Snowmobiling/grooming reports

Daily Grooming Report

Marilyn's Daily Grooming Message

February 20, 2025: Today at the Lake, the temp is 38, yes warm.... degrees with some blue sky showing and a bit of wind. Most of that is not good for all our new snow! There is no new grooming to report in the Lk Wenatchee and Entiat areas, and we'll need some cooler temps to go out. But I'd like to pass on some awesome info: As some of you know, Wenatchee Powersports won the Dealer of the Year award from WSSA (Washington State Snowmobile Assoc.) at the recent annual Rendezvous. Congrats to them! Well-deserved!

Wenatchee Powersports is having a HUGE SALE, starting today and running through Feb. 26th. Everything in the store is a MINIMUM of 20% off! They are making some great deals to clear out Snowmobiles and Motorcycles and other gear. When you go in, talk to Randy Sage, the general manager. I believe they have extra bonuses for Lake Wenatchee Rec Club members as well! Be sure and thank Wenatchee Powersports for their contribution of a beautiful Snow Suit for our Poker Ride and their continued support of our club! Time to GO SHOPPING!!!

A map of the groomed trails is available here: https://lakewenatcheeinfo.com/img/SnowmobileGroomingMap.pdfThis map is updated after the status email comes out.

- 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.

IMPORTANT: Due to fewer sled registrations, State grooming funds have been cut 8% for the 2023/24 season: Oct_2023_Snoflyer_Corrected_321402209.pdf

Grooming meetings (open to the public) are held in the clubhouse at 10 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of each month during the snowmobiling season (and typically one month prior to expected snowfall and one month after).

Snowmobile Safety Class

The LWRC sponsors a FREE snowmobile safety class which is led by Chelan County Sheriff's officers. Open to all ages (lunch included). Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. In 2023, the class will be held on December 9. Contact the LWRC at lakewenatcheerecclub@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

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)

promoting use of public lands in the lake wenatchee (wa) area