Harts Pass Update

As of December 1st this year, Harts Pass Road is closed. The Forest Service usually does not close the road until snow amounts do not allow truck access. Reports of over 20’ trailers (hitch to bumper) have been taken up the road. This shorter length is in place for safety reasons. There has also been reports of riders, riding into Wilderness Areas; Closed to Motorized use. Please follow these rules so you do not jeopardize the future access of snowmobiles in the area.

Methow Valley Snowmobile Association has talked to the Forest Service about the above issues. The Forest Service will reopen the gate to Harts Pass for the weekend and it will be closed first thing Monday morning. The gate will be reopened when Mountain Trails Grooming opens it for Winter Grooming. Law enforcement will be in the area this weekend to educate users about the rules. Thank you to the Forest Service for allowing the gate to be opened again.

Craig
MVSA President

Hart's Pass Update

This GIGANTIC boulder at Dead Horse Point is why grooming was not able to done up to Hart's Pass this year. The size of it was waaaay beyond our capability of easily removing it. It's not that we didn't try. Please note this picture was taken at the beginning of March when there was still snow on the ground. We know some riders were able to get up to Hart's but the groomer is not able to get around that blockage.

** RIDE ALERT **

The club ride is on for this coming weekend, March 28th. We will be leaving from Cache Creek and riding to Hart's Pass. Departure time is 9:00 a.m.

NOTE: there is a size limitation for tandem axle trailers on the Hart's Pass Road. Max size allowed is 20' including the tongue. If you've been across Dead Horse Point, you will understand why. :-)

MTGA is grooming the trails on Friday!

Hope to see you there.

Club Ride - March 30th to Hart's Pass

On Saturday, March 30th, approximately twenty riders braved this...

Dead Horse Point

Don't Look Down!!!

...to get to this...

Let's Go! (Cache Creek Starting Point)

...so they could do this at Hart's Pass...

Can You Spot The Sled?

...and this...

Hey! It was a nice sunny day!

More from the Hart's Pass area:

Looking Towards Slate Peak Area

Hart's Pass Ranger Station

This wraps up the club sponsored rides for the 2012-2013 season.

A HUGE thanks to the Mountain Trails Grooming Association, Tim and the many volunteers for providing us with great riding trails this past winter!

See you next season!!

It's Official!

One more official club ride for the 2012-2013 season has been announced. That's right, fellow snowmobilers. Hop on your machines and head up to Hart's Pass this Saturday, March 30th. Lunch is on the club with hot dogs, chips and pop being served around noon.

The trail was plowed on Tuesday and Wednesday and the groomer is going out today with the compactor bar and then will go out again tomorrow with the mogul master. The trail is going to be in great condition for Saturday's ride!

Departure is from Cache Creek at 9 a.m. Parking space is limited so you are encouraged to pair up with friends.

Hope to see you there!!!