Togwotee snow!!!

[willey]

Web came shows a nice looking snow fall this morning. Can you say bleezard envy!!!

[blutooth]

And there is no one there to enjoy it!

[willey]

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And there is no one there to enjoy it!

What a shame. Someone for the god sake please take advantage of this early christmas gift!!!

[Iowarider]

I have two buddies from work out there breaking in their new Cats now. One has a turbo 1100 and the other has a HCR M8. I haven't from them yet but they are there through the New Year.

[lookin4snow]

Talked to Carter yesterday and he said that Al was adjusting to the Cat pretty well. This snow should help things.

[Iowarider]

Yeah Al was kind of wondering if he made the right move to the turbo with the extra weight and everything.I figured he get it figured out.

[carter]

He's still wondering.....LOL... that thing is like a john Deere, he's looking for stickers...8 in. when I drove into the lot, and 3 during the day... and yes we are enjoying it. 4 days of sun coming up. bummer, need more white stuff. Weird pattern this time, more snow closer to the lodge then at the pass,????? Chris, lost Lake was awesome....

[Iowarider]

Maybe I should of let him take my new Switchback Assault so he could have agood sled to ride. He wouldn't be plowing like a John Deere.

[chicagosledder]

We just booked a trip out there in March and are really looking forward to it. Carter I spoke to Techsledder and he was informative like you said. See you then.

[lookin4snow]

The heck with it, snow or thin snow, we are keeping our reservation at Togwotee for next week - at least we will be riding! We will be leaving on the 26th at 3:00 a.m. to get out there for a late cocktail and get our gear situated. Maybe ride the Leighty area on Tuesday. Will try to post a few pics.

[polarisrider1]

Rumour has it that Lava Mtn. lodge is running a motel room special for $88 per night until Jan 15th. They have fantastic food in the restaurant and gas is on site along with a small store. You can ride from there to trails and off trail very easily.

[borderstaff]

Depending on where the snow falls in the next week I might be heading to Lava Mtn. Lodge. We are going Jan. 1st-8th and besides picking up a sled in West Yellowstone on the 2nd we don't have any set place to head to. Kinda nice to set up a trip on the drive out for once. I don't think finding a room will be too hard right now.

[red_dog]

Rumour has it that Lava Mtn. lodge is running a motel room special for $88 per night until Jan 15th. They have fantastic food in the restaurant and gas is on site along with a small store. You can ride from there to trails and off trail very easily.

Yes the motel deal is on. We'll be out there over New Years, can't wait!!!

[polarisrider1]

Yes the motel deal is on. We'll be out there over New Years, can't wait!!!Sweet, I wore out my "Liquor between the peaks" t shirt that they sell in the store.

[boatingbent]

28330Looks like the system is building

[lookin4snow]

Just west of Mitchell and moving west. The forecast is looking up. Let's hope the snow really gets there.

[lookin4snow]

Just pulled into Togwotee and enjoying cocktail hour in our suite. The weather here is definitely thin and is aged. But, just checked the forecast and look what we found:

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind between 17 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west wind between 16 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday: Snow. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west wind between 18 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind between 15 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Bring in on!

[tim_h]

Yippee ! out here with Kris... Can't wait to get the first ride in !!! There may not be much powder to ride but WE WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME ! trying out the new CONTOUR HD and a new pair of 509's. Merry Cristmas to me =) The only spot to park was right in front of the web cam... Oh well... Watch us unload in the a.m.

[boatingbent]

Looking 4 Snow ....Thanks for the report and keep reporting and I will keep thinking (SNOW)

[rmk4ever]

Hopefully "it" pans out. Gettin nervous

[boatingbent]

I just found this ....Lets keep fingers crossed

Winter Storm Watch for Jackson Hole, WY
From 11:00 AM MST, Wed., Dec 28, 2011 until 5:00 PM MST, Thu., Dec 29, 2011

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Issued by The National Weather Service
Riverton, WY
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 3:00 AM MST
Local Radar Map
Updated Dec 27, 2011, 7:10am MST
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... WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* SUMMARY AND TIMING... SNOW AND WIND WILL BEGIN BY MIDDAY WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH OF THURSDAY. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS... MOUNTAIN SNOWFALL IS ANTICIPATED TO GENERALLY RANGE FROM ONE TO TWO FEET. JACKSON HOLE CAN EXPECT 8 TO 12 INCHES WITH LESSER AMOUNTS OF 4 TO 8 INCHES AROUND THE TOWN OF JACKSON.

* WIND AND VISIBILITY... WESTERLY WIND OF 20 TO 35 MPH WILL BE COMMON IN THE MOUNTAINS... WITH SOUTHWEST WIND OF 15 TO 25 MPH ACROSS THE LOWER ELEVATIONS. VISIBILITY BELOW ONE-HALF MILE IS POSSIBLE DURING PERIODS OF HEAVIER SNOW.

* IMPACTS... TRAVEL MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY HAMPERED OVER TETON PASS... THROUGH SNAKE RIVER CANYON... AND IN OPEN AREAS OF GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER... A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA.

THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 5-1-1 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WYOROAD.INFO.

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... SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL HEADED FOR WESTERN WYOMING THIS WEEK...

.SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE WEDNESDAY AS FAVORABLE MOIST FLOW OFF THE PACIFIC OCEAN REACHES WESTERN WYOMING. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH MUCH OF THURSDAY. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL AND GUSTY WIND TO COMBINE TO CREATE WINTER STORM CONDITIONS.

[boatingbent]

28356looking 4 Snow is this your group

[Iowarider]

Looking4snow, check to see how Snoclo is doing with the new Cat. I heard he broke and had to ride a RMK. Just curios.

[lookin4snow]

Today we rode with Brent and hit the Grouse Mountain and back side of Dry Lake area. In all honesty, the snow was better than we were expecting. The snow is like sugar, as it is old. But, we found areas where we had powder to the front bumper and we could get some nice carves in. But you have to work for it and you will ride over down logs. They are calling for a lot of snow in the next couple days. 8 total sleds in our group today and no damage :)

Bent, our group is behind that truck. We have the Top Cap trailer you can see.

Iowa, had breakfast with Al and Gregg this morning. The cat no longer has a working chain case so he is riding a Polaris rental. He did say that it actually isn't too bad for a stock sled.

[polarisrider1]

Today we rode with Brent and hit the Grouse Mountain and back side of Dry Lake area. In all honesty, the snow was better than we were expecting. The snow is like sugar, as it is old. But, we found areas where we had powder to the front bumper and we could get some nice carves in. But you have to work for it and you will ride over down logs. They are calling for a lot of snow in the next couple days. 8 total sleds in our group today and no damage :)

Bent, our group is behind that truck. We have the Top Cap trailer you can see.

Iowa, had breakfast with Al and Gregg this morning. The cat no longer has a working chain case so he is riding a Polaris rental. He did say that it actually isn't too bad for a stock sled.So how far up Grouse mtn. did you make it?

[rmk4ever]

Who can tell me if Tog has plug ins in the lot 1 for truck N trailer. Or do I have to bring the old genny?

[Iowarider]

Now I am wondering if Al will see the light on the Cat and go to the RMK. Just saying.

[RevKev]

Only plug in is In the main lot, is on the Front sign, we plug into that while there, others are outside each cabin, but getting a truck trailer there is tough/limited room. Most guys bring the genny if their stuck in the center of the main lot, or park down behind the cabins.

[rmk4ever]

Only plug in is In the main lot, is on the Front sign, we plug into that while there, others are outside each cabin, but getting a truck trailer there is tough/limited room. Most guys bring the genny if their stuck in the center of the main lot, or park down behind the cabins.

So I guess my 24 ft car trailer wont fit there. Damn genny is to loud, but well get by.

[rmk4ever]

Only plug in is In the main lot, is on the Front sign, we plug into that while there, others are outside each cabin, but getting a truck trailer there is tough/limited room. Most guys bring the genny if their stuck in the center of the main lot, or park down behind the cabins.

So I guess my 24 ft car trailer wont fit there. Damn genny is to loud, but well get by.

[RevKev]

So I guess my 24 ft car trailer wont fit there. Damn genny is to loud, but well get by.we fit a 53 foot semi by the sign, and plug in28389

[rmk4ever]

Whoops I ment down by the cabin.

[lookin4snow]

Day 2 we went to Kettle. We had an excellent day of riding and found some real good snow. You still have to be careful as they have not yet got a lot of new snow. It is snowing hard now and we have about 2 inches new snow at the lodge. Our group is very happy that we made the drive out here as we are having a blast. Here are a couple of photos from today.

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[Skylar]

This should make you even happier. :eek::D

WYZ012-013-291100-
/O.CON.KRIW.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-111230T0000Z/
TETON AND GROS VENTRE MOUNTAINS-JACKSON HOLE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JACKSON
156 PM MST WED DEC 28 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
THURSDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THURSDAY.

* SUMMARY AND TIMING...MODERATE SNOWFALL WILL INCREASE IN THE
AFTERNOON AND BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES...CONTINUING TONIGHT AND
THURSDAY MORNING. SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BECOME LIGHTER THURSDAY
AFTERNOON.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...MOUNTAIN SNOWFALL SHOULD RANGE BETWEEN 20
AND 30 INCHES IN THE TETONS...AND 12 TO 18 INCHES IN THE GROS
VENTRE RANGE. JACKSON HOLE CAN EXPECT 8 TO 12 INCHES WITH
LESSER AMOUNTS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES AROUND THE TOWN OF JACKSON.

[polarisrider1]

Kev, isn't the trailer 53' the whole rig is much longer.

[tim_h]

I tried to plug into the outlet by the sign... No dice I was shot down. My truck didnt want to start so Stan the maintanence manager brought over a generator and got me going... Next time we will stay in a cabin that I can plug into...
Had a great day Riding today ! Bring on the fresh snow !!

[polarisrider1]

All the cabins have a 110v. outlet on the front porch by the picnic table. bring a 50' 12 gaugeextension cord and you will be good by the cabins. There are 4 place trailers parked down there all the time. You can also unhook the trailer in the back lot and get the truck closer to the cabin that way.

[kirk600]

If you guys run into a guy named Jamie with his blond wife suzy over the next few days, get some good stuck pics.......its his first time out there. Tell him kirk sent ya.......

[RevKev]

Kev, isn't the trailer 53' the whole rig is much longer.

87 feet OAL

[boatingbent]

Anybody heading west on I 90 Late afternoon on the 6th ....One of our guys can`t get off work til 2 PM Friday afternoon .....The rest of our group are leaving at 10Am that morning and our plans are to stop in Rapid City for the night ...It would just be him no gear no Sled we will have all that with us .....he could meet someone for the ride at I90 and Hwy 63 just south of Rochester...
We are staying near Lava mountain

[techsledder]

Day 2 we went to Kettle. We had an excellent day of riding and found some real good snow. You still have to be careful as they have not yet got a lot of new snow. It is snowing hard now and we have about 2 inches new snow at the lodge. Our group is very happy that we made the drive out here as we are having a blast. Here are a couple of photos from today.



Looks great out there today on the webcam! I see a white out at the lodge.

[lookin4snow]

Sorry I missed updates the last couple days but the Internet service at Tog was down and I could't post. Day 3 we rode Lost Lake after receiving about 6 to 8 inches of snow at the lodge. The great news was that there was a solid 15+ inches at Lost Lake. We measured the snow accumulation in several spots. There were spots where more snow had blown in and other spots where it was thinner because the wind took it away. This snow was full of moisture and would set up hard as a rock immediately after getting stuck in in. With this new snow, obstacles get covered and today one sled lost a lower A-arm due to a hidden rock. Today I got to ride a Polaris Pro RMK Turbo as well. You'll run out of talent before horsepower - nuff said.

Day 4 we went to Sublette area and worked our way cross-country back to the Lodge. We had received about another 2 inches of snow at the lodge but there was more to be found up top, more like 4 to 6 inches. That snow on top of the previous days snow made for some great carving. Here is a photo of Tim_h taking a break. This was a pretty regular scene the entire day.

Thanks to Brent for showing us around to some great snow all week.

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[willey]

Sorry I missed updates the last couple days but the Internet service at Tog was down and I could't post. Day 3 we rode Lost Lake after receiving about 6 to 8 inches of snow at the lodge. The great news was that there was a solid 15+ inches at Lost Lake. We measured the snow accumulation in several spots. There were spots where more snow had blown in and other spots where it was thinner because the wind took it away. This snow was full of moisture and would set up hard as a rock immediately after getting stuck in in. With this new snow, obstacles get covered and today one sled lost a lower A-arm due to a hidden rock. Today I got to ride a Polaris Pro RMK Turbo as well. You'll run out of talent before horsepower - nuff said.

Day 4 we went to Sublette area and worked our way cross-country back to the Lodge. We had received about another 2 inches of snow at the lodge but there was more to be found up top, more like 4 to 6 inches. That snow on top of the previous days snow made for some great carving. Here is a photo of Tim_h taking a break. This was a pretty regular scene the entire day.

Thanks to Brent for showing us around to some great snow all week.


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That looks awesome! Keep the pictures coming. I can't wait for the first of march to get here!!!

[IASLEDNUT]

How late in the season can you usually ride out there?

[Skylar]

How late in the season can you usually ride out there?

I believe last year, Lefty one of the guides, rode on the 4th of July.

[79_srx]

Today we rode with Brent and hit the Grouse Mountain and back side of Dry Lake area. In all honesty, the snow was better than we were expecting. The snow is like sugar, as it is old. But, we found areas where we had powder to the front bumper and we could get some nice carves in. But you have to work for it and you will ride over down logs. They are calling for a lot of snow in the next couple days. 8 total sleds in our group today and no damage :)

Bent, our group is behind that truck. We have the Top Cap trailer you can see.

Iowa, had breakfast with Al and Gregg this morning. The cat no longer has a working chain case so he is riding a Polaris rental. He did say that it actually isn't too bad for a stock sled.

Are you back yet? Hows the truck running?

[lookin4snow]

We made it back about 4:00 a.m. on 1/1 after getting a new transfer case in Rapid City. Thanks to McKie GMC for getting us on the road. Tim's truck ran great after the repairs were done!

[tim_h]

Yes , thanks to Mckie GMC in Rapid City for getting us back on the road !
The bill seemed a bit high, but after checking with some local dealers they were within $100.