Information for Snowmobilers

Bonner County is well known as a winter destination for snowmobilers. There are over 300 miles of snowmobile trails throughout the county that will lead you over and through picturesque mountains and valleys, linking to a statewide trail network. Snowmobile activities are primarily managed by Bonner County, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Forest Service. 

Support your Local Grooming Programs. 

Renew a Snowmobile Registration or Purchase a Non-Resident Snowmobile Certificate

Idaho State Parks and Recreation

Be avalanche aware. 
Weather Forecasts and Training Information
Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center

Groomer Report for Priest Lake Groomers
West side of the Lake Map
East side of the Lake Map
Visit https://priestlake.org/snow-update/ for current grooming information. 

Groomer Report for East Bonner Groomers

Stay tuned.

State Grooming Map 

Visit https://idaho.evtrails.com for current grooming information.

Information for Winter Recreation

Bonner County is home to many trails that remain open for those that like to cross country ski and snowshoe. The local club is called the Sandpoint Nordic Club and there is also the Panhandle Nordic Club that was founded in 1988 to promote winter recreational activities with well over 12 miles to ski, snowshoe, and enjoy. Check out both their websites for more information on trails, meeting times and permits that help support their programs. 

Sandpoint Nordic Club
Panhandle Nordic Club

Other Import Nordic Organizations and Links

Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce - Nordic Sports
Nordic Club Maps - Trail Maps
Idaho Forest Service - Snowmobiling
Idaho Forest Service - Skiing & Snowboarding
Idaho Forest Service - XC Skiing & Snowshoeing
Schweitzer - Snow Report
 

The Snowmobile East (Sandpoint) Advisory Board was created based on Idaho Code 67-7107 wherein the County Commissioners of any County may appoint Snowmobile East (Sandpoint) Advisory Board to serve without salaries and wages in an advisory capacity relating to the establishment and maintenance of parking and unloading areas on public and private property, and the expenditure of moneys deposited in the county snowmobile fund; and to serve at the pleasure of the County Commissioners. The persons selected shall be active snowmobilers representing snowmobile clubs, organizations, or merchants engaged in the sale or rental of snowmobiles, or be a member of the general public actively engaged in the sport of snowmobiling.  The Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized, upon advisement of the special advisory committee, to use and expend the special fund created in section 67-7160, Idaho Code, outside the county. (i.e. 9B area)

 Membership: 

7-Member Board; Term Limit: 2 Years

Meetings: 

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the Month at 5:00 p.m., November through March, at the Bonner County Administration Building.

Bonner county Groomer Boards

Area 9B & 11

Meetings:

Meetings are held the first and third Friday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; except the months of May, June, July, August, and September.  These meetings are held in the Cooling Groomer Barn, Priest Lake, Idaho.

Area 9A   

Non-Voting Members: