Snowmobiling/grooming reports

Daily Grooming Report

Marilyn's Daily Grooming Message

January 16, 2022: Good Sunday morning everyone! Hope your teams won yesterday! More football today... Yay! Today at the Lake, the temp is 30 degrees and socked in again. No new precip in past 24 hrs. Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 2A, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B. And in the Entiat area; Van Creek, 10, 10C, 11, 11A, 11B. The groomer was very frustrated with the conditions up on the ridge. At 5:30 a.m. it was between 34-39 degrees up there and he mentioned that it was like trying to groom "butter". Lack of snow up there, yes, making it very difficult to cut the moguls and he was very disappointed with the product he was leaving for the riders. Conditions really suck up there. I've attached the picture he sent this a.m. at Miners Ridge and low snow cover. Really amazing that we can get 5-6 feet of snow at Lake level and not more on the Entiat ridge. Bummer! Have a safe and healthy rest of your weekend.

Thanks, Marilyn

Grooming Funding

Grooming funding comes mainly from snowmobile registrations and fuel taxes, and is administered by Washington State Parks. The LWRC is the local "applicant" for those funds and works in cooperation with Washington State Parks and the USFS to manage the grooming operations. The LWRC holds fundraisers to supplement the grooming funds when State funds are depleted.

Snowmobile Registrations, Sno-Park & LWRC Parking

Local law enforcement regularly patrol the Lake Wenatchee/Entiat snowmobile trail system. Unregistered snowmobiles will be issued a ticket as well as vehicles parked at Sno-Parks but without a Sno-Park permit. WA State Licensing (DOL) Official Site: Licensing snowmobiles .

Sno-Park permits are required to park in designated Sno-Park areas: Winter recreation | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission . Sno-Park permits are provided with snowmobile registrations; however, if you are renting a sled, you must purchase a day-use permit online or at local outlets if you wish to park at a Sno-Park.

The LWRC parking lot is plowed regularly for use by those with LWRC parking permits (included with LWRC annual membership).

Northwest Avalanche Center

Before venturing out on each ride, check the NWAC's app or website to check avalanche risk on the trails: www.nwac.us.

Washington State Snowmobile Association (WSSA)

WSSA focuses on promoting and preserving snowmobiling across Washington State: Home - Washington State Snowmobile Association (wssa.us) . WSSA's $25/year membership fee goes toward toward maintaining legislative contacts, training and education, events, trail maps, publishing and more.

lake wenatchee rec club (LWRC)