Priest Lake Groomers Advisory Board
Priest lake groomer advisory board mission statement
Maintain a superior and safe snowmobile trail system supporting the needs of the snowmobile enthusiasts which contributes to the economic vitality of our community.
Chairman's message
Mid-February 2026
Hello to our bewildered Priest Lake Snowmobile Community.
I’m sorry that I have not reached out to you for a while, but I have been lost for words. We have all shared in a very unusual time in our snowmobiling lives, living without adequate snow to participate in our sport that is near and dear to us during this time of year. We are not alone in this experience. This suffering is being shared with winter advocates across the entire Western United States.
So, where do we go from here…. For the umpteenth time, let’s look at the weather report (just like I did 10 minutes ago). No guarantees, but it appears that the weather pattern is changing, and starting next Monday, February 18th through the end of the month, snow is predicted at Priest Lake. Put on those Rally Caps and think positively.
Okay, here’s some good news. On the 31st of January we received delivery of our new 2026 Tucker Sno-Cat Groomer in exchange for our well-used 2016 Groomer. Thanks to all of the wonderful folks at the Idaho Parks and Recreation for supplying the Priest Lake Groomers with this new unit. Home for the new groomer will be at Nordman and as soon as our snow levels improve, we will be putting this “beauty” to work for the enjoyment of our snowmobiling enthusiasts.
The lack of snow throughout the region not only impacted each one of us, but also has negatively affected all businesses associated with winter recreation. To name a few: Snowmobile Sales and Service, Snowmobile rentals, Ski Resorts, Vintage Snowmobile Racing, Dog Sled Racing, winter apparel shops, Restaurants, Local Resorts/Lodging, and the list goes on. If you have an opportunity to support these businesses in any manner, they will be greatly appreciative.
I encourage you to look for Groomer updates on our Facebook page and also our Web Site at: priestlakegroomers.org.
Thank you for your support of the Grooming Program here at Priest Lake,
and……happy trails to you.
Larry Bryant, Chairman
Priest Lake Groomer Advisory Board