Missoula Snowgoers Snowmobile Association

Yesterday the groomer made its final trip off the pass and is officially put to bed for the summer. Huge thanks to Iron Horse for getting her safely down the mountain, we appreciate the help more than you know!!

Thank you to everyone who helped out this season, we are so grateful for our community!!🙌🏼

Hey, if you haven’t heard already, there’s a lot of trees down up there😉

Thousands of trees are down in the Lolo National Forest after recent severe winds🌲 Crews and volunteers are working to clear trails ahead of fire season.

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Dear Snowmobilers,

We hope you’ve enjoyed a great snowmobiling season so far. As our year wraps up, we are once again sending our ISMA End-Of Year Snowmobiler Survey – and we need your help.

This information is very important to the Snowmobile Community so that we have accurate data to best represent the positive impact of snowmobiling.

Please share the link below with your clubs and members and encourage them to participate in the ISMA End-Of Year Snowmobiler Survey. The insights gathered each year play a key role in helping us:

•Provide up-to-date statistics to government agencies, municipalities, and snowmobile associations.

•Highlight the economic impact of snowmobiling.

•Strengthen planning and advocacy efforts that support the future of our sport.

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Snowmobile26

The more riders who participate, the stronger and more representative our data becomes. Your support in sharing this survey truly makes a difference.

Thank you for your help.

We will see you Thursday, April 23rd!🤩

Groomer Update 😢

This season has been a tough one. The weather and temperatures have been all over the place, and lately it’s been consistently warm.

When daytime temps are hitting the 40s, 50s, 60s, there just aren’t enough overnight hours for the snow to cool down and set up properly.

On top of that, Lolo Pass and the surrounding trail system naturally have a lot of water and spring flow, even in a normal year. With these temps, conditions have deteriorated quickly.

With only 9 days left in the 2025–2026 grooming season, we’ve made the call to officially wrap things up early.

We’ll begin pulling trail signs and safety packs by April 1st (the scheduled end of the season).

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped this year.
Volunteers made a massive difference keeping trails rideable.

1,728 trees cleared from groomed trails this season and still more reported down.

We also weren’t able to open some lower elevation trails due to lack of snow. We will clear these trees when we can get in there during the offseason.

Appreciate all of you!

Grooming Update: 3-15-26❄️
Moose Loop is now reopened! The crew cleared 33 trees from Moose Loop after the latest storm.

The groomer is currently working its way from the Visitor Center up to Granite Pass.
So far, a total of 156 downed trees have been removed from the Ski, Moose, and Warming Hut trails just this weekend and we still have more areas to open up!

Thanks for your patience after this big storm, and don’t forget to buy your parking pass when you park at the top of the pass!❄️ Be safe!

Photos from yesterday (3-15-26) ❄️ Old man winter has finally arrived!! Be safe, and enjoy the sow!

3-14-26 update!

The groomer will be back out today! With lots of trees down and deep, deep snow, it’s been slow going. Remember to pack a saw if you’re going out!

We only have a couple of days to get the trails reopened before temperatures hit 50°F at the pass, so grooming will take place during the daytime this weekend.
Please keep an eye out for the groomer on the trails over the next two days and give plenty of space as crews work to clear trees and reopen trails. They will start on the Granite side of the pass today!

Thank you for your patience and support! Thank you Cory and Skip for the late nights and early mornings this weekend!❄️❄️ Be safe, check the avalanche conditions, and have fun!

Our groomer is out right now! If you’re riding today or this weekend, you may want to bring a saw, there are quite a few new downed trees after the recent windstorm. You can track our groomers location on our website. Missoulasnowgoers.org

⚠️ An avalanche warning remains in effect,⚠️ and the avalanche danger is HIGH. Please check current conditions before heading out:
Missoula Avalanche Forecast
Drive safe, ride smart, and enjoy the snow! ❄️

Hearing some mixed reports that the pass is closed, but as far as we know the road is open.

Our groomer operators are headed up now and will start grooming soon.

An avalanche warning remains in effect and avalanche danger is HIGH.
If you’re heading out today, make sure to check avalanche conditions first:
https://missoulaavalanche.org/forecasts/ #/all

Drive and ride safe out there ❄️

Update: the groomer is out on the ski trails this afternoon, 3/13. Thanks Missoula Snowgoers Snowmobile Association!

Happy Friday the 13th! Total accumulation from this weather system is currently 37 inches, with an additional 10-18 inches forecast today through Saturday 🤩
The groomer has not yet been out.

Driving conditions are a bit spicy, so please slow down and stay safe. Montana and Idaho are both requiring chains on all towing vehicles, so this means we need to keep the State Lot open for semis and other large trucks. If you’re coming up to recreate today, please take care to park close together in the ski and snowmobile lots.

Thanks for doing your part to keep Lolo Pass safe and fun for all. Come on up and enjoy this winter wonderland!!

Hey Missoula Snowgoers Snowmobile Association — if you’re out chasing snow this weekend, make sure to swing by the resort! ❄️

Don’t forget to bring that 20% VIP card… it works pretty darn well on our $20 beer buckets. 🍻

We’d love to see some sleds in the parking lot and a few familiar faces inside warming up. When you come in, sign the sheet just inside the front door for a chance to win a 1-night deluxe cabin stay this summer.

👇 Drop a comment and let us know if you’re riding this weekend!

A member of the snowmobile community, Hunter Hayden, could use your support. Anything helps, even if it is just a share. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hunters-burn-recovery?attribution_id=ecd64059-2df8-47f6-a3d1-1c6bcb2874ce&fbclid=IwRlRTSAQekkFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeD8gK7RXmIvNI_J51Ggm3sELTVFSFxN_bxHLvE-yyGsUmqpRv5OW5b0VJrPk_aem_qO6gPp7t7kmsoik7PYzFeA

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