashpan and Latour, Ashpan staging area holds 1-3' with Latour/Battlecreek holding 8-12'. Their is still great spring riding so come enjoy the Sun and Snow while it lasts, as always be cautious , watch for others, be aware of hazards as they occur without warning and enjoy the ride.. Thanks Wes
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Monday, March 03, 2008
Time: 10:43 AM
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Polaris Event Reminder: Polaris dealer event going on this week and weekend at Little Truckee Summit. Event will be staging in the "Eagle Ridge Outfitter-Guide area". Caution: Unfortunately there have been reports of vandalism (gas/diesel stolen from vehicles and equipment left overnight) at Little Truckee Summit. Please report any suspicious activity at Little Truckee Summit! The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North (Highway 49) and Sonora Pass to the South (Highway 108). It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday- ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East side and Lakes Basin area): Date Last Marked/Groomed Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Sat, Mar 1 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Mar 1 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Fri, Feb29 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Feb29 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Feb 8 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Feb29 Rim loop Thu, Jan24 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Fri, Feb8 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Feb28 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Tue, Feb19 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV trailhead) Wed, Feb27 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Feb27 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Thu, Feb 7 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Tue, Feb 5 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Wed, Jan 9 to Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Wed, Jan9 Mills Peak trail Wed, Jan 9 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Jan10
Name: Leona Rodreick
Area: Lassen National Forest
Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008
Time: 07:59 PM
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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 Dave Erwin (530) 258-2141 Almanor Ranger District Jan Sorochety (530) 336-3350 Hat Creek Ranger District February 28, 2008 Routes Round Trip Mileage Date Last Groomed Bogard Routes Bogard to Antelope Mountain (B1, B2, B4, B5)* 26 2/25/2008 Bogard to Crater Lake (B2,B3) 14 2/11/2008 Bogard to Eagle Lake (B1, B2, B4, B6, B7)* 60 2/15/2008 Cone Lake (B9, B10) 3.8 2/7/2008 Fredonyer Routes Fredonyer Long Loop (F1, F2, F6, F5, F4, F3) 31.4 2/27/2008 Diamond Mountain (F5-F7) 3.4 2/27/2008 Fredonyer Short Loop (F1- F3) 15.2 2/26/2008 Fredonyer to Swain Mountain (F1, F8, F9, F11, S1) 20.5 2/25/2008 Mason Station (F11-F12) 8.5 2/7/2008 Swain Mountain Routes Swain Mt. Staging to 10 Road (S1, S2, S3, S9) 10.5 2/27/2008 Jennie Springs/Rock Creek (S1, S4, S5) 9.8 2/27/2008 Bond Valley (S3, S4) 3.1 2/27/2008 Mud Creek Loop ( S6-S8) 12.8 2/7/2008 10 Road (S7, S6, S5, S8, S9, S10, B9, B1) 10 Road to S9 accomplished 31.5 2/27/2008 Morgan Summit Routes Mineral Summit to Pear Lake Loop 8 2/14/2008 Tamarack Springs 48 Road North 40 2/13/2008 Morgan Summit to Mineral Summit 8 2/27/2008 Summit Creek Trail 6 2/27/2008 Highway 172 Mineral to Mill Creek 10 2/27/2008 Ashpan Snowmobile Park Ashpan Trail System 35 2/11 /2008 Latour Trail System 25 2/11/2008 Jonesville Please refer to www.hillsliders.com Almanor Ranger District Information The Summit Creek Trail, Morgan, Mineral and Mill Creek Trails are groomed and ready for riding this weekend. Pear Lake Loop, Tamarack and the route up to Turner Mountain were groomed February 14. Skiers: The McGowan Cross Country Ski area is groomed and ready for riding this weekend. This trail was groomed on Thursday February 28. Eagle Lake Ranger District Information On the Eagle Lake District grooming has been accomplished on all of the routes with the exception of the Mud Creek Rim, and the trail to Crater Lake. Temperatures have been in the 50’s, and the groomers have described the snow conditions to be similar to “mashed potatoes”. Due to the weight of the grooming equipment, we have to get out on the snow early and be off the snow by noon is order to groom a decent trail. Skiers: The Bizz Johnson Trail was groomed on Tuesday February 26th, from Goumaz to the first tunnel in the lower canyon. Hat Creek Ranger District Information Grooming resumed last weekend under heavy snow conditions that persisted from Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24. Accumulations of new snowfall range from 18 inches at the staging area to 36 inches in the Battlecreek/Latour area. The lower system and upper systems were groomed 2-3 times during this period, including completion of the ”Outer Sandow” loop for the first time in four years. As of Sunday evening, the Ashpan system was 100% open (A-1 through A-10) with 55 miles groomed, and Latour was 80% open (L-1 to L-2, and most of the loops), with 40 miles groomed. Safety Advisories: 1) Our groomer operator reported that a large avalanche occurred on Jack’s Backbone sometime Saturday night. It began part way up the southwest side, and carried 12-14 inch diameter trees nearly on quarter mile down the slope. The steeper portion of this slope appears to hold windloaded snow on an unstable base, and riders are advised to avoid this area until the snowpack stabilizes. 2) We have just learned that, due to a telecommunications company work on the Table Mt. cell phone towers, signals that are usually reliable throughout our groomed system may not be functioning. Of 15 helicopter medivac sites, only three appear to be receiving a signal. Although the Forest Service is working to address the situation, please be aware that emergency communications are limited at this time. General Information Lassen National Forest snowmobile routes are closed to all wheeled vehicles including All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) until March 31, 2008 (Forest Order No. 06-07-07). Wheeled vehicles create ruts on groomed trails which result in hazardous conditions for snowmobile traffic. Violation of the closure areas and trails is not only dangerous, but can be costly as well. The punishment for violating this order can be up to $5,000 for an individual. Our concern is public safety and protection of the resource. Lassen National Forest has many types of outdoor recreation. Call forest offices for more information on where you can operate your wheeled vehicle. Visitors are reminded that snowmobile traffic is not permitted in the Caribou Wilderness, Thousand Lakes Wilderness and in Lassen Volcanic National Park. For more information about current conditions and restrictions call the Almanor Ranger District (530) 258-2141, Eagle Lake Ranger District (530) 257-4188 or the Hat Creek Ranger District (530) 336-5521. Additional information about the Lassen National Forest can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen/ For information about other snowmobile trails in California and Nevada go to: www.cnsa.net Make safety your number one priority. Travel with a friend. Make sure you tell someone where you are going. Carry emergency equipment. Use your best judgment. Have fun!
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Date: Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Time: 02:42 AM
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2-5 16 road to Latour via Huckelberry/Flattop out cow creek cutter to 16 road. Had the alternator go out on the tractor mid way thru the run tonight, have the alternator off and should be back on the snow Thursday p.m... Had about 10-12"of settlement in the snow pack, this should stabalize everything, snow was tremendous to groom tonight but tractor issues cut the night short.. 30 miles groomed , A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, L-1, L-2 trails have held up very very well, temps were in the mid 20's as always ride safely, watch for hazards and other riders and enjoy the snow,, till Thursday pm Wes
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Time: 05:32 PM
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Plenty of snow plus a break in the weather... Enjoy! Use caution while snowmobile riding near the shoulder of ALL Forest system roads- many summer road signs and intersection signs are barely visible above the snow pack! The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North (Highway 49) and Sonora Pass to the South (Highway 108). It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday, but ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East and West sides, Lakes Basin area): Date Last Marked/Groomed Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Sat, Feb 2 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Feb 2 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Fri, Feb 1 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Feb 1 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Thu, Jan24 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Wed, Jan30 Rim loop Thu, Jan24 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Thu, Jan24 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Jan17 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Thu, Jan24 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV staging) Thu, Jan31 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Thu, Jan31 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Fri, Jan25 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Fri, Jan25 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Wed, Jan 9 to Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Wed, Jan9 Mills Peak trail Wed, Jan 9 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Jan10
Name: Wes Dailey Groomong Coodinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F
Date: Monday, February 04, 2008
Time: 01:57 AM
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Friday 2-1 16 road to Latour F.S., Lower Huckelberry road,Cow Creek Cutter, Flattop, 16 to Jacks Backbone, Red Mountain Loop, battle creek, dogsled to 16 65 miles groomed A-1thru A-9, L-1 thru L-2 and all roads encompassed between L-1 & L-2. Friday's weather snow and cool temps.Staging area Received 6" while the upper system and Battle Creek received 12". Sat 2-2 snowed hard all day into Sunday am, near zero to no visibiliey most all day, 16 road to Flattop, lower huckleberry from flat top Y, to Latour f.S. Out flattop to Jacks backbone,out 16,Red Mountain loop to battlecreek intersecton down Grey Back, Encountered 10-12 foot drifts along some of the upper grey back road, 3 small Avalanches from the uphill side above the Tractor occured on Grey back Ridge, out 16 road A1-A10- L-1 -L-2 55 miles groomed. Staging area received 12" new snow in 16 hours, the upper system received approx 18-24", heavy drifting has occured on Huckelberry road to Latour Lookout, lack of visibiliy prevented Huckelberry and the Ashpan Latour connector from being completed. Sun 2-3 Red mountain loop, dogsled, dogsled cutter , ashpan butte lower loop, 16 road to Jacksbackbone/Latour intersection, 45 miles groomed. Sunday it was still snowing off and on all day 2-3"accumulations. Staging area to Greyback holds 4-6 feet, Battle creek and Latour 12-14 feet, some trail signs were covered as well as Medivac signage,I have reset all that were buried and also reset caution poles when they could be found.Ditch lines are full as well as culvet crossings. Avalanche danger is low to moderate on all but JacksBackbone where I would rate it as Moderate to High, Ashpan normally has NO to LOW Avalanche danger but with the small breaks 100'LX60'W x 6"D witnessed on grey back please stay clear of windloaded and corniced slopes as a slide will occur until the snow has a chance to settle and bond. SO far this has been the best year for quality and depth of snow in 12 years so come enjoy the powder while it lasts and as always ride safely watch your surroundings, stay clear of wind loaded slopes and Have a safe enjoyable ride!! Next report Tuesday 2-5 planned routes 16 road to Latour as these areas saw heavy traffic Sat & Sun. Thanks Wes
Name: Nolan Fritz
Area: Sequoia
Date: Friday, February 01, 2008
Time: 06:35 PM
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January 31, 2008 Correction on my last grooming report. Sugarloaf route number is 67 not 63. Truman Duncan and myself drove to the groomer without incident. Temp at starting time was 30 degrees. Temp ranged from 30 to 45 back to 32 and at shutdown 40 degrees. There was about 3/4" on new snow on the groomer. There is a snowmobile trailer in the Sugarloaf Trailhead that has been there for at least 2 weeks and needs to be removed. I pushed the snow berms off the parking lot. There had been no snowmobile activity on the route since we had groomed on Tuesday. Truman installed a road number (24S15) and route marker (51) at Portuguese Pass. More markers will be installed later but the mattracks has signing for the Pondo area since that was the original planned destination. We traveled 45.2 miles. Most of the routes required track packing and dozer work before tilling could be done. The Sugarloaf route 67 was tilled twice. Since there is an forecasted storm coming in on Sunday and no diesel for refueling, I brought the groomer back to the Fir Camp road about 2 miles above the Sugarloaf trailhead until we can refuel. The Western Divide route 51 was fully groomed from Portuguese Pass to Dunlap Saddle. At present the Western Divide route 51 is fully groomed from Greenhorn Summit Trailhead at State Hwy 155 to Dunlap Saddle for an approximate distance of 14 miles. Tyler Mdw and Dry Meadow area has a lot of brush and small trees still exposed. The Tobias Peak Loop route 61 is fully groomed. This route had been track packed and partially tilled two weeks ago but the powdery snow and high winds had drifted in the road so cutting new road way was required. Tobias Lookout route 62 is fully groomed. This route had been fully groomed 2 weeks ago but with high winds and powdery snow, drifting was present and new road cutting was required. Frog Meadow route 64 is fully groomed. About 3' of snow in the campground. Good news, diesel has been delivered to the Hot Springs Station. I'll wait and see what this forecasted storm brings us on Sunday before I make any definite plans. Nolan H. Fritz II Recreation Manager Tule River/ Hot Springs Ranger District Rt 4 Box 548 43474 Parker Pass Dr. California Hot Springs, CA 93207 661-548-6503 ext. 431
Name: Wes Dailey grroming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Time: 03:00 AM
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1-30-08, 10" new snow at the staging area 12-14" in the upper system since Monday night. 16 road to Latour, Lower Huckelberry road below F.S.,Middle road to F.S. , Flattop road, Cutter road to cow creek back 16 road. 40 miles groomed , A-1 thru A-5 , L-1 , L-2 and roads encompased between L-1 . L-2 Temps were in the mid 20's with light snow, most all ditch lines and culvert crossings on this route are filled in . Snow is light and fluffy and very deep, Ashpan staging area has 3-4' Latour holds 8-10' with approx 10' on top of the Cow Creek restroom roof. Grooming will continue thru this week and part of the weekend, please be aware of the tractor during the day, ride safely, be aware of your surroundings and hazards, stay right in the twisty areas and most of all enjoy your ride!! Thanks Wes
Name: Nolan Fritz
Area: Sequoia
Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Time: 11:11 PM
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JANUARY 29, 2008 Truman Duncan and myself went to the Sugarloaf Trailhead to groom. We drove the Mattracks from the Hot Springs station to Sugarloaf by FS road 23S05. The wind storm on Sat and Sun had knocked down several dead snags in the White River Summer Home tract and we had to cut our way through. Fortunately none of the cabins had been hit. The Sugarloaf Trailhead had about 8" of new snow with an overall depth of 10-12". We left Sugarloaf Trailhead at 1330 hrs and track packed and cut drifts on the 63 route from Sugarloaf to Portuguese Pass. Snow Depth at Portuguese Pass is about 4'. Along the way we were passed by 2 snowmobilers coming off the mountain and one was Tim Mert the Volunteer Groomer Operator Trainee for the south end. At Portuguese Pass we headed south on the 51 route to Greenhorn Summit Trailhead. We arrived at Greenhorn Summit about 1800 hrs. Overall snow depth at Greenhorn Summit is about 12". There were a couple of spots where I did some "farming" with the blade a couple of miles out of Greenhorn Summit. We bucked and removed one 36" tree from the road at the Kern County line. It had fallen in an earlier storm and there were several 12-15' sections of tree buried in the snow. At Greenhorn Summit we turned around and used the blade and tiller all the way back to the Sugarloaf Trailhead arriving there at 2130 hrs. The 51 route is fully groomed for 6 miles and the 63 route is fully groomed for it's entire length of 4 miles. Hot Springs station is out of diesel fuel in it's tanks and there is no local vendors for which to purchase fuel. The fuel contractor could not give a delivery date so we will make one more trip on 1-31-2008 to groom the Tobias Peak and Frog Meadow area. After that we will be out of fuel until the contractor fills the tank. Nolan H. Fritz II Recreation Manager Tule River/ Hot Springs Ranger District Rt 4 Box 548 43474 Parker Pass Dr. California Hot Springs, CA 93207 661-548-6503 ext. 431
Name: Wes Dailey Grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F.
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Time: 03:34 AM
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Friday 1-25, 16 road to Red mountain Loop,Dogsled. Dogsled Cutter,25 miles groomed, Snowing but high moisture content, 5" new down low @ staging area. Sat 1-26 snowing and slighty wet accumulations.16 road to Jacks Backbone, Latour F.S. Huckelberry road to Banded trees, Ashpan Latour connector, Out Battle creek, Grey Back to 16 road ,65 miles groomed. Sunday no grooming as the snow was to wet to properly groom. Monday 1-28 12" new @ staging area 18" new in Latour. 16 road to Latour via Flat top, Lower Huckelberrry below F.S. out Cutter road to 16, 40 miles groomed, snow conditions were back to Colorado powder tonight with temps in the low 20's Latour is 80% groomed with 45 miles open, Ashpan is 60% open with 35-40 miles groomed.A-1 thru A-9 , L-1 thru L-4 area open and were done thru out the weekend. Be aware of a rough area 1/4 mile north of Gray back turn off on the main 16 road, snow became very soft in this area Saturday causing very rough trail conditions, area is signed and marked, ditch lines are full but have no bottom, culvert crossings are nearly full but may be 10-15 feet deep, be cautious around these areas in the upper system. Staging area has 3-4 feet , Battle creek and Latour hold 6-11 feet! As always be cautious and aware of hazards as they occur with out warning, watch for other riders , stay right and most of all have fun!! thanks Wes
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F
Date: Friday, January 25, 2008
Time: 10:33 PM
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Good news Kassbohrer repaired our tractor today !!! Thanks you Francisco for gettin it done in short order!! We will start grooming tonight @ 10pm and go till we can will mainly concentrate on the Lower system as most traffic will use this area tomorrow. tomorrow (sat) afternoon grooming will continue in the Latour area hoping to do the Battle creek connector etc tomorrow!! More snow is on the way with accumulations ranging from 12-36"! So ride safely be aware of the Tractor in twisty areas (most are signed yield to groomer) and have fun!! Complete report Sunday night . Thanks Wes
Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Friday, January 25, 2008
Time: 09:53 PM
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Silver Bear Trail - Hiway 88 Grooming Report 5 PM Jan.25 , 2008 Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort - groomed 1/18/08 Sugar Pine Loop: groomed 1/18/08 Bear River Lake Resort across Dam: Groomed 1/18/08 to Intersection... USE EXTREME CAUTION.... SNOW IS OVER THE K RAIL ON DAM.... 08n14 ( Lower Road ) to upper Intersection : Groomed 1/18/08 Intersection toward Weather Station : Groomed approx 1-2 miles only 1/18/08 Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection: 1/21/08 Leek Spring Intersection to Lookout: 1/14/08 Leek Spring Intersection on Plummer Ridge to MET: 1/14/08 Leek Spring Road to MET: 1/21/08 MET to Snow Park: 1/21/08 SnowPark toward Windy Hollow Crossing: Groomed 1/21/08 No Crossing made No Grooming until Sunday or Monday due to problems Fueling Snow Cat. Jay Dobler CNSA Grooming Coordinator
Name: Jef Wiley
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Friday, January 25, 2008
Time: 09:51 PM
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CAUTION: Red Jeep remains stuck in the middle of the groomed Prosser Tie route, about 1/4 mile North of Prosser Hills OHV trailhead. We can't seem to locate an owner, any information would be appreciated! The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North (Highway 49) and Sonora Pass to the South (Highway 108). It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday, but ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East and West sides, Lakes Basin area): Date Last Marked Route Groomed Cautions/Comments Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Thu, Jan 24 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Jan 19 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Fri, Jan 18 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Jan 18 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Thu, Jan 17 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Jan 18 Rim loop Thu, Jan 17 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Thu, Jan 17 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Jan 17 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Thu, Jan 24 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV staging) Wed, Jan 23 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Jan 23 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Fri, Jan 18 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Thu, Jan 17 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Wed, Jan 9 to Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Wed, Jan 9 Mills Peak trail Wed, Jan 9 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Jan 10 =========================================== JEFF WILEY TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST East Zone OHV Program Manager SV work: 530.994.3401 x6667 TK work: 530.587.3558 cell: 530.306.0334 e-mail: jwiley@fs.fed.us
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Friday, January 25, 2008
Time: 06:20 PM
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CAUTION: Red Jeep remains stuck in the middle of the groomed Prosser Tie route, about 1/4 mile North of Prosser Hills OHV trailhead. We can't seem to locate an owner, any information would be appreciated! The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North (Highway 49) and Sonora Pass to the South (Highway 108). It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday, but ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East and West sides, Lakes Basin area): Date Last Marked Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Thu, Jan24 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Jan19 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Fri, Jan18 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Jan18 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Thu, Jan17 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Jan18 Rim loop Thu, Jan17 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Thu, Jan17 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Jan17 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Thu, Jan24 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV staging) Wed, Jan23 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Jan23 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Fri, Jan 8 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Thu, Jan17 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Wed, Jan 9 to Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Wed, Jan9 Mills Peak trail Wed, Jan 9 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Jan10
Name: Lisa Sedlacek
Area: Lassen National Forest
Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008
Time: 02:04 PM
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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 Dave Erwin (530) 258-2141 Almanor Ranger District Jan Sorochety (530) 336-5381 Hat Creek Ranger District January 25, 2008 Routes Round Trip Mileage Date Last Groomed Bogard Routes Bogard to Antelope Mountain (B1, B2, B4, B5)* Access affected by Logan Timber Sale 26 1/25/2008 Bogard to Crater Lake (B2,B3)* 14 1/25/2008 Bogard to Eagle Lake (B1, B2, B4, B6, B7)* Access affected by Logan Timber Sale 60 1/25/2008 Cone Lake (B9, B10)* 3.8 1/24/2008 Fredonyer Routes Fredonyer Long Loop (F1, F2, F6, F5, F4, F3)* 31.4 1/23/2008 Diamond Mountain (F5-F7)* 3.4 1/23/2008 Fredonyer Short Loop (F1- F3) 15.2 1/25/2008 Fredonyer to Swain Mountain (F1, F8, F9, F11, S1) 20.5 1/17/2008 Mason Station (F11-F12) 8.5 1/15/2008 Swain Mountain Routes Swain Mt. Staging to 10 Road (S1, S2, S3, S9) 10.5 1/22/2008 Jennie Springs/Rock Creek (S1, S4, S5) 9.8 1/22/2008 Bond Valley (S3, S4) 3.1 1/22/2008 Mud Creek Loop ( S6-S8) 12.8 1/23/2008 10 Road (S7, S6, S5, S8, S9, S10, B9, B1) 31.5 1/24/2008 Morgan Summit Routes Morgan Summit to Pear Lake Loop 44 1/24/2008 Tamarack Springs 48 Road North 40 1/23/2008 Morgan Summit to Mineral Summit 40 1/22/2008 Summit Creek Trail 1/22/2008 Ashpan Snowmobile Park Ashpan Trail System 35 1/23/2008 Latour Trail System 25 1/22/2008 * Any “date last groomed” of 1/25/2008 is projected, we can’t predict equipment failure. Jonesville Please refer to www.hillsliders.com Winter puts a fresh new face on the Lassen National Forest. The same beautiful mountain views and peaceful meadows that are great to explore in the summer, offer a wide variety of winter activities…sure to cure any cabin fever. You are invited to experience our superb groomed trail system. These cold winter temperatures make for excellent conditions. Our nicely groomed trails keep getting an additional powdering of fresh fluffy snow which makes for fabulous riding. On Eagle Lake, there are a couple of areas that are plowed for timber sale activity. From Bogard staging area east, the trail is groomed to Crater Lake. From Bogard, to the west, the McKenzie Timber Sale has plowed a portion of our trail but creatively we have found a groomed route around this area. The Goumaz Road from Hog Flat Reservoir to the 101 road is plowed for the Hog/44 Timber Sale. We have made some approach ramps for snowmobile users. Please use extreme caution around these timber sale areas. Hat Creek Trails- As of 1-22-08 95% of Ashpan/Battle Creek is groomed and open (50 miles), we received two inches of new overnight. Conditions are ideal and all roads but Grayback Ridge and Ashpan Butte lower road are groomed and open. The 16 road to Red Mountain, dogsled/dogsled cutter Battle Creek to turnaround, upper portion of Gray Back from Battle Creek to upper cattle guard. Upper cutter road to dogsled were groomed January 22. There is approximately five to seven feet of snow in most areas of Ashpan and Battle Creek. With the new and large amounts of snow, the Latour to Battle Creek connector will be groomed by the weekend, connecting the entire system together (Latour/Ashpan/Battle Creek). The system has nearly 100 miles of groomed trails. The Eagle Lake Ranger District has groomed a trail from Highway 44 to the Lassen Volcanic National Park boundary by Butte Lake. This effort supports the Lassen Land and Trail Trust Cross Country Ski and Soup trip on Saturday January 26. Bring your own equipment; meet at the Susanville depot at 08:30. For more information on this event call (530) 257-3252. On Saturday, February 2, and Saturday, February 16, the Eagle Lake Ranger District is sponsoring free educational snowshoe walks. Call the Eagle Lake Ranger District at (530) 257-4188 to sign up. The Almanor Ranger District will also be sponsoring a snowshoe walk on Friday, Feb 15, call the Almanor office at (530) 258-2141 to sign up. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Name: Wes Dailey Grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F
Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008
Time: 01:26 AM
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As of 1-23 Ashpan is 100% open with 55 miles of groomed trails, 16 road to dogsled, upper gray back cutter road, gray back to Ashpan Butte loop via 16 road, all were completed tonight. Latour remains @ 60% open with 30 miles of groomed trails. Tractor repair has been delayed till Friday/Sat am,grooming in Latour will continue Sat. Pm with Huckelberry road to the lookout intersection , Latour /Battle creek connector and possibly the lower Sandow road will be done time permitting this will give Latour roughly 50 miles of completed groomed trails. More snow is on the way for Thurs/Fri and Heavier precip for Sunday. The upper system has 6-9 feet and the lower system 3-6 feet of snow, all back country areas are accessible and have some really deep fluffy powder!! Some culvert crossings in Latour remain unmarked (poles are buried) all Ashpan Helicopter medivac signs are in place trail signs are up, Latour medi vac signs are out as well as all but 2 trail signs, the rim road will probibly remain ungroomed this year due to its condition from runoff last year further checking on this road will be done via snowmobile. Come enjoy the predicted good weather Saturday, as always ride safe and be aware of natural hazards!!! More reports on Monday thanks Wes
Name: Wes Dailey Grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour L.N.F
Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Time: 03:32 AM
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As of 1-22-08 95% of Ashpan/Battlecreek is groomed and open (50 miles) received 2" of new overnight, snow conditions are ideal and all roads but Grayback ridge and Ashpan butte lower road are groomed and open! 16 road to Red Mountain , dogsled/dogsled cutter Battle creek to turnaround, upper portion of Gray Back from battle creek to upper cattle guard, Upper cutter road to dogsled were all done on 1-22 5-7' of snow is in most areas of Ashpan and Battlecreek. With the new and large amounts of snow the Latour to Battle creek connector will be done by the weekend connecting the entire system together(Latour/Ashpan/Battlecreek) giving the system nearly 100 miles of groomed trails, the snow conditions are amazing temps ranged in the upper teens to 10 degrees making for Colorado type conditions!!! So come and enjoy the fresh,deep stuff while we have it, as always ride safely, be aware of others, watch for the Groomer and have fun!! Baring any unforseen repair problems to the tractor tomorrow, Ashpan will be 100% open by 1-23 pm!! Thanks Wes
Name: Jeff Wiley, US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Time: 12:29 PM
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CAUTION: Red 2006 Jeep blocking/stuck in the middle of the groomed snowmobile trail, about 1/4 mile North of the Prosser Hills OHV Staging area. The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North (Highway 49) and Sonora Pass to the South (Highway 108). It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday, but ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East and West sides, Lakes Basin area): Date Last Groomed/Marked Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Thu, Jan17 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Jan12 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Fri, Jan11 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Jan11 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Thu, Jan17 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Dec11 Rim loop Thu, Jan17 Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Thu, Jan17 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Jan17 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Tue, Jan15 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV staging) Wed, Jan16 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Jan16 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Fri, Jan18 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Thu, Jan17 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Wed, Jan 9 to Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Wed, Jan9 Mills Peak trail Wed, Jan 9 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Jan10
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/LaTour L.N.F
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Time: 04:06 AM
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As of 1-21 Ashpan received 24-28" @ the staging area from 1130 pm last night to 430 pm today !!!! Bring your Longtracks,shovels and snorkels not necessarily in that order!! The upper system also received another 18" for a total of 6-9', most of tonight was spent track packing the 16 road out to 4 miles and then grooming, Latour was groomed only to the Jacks Backbone turnoff, as it took a lot of time just to get the main 16 road done , snow was running over the tracks on the tractor from the staging area out 4 miles, the lower system received more snow than most of the upper system overnight!! Please be cautious around ditch lines as they appear full but have NO bottom, many of the caution poles are buried, I have reset as many as possible tonight with more to be reset tomorrow pm. The remaining parts of Latour and Ashpan/Battlecreek will hopefully be done by Friday as the going is very very slow !! Kaasbohrer will be over Wednesday to address and repair an oil leak on the tractor and should be done with the repair the same day causing No down time ( I hope) As always ride safely, be aware of others and come enjoy the conditions as they are nothing short of EPIC for our area!!!! Til tomorrow pm...... Wes
Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Monday, January 21, 2008
Time: 08:28 PM
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Silver Bear Trail - Hiway 88 Grooming Report 10 AM Jan.21 , 2008 Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort - groomed 1/18/07 Sugar Pine Loop: groomed 1/18/08 Bear River Lake Resort across Dam: Groomed 1/18/07 ... USE EXTREME CAUTION.... SNOW IS OVER THE K RAIL ON DAM.... South Shore to Intersection - groomed 1/18/08 08N14 ( lower road) to Intersection- groomed 1/18/08 Intersection towards Weather Station - groomed approx. 2 miles 1/18/08 Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection: 1/14/08 Leek Spring Intersection to Lookout: 1/14/08 Leek Spring Intersection on Plummer Ridge to MET: 1/14/08 Leek Spring Road to MET: 1/14/08 MET to Snow Park: 1/14/08 SnowPark toward Windy Hollow Crossing: partial Groomed 1/13/08 NOTE; GROOMING TO CONTINUE IN IRON MOUNTAIN AREA , TODAY , MONDAY JAN. 21, 2008..... USE CAUTION IN PM HOURS Jay Dobler CNSA Grooming Coordinator
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour
Date: Monday, January 21, 2008
Time: 01:19 AM
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Well after some very deep powder Ashpan turned to the Ice bowl last week, trails were boiler plate ice, grooming was not done last week as the rock hard conditions made the trails nearly impossible to groom correctly!!1-20-2008, Ashpan received 8" at the staging area and 12-18" in the upper system it was snowing heavily all day and as of this report still snowing!! Trails groomed 1-20... 16 road to Jacks Backbone, to Latour F/S via huckelberry road, Flattop , Latour lower loop to Huckelberry,Cutter road back to 16, 16 to Dogsled, Red mountain loop, Dogsled Cutter, back 16 road, 55 miles of trails are freshly groomed as of tonight, Battle creek/Gray back to be done 1-21-22-23 as these roads will take time to reopen and get upto standards due to last weeks rain and ice!! More reports in the next few nights!!! As always ride safe, watch culvert crossings and watch for trees as they are again heavily loaded and may break and become a hazard, ride responsibly and enjoy the trails and new powder!!! Thanks Wes
Name: Wes Dailey grooming coordinator
Area: Ashpan/Latour
Date: Monday, January 21, 2008
Time: 01:10 AM
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Name: Lisa Sedlacek
Area: Lassen National Forest
Date: Friday, January 18, 2008
Time: 12:59 PM
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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 Dave Erwin (530) 258-2141 Almanor Ranger District Jan Sorochety (530) 336-5350 Hat Creek Ranger District January 17, 2008 Routes Round Trip Mileage Date Last Groomed Bogard Routes Bogard to Antelope Mountain (B1, B2, B4, B5)* 26 Access affected by Logan Timber Sale Bogard to Crater Lake (B2,B3)* 14 1/18/2008 Bogard to Eagle Lake (B1, B2, B4, B6, B7)* 60 Access affected by Logan Timber Sale Cone Lake (B9, B10)* 3.8 1/18/2008 Fredonyer Routes Fredonyer Long Loop (F1, F2, F6, F5, F4, F3)* 31.4 1/18/2008 Diamond Mountain (F5-F7)* 3.4 1/18/2008 Fredonyer Short Loop (F1- F3) 15.2 1/17/2008 Fredonyer to Swain Mountain (F1, F8, F9, F11, S1) 20.5 1/17/2008 Mason Station (F11-F12) 8.5 1/15/2008 Swain Mountain Routes Swain Mt. Staging to 10 Road (S1, S2, S3, S9) 10.5 1/16/2008 Jennie Springs/Rock Creek (S1, S4, S5) 9.8 1/15/2008 Bond Valley (S3, S4) 3.1 1/15/2008 Mud Creek Loop ( S6-S8) 12.8 1/16/2008 10 Road (S7, S6, S5, S8, S9, S10, B9, B1) 31.5 1/16/2008 Morgan Summit Routes Morgan Summit to Pear Lake Loop 44 1/15/2008 Tamarack Springs 48 Road North 40 1/16/2008 Morgan Summit to Mineral Summit 40 1/15-16/2008 Summit Creek Trail 1/15/2008 Ashpan Snowmobile Park Ashpan Trail System 35 Latour Trail System 25 * Any “date last groomed” of 1/18/2008 is projected, we can’t predict equipment failure. Jonesville Please refer to www.hillsliders.com The snow trails groomed up beautiful this week. Behind our snow grooming tiller, a smooth corduroy blanket trailed. Remember that single digit temperatures make for some icy conditions. Keep your speeds down and always ride in control. A reminder: wheeled vehicles, such as 4-wheel drives and all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) are restricted from all groomed trails. The reason for this act is to protect public safety. The ruts from wheeled vehicle damage the groomed surface and create a safety hazard for snowmobiles. Your intersection signs are in place on the Morgan, Swain 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. We have a couple glitches in our system. The Summit Timber Sale is active in and around Antelope Mountain. We are grooming on Friday 1/18/2008 and will do our best to make it possible for you to access Antelope Mountain and the snow play areas in the Antelope vicinity. The Goumaz Road from Hog Flat Reservoir to the 101 road is plowed for the Hog/44 Timber Sale. We have made some approach ramps for snowmobile users and have asked to leave an access lane for OSV travel. Please use extreme caution around these timber sale areas. Recently there has been three vehicles broken into that were parked at Goumaz/Hog Flat and Miller Crossing along the Bizz Johnson Trail. Please take you valuables with you until we catch thieves. Snow is falling, calling you to come out and PLAY…Enjoy a NICE ride, share the snow with others and respect wildlife. BE SAFE
Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Time: 05:37 PM
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Silver Bear Trail - highway 88 Grooming Report 10 AM Jan.15 , 2008 Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort - groomed 1/9/07 Sugar Pine Loop: ungroomed Bear River Lake Resort across Dam: Groomed 1/9/07 to 1500 feet beyond Dam... USE EXTREME CAUTION.... SNOW IS OVER THE K RAIL ON DAM.... Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection: 1/14/08 Leek Spring Intersection to Lookout: 1/14/08 Leek Spring Intersection on Plummer Ridge to MET: 1/14/08 Leek Spring Road to MET: 1/14/08 MET to Snow Park: 1/14/08 SnowPark toward Windy Hollow Crossing: partial Groomed 1/13/08 Jay Dobler CNSA Grooming Coordinator
Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Monday, January 14, 2008
Time: 12:51 PM
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Silver Bear Trail - highway 88 Grooming Report 9:30 AM Monday Jan. 14, 2008: __________________________________________________________________ Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort : Groomed 1/9/08 Sugar Pine Loop : Ungroomed Bear River Lake Resort across Dams : Groomed 1/9/07 Ungroomed beyond Dams CAUTION ON DAMS - SNOW IS TO TOP OF K RAILINGS Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection: Groomed 1/12/08 Leeks Springs Intersection to Leek Spring Lookout : Groomed 1/12/08 Leek Springs Intersection on Leek Springs Road to MET : Groomed 1/11/08 MET to Snow Park : Groomed 1/11/08 SnowPark to Windy Hollow Crossing : Groomed 1/12/08 Crossing not made due to heavy highway Traffic Snow Park on Plummer Ridge to Leek Spring Intersection: Groomed 1/12/08 Thanks to West Dailey, Matt Blankenship, and Frank Deaver for the fine Trail,,,, all CNSA Volunteers , working under Agreement with the Amador Ranger District. Jay Dobler CNSA Grooming Coordinator
Name: Jeff Wiley US Forest Service
Area: Tahoe National Forest
Date: Monday, January 14, 2008
Time: 12:30 PM
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Watch for down trees/branches in and across all groomed/marked routes! The current CENTRAL SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE ADVISORY covers between Yuba Pass to the North (Highway 49) and Sonora Pass to the South (Highway 108). It applies to back-country areas outside of developed ski areas only. It can be found at: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ Please remember the Tahoe National Forest contains public lands and private lands. Please respect private property rights and landowners within the Tahoe National Forest while recreating and riding snowmobiles off the groomed snow trail system! TRAIL NOTES: Grooming work is provided by Tim Striegel and Sierra County (East side), the Sierra Buttes Snowbusters Snowmobile Club (West side and Lakes Basin area), and the State of California OHV funds! Thanks! The 878 road from Sagehen Summit West into the UC Field Station is again being plowed this winter for authorized personnel access only. Please use CAUTION at the intersection of the marked/groomed Prosser Tie snowmobile route and Sagehen road. Expect wheeled vehicles to be traveling the Sagehen road into the UC Field Station, at any time! Bassetts Station is closed on Wednesday and Thursday, but ring the bell if you need fuel. A new x-country skier only trail has been added out of the Gold Lakes Staging Area on the Plumas side, about 1 mile long and parallel to the Gold Lakes highway. 2008 TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Winter Grooming Update (includes East and West sides, Lakes Basin area): Date Last Marked Route Groomed Main route to Webber Lake (07 rd) Sat, Jan12 Main route to Jackson Mdws (07 rd) Sat, Jan12 Pass Creek loop (70 rd) none CAUTION: East Bridge damaged! Bald Ridge loop (88 rd) none Henness Pass (main route alternate) Fri, Jan11 Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Fri, Jan11 Webber Lake to 54 road intersect (Williams Creek) Yuba-Webber route (12 rd) Wed, Jan 9 54 road intersect to Yuba Pass Ridge loop Fri, Dec11 Rim loop none Williams Creek (54 rd) to Bassetts Wed, Jan9 Treasure Mountain loop (05 & 15 rds) Thu, Jan 3 Meadow Lake loop (East end 86 rd) Mon, Dec31 from Coppins Meadow to Meadow Lake Meadow Lake loop (West end) none Prosser Tie (to Prosser OHV staging) Wed, Jan 9 watch for wheeled vehicles crossing groomed trail at Sagehen Summit Independence loop Wed, Jan 9 Haskell Peak trail (09 rd) Thu, Jan10 Yuba Pass to Gold Lake highway Gold Lake highway (county 620 rd) Wed, Jan 9 Bassetts to Gold Lake Staging Area (Plumas National Forest) Packer Lake road (county 621 rd) Wed, Jan 9 to Packer Lake day use area Church Meadows loop Wed, Jan9 Mills Peak trail Wed, Jan 9 Howard Meadows loop Thu, Jan10
Name: Jay Dobler
Area: Silver Bear Trail
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008
Time: 12:16 AM
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Silver Bear Trail - Hiway 88 Grooming Report 7 pm Friday Jan. 11, 2008 Peddler Hill to Bear River Lake Resort - groomed 1/9/07 Sugar Pine Loop: ungroomed Bear River Lake Resort accross Dam: Groomed 1/9/07 to 1500 feet beyond Dam... USE EXTREME CAUTION.... SNOW IS OVER THE K RAIL ON DAM.... Peddler Hill to Leek Spring Intersection: Groomed 1/11/08 Leek Spring Intesection to Lookout: Groomed 1/11/08 Leek Spring Intersection on Plummer Ridge to MET: Roughed in / Track packed will be groomed on 1/12/07 AM Leek Spring Road to MET: Groomed 1/11/08 MET to Snow Park: Groomed 1/11/08 Snow Park to Windy Hollow: Partially Groomed to back side of old Chair lifts, half way to Sand Shed... 1 /11/08 Grooming will continue DURING THE DAY ON SAT. 1/12/08 USE CAUTION.. Jay Dobler CNSA Grooming Coordinator....
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