TOLLGATE TRAIL FINDERS SNO-CAT TALES # 7

3 feet of new snow in past week. Track packing trail with powder bar only. Opening up highway crossings also. Video footage property of TTF and Channel owner

[@llamasmrf]

Great video, thanks for going out in the snow and showing the machine working through the banks.

[@ronbradshaw7404]

Sooo envious of the snow you got!. There are times when you leave the drag home and use the Cat only, this is one of them.

[@jeffwagner9915]

Well the start of this year is not good. Have not been out yet due to lack of snow.

[@ronbradshaw7404]

@@jeffwagner9915 Well, im in Quebec Canada! not enough white stuff here either!

[@yourphone2272]

Watching this in Texas, and I can’t fathom dealing with that much snow. We shut down with an inch of snow, mostly due to the solid ice we always have to come with it, but this is insane

[@GotrekGurninsson]

Best part is this is not even for cars. It's for snowmobiles purely for our enjoyment so we dont go crazy in winter. Snowmobilin' and hard water fishin'

[@sav300]

Two years ago was good but I think last year was even better! At Ruckle junction it was over the road sign by a good chunk!

[@hsjs7727]

fwafwa1233

[@1966cambo]

Amazing machine!

[@jamiemorton1765]

I would love a job like that amazing I would never miss a day

[@jeffmclearen229]

JAMIE MORTON agreed😍

[@robertg.9964]

WOW, and I thought our 48" plus of snow here in Northern NH was a lot.....dang. Just...wow!

[@johnelliott3896]

We got close to 16 feet at our cabin not far from where they are in the video...makes for dang good sledding!!!

[@teamidris]

Lovely machine :o) it sits well on quad-tracks.

[@davedespain9101]

Anybody else thinking about Scatman Crothers?

[@jesjoking]

Are you grooming the road into and around Trillium Lake for cross country skiers?

[@jeffwagner9915]

That area is in the northwest part of Oregon. We are in the northeast corner of the state.

[@brandonmoss2094]

Too bad snow machine people and 4wd people cant get along so we could all use those trails..love those blue mnts

[@thnksno]

Up north they run John Deere loader tractors with tracks on them. They pull a long drag that is hydraulically operated to level the trails.

[@scotabot7826]

What kind of "trails" are you guys clearing, and why? Who is going to be using those trails in that kind of snow/weather? Thanks, really interested in knowing.

[@jeffwagner9915]

Snowmobile trails.

[@aribasmajian18]

Pretty cool stuff where is Tollgate trail looks like colorado or montana maybe Idaho.

[@jeffwagner9915]

Ari Basmajian it is in northeast Oregon.

[@aribasmajian18]

@@jeffwagner9915 thanks for the reply

[@Animal-qm2ni]

Be a great video if you would tell us where you are

[@jeffwagner9915]

Tollgate Oregon.

[@SuperKp1986]

I was just up in new Hampshire riding they have a groomer that looks very similar in mass they got a few kinds they even got a tractor with tracks that grooms in Massachusetts I do like I got groomed trails from my driveway but this is what groomed trails in powder should look like

[@mugnumps7910]

Good reason to have winter home in Florida.

[@heatmoon]

Id pay for this job

[@specializedservices8151]

elgin oregon to pendleton oregon

[@FlyboyUS]

Where is this.

[@jeffwagner9915]

Northeast Oregon

[@oldscout2514]

Do you have to call it a job ? I know you have to get paid, but this is not a job !

[@jeffwagner9915]

In Oregon we are all volunteer drivers.

[@whiskeymann77]

bad camera work , with out perspective of the trees , cant enjoy the video

[@scottbutts3553]

Always a hater.

[@HiddenValleyHomestead]

Absolutely beautiful.machine!!! Thx for posting!

[@madjeepernh6834]

That would be a damn cool job!!!

[@marshallschilling7644]

Just found this vidio. We have ridden the summit road for years. Ruckle jct warming shelter was the site for lunch for the state meet held at the Red Lion. Good memories. Used to ride from coldsprings loop to ruckle. Good ride.

[@theviking363]

That's quite hypnotizing, the way the snow curls off the blade ..pretty cool stuff

[@taterchip888]

Come to Canada, you’ll see that 5 months a year.

[@irsever]

I'm a slope groomer at a ski resort but I think these modern Tuckers are the coolest. Would love to operate one someday!

[@christophersmith8850]

I would love to run one of those looks neat

[@SupermanJH68]

It is a neat to watch your Tucker cat work. Ran Pisten Bully cats for 5 seasons at a large ski resort. Following the trails after a big snow proved occasionally difficult. Great work, fellas. Thank you for being out there, we appreciate your efforts

[@jeffwagner9915]

Thanks for your reply. I have spent a couple nights in the passenger seat of a PB 400 and enjoyed it greatly. Loved the sunsets and sunrises up high.

[@yourlocalalexis4578]

dang this just gave me an idea, put a set of snow tracs on lighy truck with a diesel engine, and add a plow, and you would be unstoppable!

[@rollerskates1300]

That beeping sound would have to be silenced. Then I would drive it about..

[@SuperKp1986]

Awesome job man that's...that's a dream job even if volunteer

[@ATVPRO11]

Great vids. Gave me some ideas for grooming up here MB 🇨🇦. Brokenheadtrailblazers. From one operator to another thanks for what you do to keep snowmobilers safe!! A lot of volunteer hours go into brushing, signing, maintenance just to get out and groom.

[@jeffwagner9915]

Thanks. Yes lots of work. What sort of equipment you using up there?

[@ATVPRO11]

Jeff Wagner We’re using BR275 with mogul master 16’ drag. We don’t have snow like you guys there. That’s amazing!! What type of drag is that you use. I like the short length and the roller. Do you always pan after rolled? We have a lot of runs through the trees and it can be very tight.

[@jeffwagner9915]

Curtis ATVPRO we have a Tucker 2000 with a Maxey Idaho Special drag. I am told it pulls a lot easier in our type of snow. We usually try to roll just a bit in the first blade then roll and pan if able to. Bumps are an issue we battle with all the new snow.

[@yungdolphin9130]

How was Christmas day

[@billallen4793]

1st time viewing your videos..... that is the coolest job in the world..pun intended....lol but all seriousness super cool job..from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠

[@jeffwagner9915]

Bill Allen thanks. In the state of Oregon, the Oregon State Snowmobile Association owns and manages the grooming cats. All drivers are volunteer.

[@ctskidoo]

Larry needs to put some lights on

[@solonow5376]

Best Video so far👍🏻 It’s nice to get a view of the machine in action and not just riding along with a limited view.

[@johnnyshd8250]

In Northeast Wi, they use a four wheel drive tractor with narrow set rear wheels and pull a drag that tries to put snow back on the trails.

[@groundpounder24365]

I appreciate guys like you keeping the trails smooth

[@vttrucker]

Nice work on road crossing keeping it pushed out. Hate lazy operators that just drag the snow into road and leave it. Again good job. Miss running a tucker.

[@jamesgulrich7416]

Great video, Jeff! Makes me miss our 02 Tucker, but it's over at Hyatt Lake and the Lake of the Woods club has said to come run it! We've been real spoiled running our 13 PistenBully here at the Rogue Club in Southern Oregon. And yes, this has been a good year for snow. We are right at 12 feet at 6000 feet and still counting. Keep up the great work!

[@jeffwagner9915]

Thanks for the inspiration to make this channel. If anyone is looking for great training on a PB 400, check out James' channel

[@Scott-wr6hz]

Thanks for posting cant wait to see your videos this winter

[@TheShockLoad]

I dont get the plowing a trail for a snowmobile. Pretty sure that them sled guys try to find deep snow like that. Or the reason they plow the trails so when someone grenades their snowmobile they can drive their toyota's to them for recovery operations. I heard that you can get a ticket for driving your toyota on a snowmobile trail. Is that correct?

[@jeffwagner9915]

TheShockLoad snowmobile trails are not open to wheeled vehicles. The grooming of trails allows for the younger and older population to enjoy snowmobiling. This past weekend our club hosted a kids ride. Without groomed trails, this family activity would not be possible. Anyone that snowmobiles also knows the damage that wheeled vehicles do to the trails.

[@viperracing2889]

What model of sno-cat is this?

[@whiskeymann77]

get a drone , ugg this camera work is horrable

[@CaptainPetrolburner]

That was awesome

[@Rick-ko5sj]

Do these get stuck very often

[@jeffwagner9915]

They can in deep snow. Stay tuned for some deep snow action in new Cat Tales #15

[@davidfirth9342]

I gotten to do with with a john deere in northen new Brunswick was epic

[@kevinbrad7095]

I've been a member for years but never get more than a couple weeks of open trails it seems, Collingwood ont

[@linhchingo1288]

I love this job

[@matthewgregg3979]

That's a pretty good side hill at the end of the video.

[@EPiiiC69WiiiN]

That's alot of snow

[@redneckricers3440]

Where are you? We have the same rig in wright county MN for the snowmobile groomers

[@redneckricers3440]

Jeff Wagner oh ok

[@jeffwagner9915]

Northeast Oregon

[@MrBen4460]

Do those rigs have those everblade heated wiper blades?

[@jeffwagner9915]

Nope. But our new tucker has heated windshield.

[@heatmoon]

What are these powered by and how long can you be out before you need a refuel? Sounds like a turbo diesel, straight 6 maybe?

[@jeffwagner9915]

C.A. Carlson I believe a 185 hp Cummins

[@HDDynalowrider]

Play doh factory

[@fritopg285]

Very cool stuff

[@mattfoster5934]

Larry's got a great job😃👍

[@mfreeman451]

thanks for the reminder to join a club, am doing so now..

[@rodneyfelker4501]

good video from new York

[@internetmayor2450]

I would love doing that

[@JesseJames122]

Hey how or is there an option to do ride alongs and see how this is done???

[@jeffwagner9915]

Must be a OSSA member then get ok from grooming chairman

[@bebo5558]

Man, do those things ever get stuck or is it just knowing how to drive and your limits?

[@jeffwagner9915]

One does not want to spin tracks. It is knowing when to get off the throttle and not spin or at least take a lighter bite with blade. Respect the terrain and you should be ok.

[@jeffwagner9915]

Check out my Cat Tales #6 for some blading of heavy snow drifting. The beeping is a reminder we have our lockers engaged.

[@bebo5558]

@@jeffwagner9915 I will, thanks!

[@larryreno8293]

I’m guessing you’re in the UP?

[@jeffwagner9915]

Nope. Northeast Oregon.

[@larryreno8293]

I would have bet that was the upper peninsula of Michigan. I’ve seen winters when the lake effect snow is over 20 feet. Great grooming!

[@2007dalin]

all that nice powder ruined lol

[@rotattor]

It's not cocaine just snow.

[@jeffreyford1726]

What an amazing job

[@boblamothe8966]

☕☕❄❄🥇

[@REGGIE_JONES88]

Where is that?

[@gophercountryusa]

Reggie J it is in northeast Oregon

[@toobglued]

Just uplifted a client's 09 1000 Tuck with several sets of HID and LED lighting. vast improvement over the old halogens. 8 , 55watt halogens was a massive load on the sys. 440 watts of yellow power was About 30-40 amps . currently running two 55 watt HID 6000 K flood out back, 2 20watt LED 3000 K spot out back, 2 - 55watt halogen flood out back. 2 - 55 watt halogen spot up from on the brow. 2 -80watt LED 6000K flood on the brow, 2 -55Watt HID 6000K flood on the mirrors and 1 -30watt amber LED 12" bar spot above the winch center low. I installed a heated rear camera for the as well for drag monitoring on 5x7 screen. Works great

[@kurtismckemmie4850]

You guys need snowblowers not little snow plows for that much snow! Where are you guys located, in Canada?

[@jeffwagner9915]

Kurtis McKemmie, we try to keep as much snow on the trails to maintain coverage in average years. This has been a good and deep Feb. lots of snow. We are located in northeast Oregon on Highway 204.

[@R1j0hn]

You need to work on your camera skills...

[@SuperKp1986]

Where is this

[@jeffwagner9915]

SuperKp1986 it is Tollgate Oregon. Northeast corner of state.

[@SuperKp1986]

@@jeffwagner9915 holy crap man that's alot Maine gets snow like that are you grooming for snowmobiles

[@SuperKp1986]

@@jeffwagner9915 just seen at the end of video yes it's for snowmobiles that's awesome riding

[@Joserodriguez-qg4ur]

Missed opportunity for a great video. Ever thought about pulling back the zoom and holding the camera up so we can see what's going on?

[@herbwoodbeck4756]

Stfu

[@ryen7512]

Wow, I love this machine and this deep snow grooming. Do more if you get a chance! There's gotta be a way to get rid of that beeping noise though haha

[@jeffwagner9915]

Yes we have asked for a flashing light indicator on the next Cat we get

[@nitetrain7136]

That looks like so much fun. I’ve always wanted to groom snowmobile trails. Not sure how you would apply for one of these jobs especially without experience. Awesome video.

[@boblamothe8966]

Should have an amber light or stobe over cab..

[@gophercountryusa]

Yes you are correct. There is a very short strobe that was buried in snow