2014/15 Togwotee Snow Conditions

[Deep Powder Guy]

Back in Man Bull got 10 to 12 inches. Deepest snow in the state is in the Snake River drainage more coming through out the week.

DPG

 

[madmaxx]

14 Hr. drive???

So coming from NW Ia and we have reservations, is it really worth the 14 hr drive??? I am not expecting pristine conditions but enough to get the cob webs out? We also have one of the group that needs to test and tune a turbo..... so what can we expect? Just been hearing snow is best around Brooks Lake and above 9000 feet.... please let us know, leaving 5am Tuesday AM....

 

[Deep Powder Guy]

If your going to Tog. presently marginal conditions exists at all elevations. The highest elevations have the best coverage 3 to 4 feet in most places. Snowed last night they probably got 6 inches up high.

Best riding in the state of Wyo is 1hr south of Tog imo

DPG

 

[madmaxx]

Which is Alpine?

 

[oneal30]

Current conditions

I had two friends of mine that went to Tog over the weekend. I was scheduled to go but I tapped out because I thought the conditions weren't good enough to warrant the 8 hour drive from SD. Turns out, I made a bad decision.. Is it over the hood, endless powder? NO.. But, there's plenty of snow to be found, and good times can still be had.

My friend made a good point to me... "If you only ride on blue bird, 4' of fresh days, you'll only ride a couple of times all year."

I missed out on a good weekend with my buds because I'm being a powder snob!!

 

[Deep Powder Guy]

Any day of riding beats a day at work.

DPG

 

[Deep Powder Guy]

Which is Alpine?

Are you familiar with the snake river drainage ? South of JH North of Alpine.

DPG

 

[madmaxx]

I hear ya, we had the other 4 guys back out as well to go somewhere else that supposedly has better snow.... we still have 4 so it is what it is and we are still going to try it..... hey if the snow is bad the beer will still be great!!! I know, I know its a long damn drive to drink beer..... but wtf!!!! plus it is snowing now and more forecasted!!!!

 

[Deep Powder Guy]

The riding is decent and plenty place to play and get out out into the fresh air....At this time of the year everybody is chasing the snow.

DPG

 

[SRXSRULE]

Are you familiar with the snake river drainage ? South of JH North of Alpine.

DPG

That's about 10-12 miles away from the area we were in yesterday. We were shocked how good the snow was in there. Might have to go again tomorrow Eric

 

[utard]

Are you familiar with the snake river drainage ? South of JH North of Alpine.

DPG

Hey DPG,

I'm headed to jackson from UT later this week, do you know a trailhead or forest road number I should check out? Never been through the area. Thanks

 

[Deep Powder Guy]

The SRR always holds good snow regardless what the rest of the planet is doing..Upper Dell Creek at the east end of the Hobacks has been pretty good also once you navigate the ridge tops to get there. More snow never hurts the real snow I'm told won't be here until after Xmas if you believe in the weather outlooks.

DPG

 

[Deep Powder Guy]

Man your asking a loaded question...That's like asking a prospector where to find gold....If your coming from Utah to ride Smith Forks not bad once you get back in there and you will save 2 hrs. of driving each way.

DPG

 

[chicksornochicks]

So around TML is garbage but near alpine area is good? And horse creek area is good? I've been getting so many different reports on conditions I could damn near puke. I've been sniffing 2 stroke oil for 8 months now and doin thumb crunches. Are we going to be dodging land mines all week or is that inaccurate as well?? I heard 3 ft no base... and then I just read all these posts and I'm lookin at my phone like wth is going on here! Sounds like it's better than a guy thinks?

 

[SRXSRULE]

So around TML is garbage but near alpine area is good? And horse creek area is good? I've been getting so many different reports on conditions I could damn near puke. I've been sniffing 2 stroke oil for 8 months now and doin thumb crunches. Are we going to be dodging land mines all week or is that inaccurate as well?? I heard 3 ft no base... and then I just read all these posts and I'm lookin at my phone like wth is going on here! Sounds like it's better than a guy thinks?[/QUOTE

The areas we are talking about may only be 50-75 miles apart but the conditions are much different in them. The area around Tog only got into the 33-35* range the last two weeks so the base never firmed up, that's why guys are talking about hitting logs and rocks, etc. The areas south and west of there had a few days reach into the 40's and really made a nice base. Then last sat/sun some of those areas with the good base picked up over a foot of fresh snow.
These areas with good snow do not have any trails in them, you need to know where your going and which ridge lines to follow back in order to get to the best snow. Try and find a local or a good guide that can show you around. Eric

 

[Finnlandr]

I stuck a probe in the snow at about 10K feet today....measured 7 feet.

Plenty of good riding right now...you just need to know where to go....or hire a guide.

 

[JordanWilliams]

I stuck a probe in the snow at about 10K feet today....measured 7 feet.

Plenty of good riding right now...you just need to know where to go....or hire a guide.

In what area were you in?

 

[XFIRE800]

In what area were you in?

Sounds a lot like zippermouth creek. Heard its insane there right now.

 

[Snowmow]

In what area were you in?

He could tell us. But then he would have to kill us.

 

[Wyorever]

Took these in some of the surrounding areas that have been mentioned...