02/23/2026
Let's all do our snow dance and hope we can get another ride in locally. While it doesn't seem like it, our trails were open for over 3 straight weeks, the most consecutive time in a long time. We were able to get out and groom almost every day!
For those who were not aware, our club made its largest single investment right before winter, since inception in 1975. We purchased our largest groomer to date and it was in great shape, a 2015 Pisten Bully 400. The purchase was made possible by selling our 2004 BR-180 groomer & drag, membership, donations and advertisers.
Right after our hot-dog cookout, the left side track drive pump took a turn for the worse, with an internal catastrophic failure. While it took some time, diagnosing, ordering parts and repairing, the machine was fully repaired with inhouse volunteers, saving approximately $8,000.00 in labor we were quoted. The total cost for the parts alone are roughly $12,000.00, $12,000 the club had to scrape together to make the repair happen.
We have to give a huge shout-out to CCJ Villnowfor leading the charge on this repair and Gavin S. orchestrating each piece of the puzzle. CJ jumped right in without hesitation and saw the project to the finish line. The entire groomer crew of Gavin, JR, Ross, Mad Mark, AJ and Marc Lusch all chipped in.
This is where we need your help! We are seeking $100.00 (or more) donations in the program below to help offset these repair costs to allow us to build up our account again! If you need help signing up or have questions, please send us a message!
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🚜 Put Your Name on Our Groomer! 🚜
We’re raising funds to help pay for our new groomer, and we’re inviting local businesses and individuals to be part of it!
For a $100 donation, your business name or personal/family name will be featured on a decal on the groomer approx. 1.75" in height.
We did this about 15 years ago with a great response. We’re excited to bring it back and do it again.
✔ Support the club
✔ Support local trails
✔ Participate in every mile of groomed trails
💸 Easy payment via Venmo -RidgeRunners
📩 Use the google form link to join $100 Club and reserve your spot! Space is limited!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsJhZRnnZrZOj1-XaeNLxSp3nl4FhKtJ2PpMJjv-4f3eo71Q/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQJcElleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZzNWRzFrZmNiUE9sNTFpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnYUFS-QpcFIMo3ehfJ41tbpO83Q8KO3-c8DAbqbB0fiy78_2GE-rveCgf2R_aem__P5IerLQXbBKtDEZfm5v7Q
Thank you for supporting the trails we all enjoy.
Please message us if you have any issues!
