Riding in South WA?

[icr]

Pardon my ignorance but I'm from that big state next to canada and don't know a lot about the riding in Washington (or any other state). I'll be moving to Woodland around mid Feb and trying to decide if I should bring my sled.

How long does your season run normally? How's the snow depth this year?

How far is it from Woodland (30 miles north of portland) to the mountains?

Are there rentals available and are they reasonably priced?

Do I need an in state tag for my sled?

Is there closer riding in Oregon?

Thanks for any insight/advice.

 

[ak]

Pardon my ignorance but I'm from that big state next to canada and don't know a lot about the riding in Washington (or any other state). I'll be moving to Woodland around mid Feb and trying to decide if I should bring my sled.

How long does your season run normally? How's the snow depth this year?

How far is it from Woodland (30 miles north of portland) to the mountains?

Are there rentals available and are they reasonably priced?

Do I need an in state tag for my sled?

Is there closer riding in Oregon?

Thanks for any insight/advice.

Hey icr Im from Alaska and currently working in Washington until march. I brought my sled with me to ride and the snow conditions appear to me to be pretty good above average snowfall this year. If your going to live in woodland you would probably ride the Mt hood area in Oregon there's probably other areas around st helens but i dont know for shure. I didnt buy any tags for my sled, but you will have to buy a snopark permit for truck it was like $20.00 the rentals that I see on craigslist are $170.00 a day. It tough to beat Alaska riding conditions but you dont have to worry about no -20 .

 

[blackout94zr700]

woodland is a good place to live if you snowmobile, there is riding 30minutes away up at Mt St Helens, and Mt Adams riding area is a little over an hour away. some great riding up at St Helens, probly doesnt compare to alaska but, i would defenently bring ur sled!

and yes you have to have tabs in WA, they come with a snopark permit.

 

[darkeyes]

Yes, definitely bring your sled!

Woodland is closest to St. Helens, however there are also good riding areas a couple hours north and south, in both WA and OR.

Some years we have ridden into late May and early June, depending on conditions and location. We are currently above average for snow...hopefully lookin' at some June riding!

 

[goingvertical]

Oh Ya ! bring your sled......The snow is good this yr

 

[plumnuts]

and be prepared for the liberal politics of the Peoples Republic of Washington

 

[icr]

and be prepared for the liberal politics of the Peoples Republic of Washington

Two years ago I spent a winter riding in northern california...I can't imagine washington would be worse.

How are dealerships down there? There nearest one in cali was 2 hours away and I have a bad habit of running into stuff, are sled dealerships fairly common or am I looking at a drive to get parts?

 

[darkeyes]

What do you ride?

There is an Arctic Cat/Polaris dealer in Carson, WA that gets our #1 vote - The Outdoor Toy Store (TOTS). There are also several dealers in the Portland/Vancouver area, but I can't comment on their reputation as I haven't used them.

 

[icr]

Polaris

 

[Snow Shark]

Mt Hood Polaris is about 2 hours away, but a really good friend of mine , has a snowmobile repair place in his shop and deals with Polaris. I lot better price than the shops. I can hook you up hen you get here. I live in Kalama 5 miles North of Woodland and my Buddy lives in Kelso 12 miles North of Woodland.

The ridng is good here, just not as huge as Alaska. My brother lives in Wassilla and I get to hear about the snow there.



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