Lake Louise Snow Machine Club (LLSMC)

09/01/2026

GREAT NEWS FOR OUR COMMUNITY! 🚨🏠

UPDATE September 2, 2026:
Good news! The Assembly passed our ordinance tonight! I just need to get over to pay for the platting fees so they can get the deed recorded, which we don’t think will take more than a week.
They were very supportive and it was a unanimous vote. Thanks to those who came and testified.

August 30, 2026:
We have a major update from Project Manager Eileen Probasco regarding the final acquisition of the Lake Louise Public Safety Building!

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, at 6:00 PM at the Borough Building (350 E Dahlia Avenue, Palmer). During this meeting, they will make the final decision on transferring 5 acres of land and the Public Safety Building to the Louise Susitna Tyone Community Association (LSTCA) and the Lake Louise Snowmachine Club (LLSMC).

📣 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT:
There will be a public hearing where community members can speak for up to 3 minutes. Eileen Probasco and James Hastings will be attending to speak during the hearing. If you’d like to join and lend your voice in support, please show up! Every voice helps!

📄 VIEW THE LEGISLATION:
Check out the Assembly Agenda, go to the top of page 5, and click on Ordinance 26-098 and IM 26-160 to read the full details.
https://matanuska.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1363164&GUID=8DF5A200-0E0A-4518-923E-912F42BDA84C

If the Assembly approves this legislation, the check will be written, the deed transferred, and recorded—making it OFFICIALLY OURS!

The finish line is in sight! 🏁

05/01/2026

Well folks thanks to some awesome club members the stakes have all been pulled all over the lakes. 😍
Some people are still hauling on the lake itself, trails off lake are pretty bare.
Slush on top of the ice is making things a little sloppy. 🌊
If you’re out and about please keep an eye for any trash that might be popping out of the snow

04/24/2026

Lake Louise Snow Machine Club — Final Trail Report of the Season (April 24, 2026) 🏁

It’s been a great season, but all good things must come to an end! 🙌❄️
• Lake trails are holding up well. ✅
• Some overflow is showing up on the lakes. ⚠️
• The trail to Crosswinds is still holding up. 🛣️
• Dirt spots are growing on all trails. ⚠️

Volunteers needed: We could use help with stake pulling. 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Please message us, or contact Savannah at Lake Louise Lodge if you can help.

If you see trash on the lakes or trails, please pack it out. 🗑️🙏 Let’s keep our beaches clean for summer! 🌞

Ride safe and use caution around wet areas/overflow. 🛷⚠️

Thank you to everyone who rode, volunteered, and helped keep the trails in great shape this season—see you next winter! 🙏❄️

04/17/2026

Trail Report, April 16th, 2026 – 🐾

We will begin returning groomers to storage in the near future

Things are getting SOFT and MUSHY during the day and hardening up at night.
🌲
-Dirt spots are going to start showing and growing🌿
-The trail between the lodge and 3 Lakes is getting spotty but traversable
-Cross Wind trail in good shape
-Over flow starting to show up a bit on lake trails but nothing unmanageable at this time
If you have traveled a trail this week and would like to share some insight on it below please make a comment

-As the snow melts debris will start making it's appearance please stop and pick up the things you see 🗑🚯

-Start thinking about pulling your personal markers as your season wraps up

🔥 Stay Warm & Stay Safe

🔧 Trail Safety Reminders:
• Check all emergency gear before heading out.
• Let someone know your route & expected return time.
• Spot a hazard? Message us or email the club so we can update the report.
Thank you for your continued support! We hope to see you out there soon.

04/14/2026

HUGE thanks to James Hastings, Robert Teel, Gary Swan and Karen (Super K!) Maurin for moving the necessary items at the public safety building on Sunday afternoon! We are getting closer to acquiring our own space for our amazing LLSMC and LSTCA groups! Stay tuned for more updates.

04/10/2026

Trail Report, April 9th, 2026 – 🐾
Things have been warming up around here making trails softer and softer☀️
🚜 This Week’s Grooming.
The Pisten Bully was put back together on Tuesday by our Trail boss and his assistant! They regroomed the lake trails on Louise and Susitna.

Grooming is going to be wrapping up soon if these warm temps continue.

🌲 Other Trail Conditions
• Eureka/John Lake Trail: Still in fair shape but a bit rough. Overflow is beginning to show around mile 12 — ride with caution. ⚠️
-Cross Wind trail is showing some over flow a few miles in.
-The curling rink is shaping up in front of the Lodge 🥌
-Monday we did a ride to Ni**le Mt and the trail was still in really great shape maybe a little bumpy.
-Dirt spots are going to start showing and growing🌿

Upcoming THIS Saturday April 11th Lake Louise lodge will be hosting a silent auction for the Club (1pm-7pm) as well as have some Wolf Pack merchandise up for sale.

⚠️Sun, April 12 | 1 PM – Wolf Pack Annual Meeting
🗳️ 5 board positions open—members encouraged to attend! Contact a board member if you'd like to serve.🐺
Followed by Lunch we heard the Lodge is smoking some chicken drumsticks and pulled pork for us 🤤

-As the snow melts debris will start making it's appearance please stop and pick up the things you see 🗑🚯
-Start thinking about pulling your personal markers as your season wraps up

🔥 Stay Warm & Stay Safe
Cold temps are in the forecast — bundle up and enjoy the trails!
🔧 Trail Safety Reminders:
• Check all emergency gear before heading out.
• Let someone know your route & expected return time.
• Spot a hazard? Message us or email the club so we can update the report.
Thank you for your continued support! We hope to see you out there soon.

04/04/2026

Next Sunday April 12th @ 1pm 🐾
Our annual meeting will be held at Lake Louise Lodge.
Participation is highly encouraged and we will wrap things up with Smoked Pulled pork, chicken and other goodies! 🍗
We would love to know who’s all coming! Let us know in the comments

04/03/2026

Trail Report, April 2nd, 2026 – 🐾
More cold nights keeping the trails solid! The sunny days have been a great addition to the negative temps at night. ☀️

🚜 This Week’s Grooming
• Tolsona to Cindy trail
• Crosswinds East , and the Crosswind trails to lake Louise

🌲 Other Trail Conditions
• Eureka/John Lake Trail: Still in fair shape but a bit rough. Overflow is beginning to show around mile 12 — ride with caution. ⚠️
-You make have seen the makings of the curling rink in-front of Lake Louise Lodge please be respectful and don’t ride through it as they work on making it smooth. 🥌

Upcoming next Saturday April 11th Lake Louise lodge will be hosting a silent auction for the Club as well as have some Wolf Pack merchandise up for sale. Keep an eye out for those details and if you want to put anything into the auction drop it off at the lodge before the night of the 10th

Sun, April 12 | 1 PM – Wolf Pack Annual Meeting
🗳️ 5 board positions open—members encouraged to attend! Contact a board member if you'd like to serve.🐺

🏁 Antique Run was a hoot! Atleast 46 vintage machines signed up. Congratulations to those who won this years raffle! They have been contacted and photos will be posted soon

🔥 Stay Warm & Stay Safe
Cold temps are in the forecast — bundle up and enjoy the trails!
🔧 Trail Safety Reminders:
• Check all emergency gear before heading out
• Let someone know your route & expected return time
• Spot a hazard? Message us or email the club so we can update the report
Thank you for your continued support! We hope to see you out there soon.

03/26/2026

🌞 Trail Report, March 26, 2026 – What a Week! ❄️
We’ve had crisp, cold nights followed by beautiful sunny days — and some amazing Northern Lights! Thanks to everyone who joined our Spring Run and helped make it a huge success. Special shout‑out to Lake Louise Lodge for hosting!
🚜 This Week’s Grooming
• Tolsona to Big Rock trail to Crosswinds
• Crosswinds North
• Lake Trails
🌲 Other Trail Conditions
• Eureka/John Lake Trail: Still in fair shape but a bit rough. Overflow is beginning to show around mile 12 — ride with caution.
🏁 Antique Run – March 28
Don’t miss it! Join us at Lake Louise Lodge and Loon Cottage Pond for one of our favorite events of the year. Check the Lake Louise Lodge page for more info.
🔥 Stay Warm & Stay Safe
Cold temps are in the forecast — bundle up and enjoy the trails!
🔧 Trail Safety Reminders:
• Check all emergency gear before heading out
• Let someone know your route & expected return time
• Spot a hazard? Message us or email the club so we can update the report
Thank you for your continued support! We hope to see you out there soon.

03/23/2026

Our raffle will be drawn during the awards after the run!
Come enjoy a bbq at the swamp and we will keep you posted on where you will find merchandise for sale 😎

The 29th Antique run!
3/28/26
Kitchen menu is very limitted after 11am as we prepare to feed the whole run chicken bacon ranch pasta 😍
Cannot wait to see what machines come out of the wood works.
Don’t forget if you don’t already have an antique sled the Lake Louise Snow Machine Club (LLSMC) is raffling off a beautiful one! Get your tickets.
See you there