 Old man winter transforms the Sumpter landscape into a playground each winter....Every year, Winter Adventurers come from all over the world to experience some of the best virgin powder anywhere ~ and some pretty good views too! ~ So, if Winter Recreation is your thing, then chances are we have what you need up here in Sumpter, Oregon ~ SNOW......! If you've seen Sumpter in the summer, Great! Now, just wait until you see what we look like in the snow! Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, The Gold Dredge, Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding, and more.......! Sumpter has access to hundreds of miles of groomed trails in the breathtaking Elkhorn Mountains of Eastern Oregon! And....in most cases, you can hit the trails right from your lodging! And yes folks, there is plenty of lodging available to accommodate your Club, Party, Family, or.....Winter Weekend Getaway to Sumpter! Thanks to the Sumpter Snowmobile Club the trails are groomed and ready for fun! Whether you ride a snowmobile, ski, snowshoe or ride horses, we have snowy adventures awaiting you up here in the Mountains! See how good Sumpter looks in the snow......Sumpter Snow Photos If snowmobiling or skiing isn't your thing, bring along your snowshoes! You'll be glad you did! Sumpter Snowshoeing 
The Sumpter Valley Blue Mountain Snowmobile Clubis very active in the Sumpter area all year long ~ Many local members volunteer countless hours of time to prepare and maintain the snowmobile trails throughout our area-winter and summer...... The Club has a Sno Cat Groomer thanks to the OSSA and it is kept busy all winter making the trails safer and more fun! Visit our Snowmobile Trail Report for local updates on trail conditions, weather, and other information regarding Sumpter Snowmobile Trails all winter! A lot of the information is contributed by snowmobile riders.....! Club Members are very active all winter with meetings, potluck dinners, and lots of fun ~ all leading up to the Annual Poker Run which is held on Presidents' Day Weekend each year. The Poker Run draws snowmobilers from all over the Northwest as well as Eastern Oregon! You don't even need a snowmobile to get in on the action! On New Years Eve the club puts on a bonfire, hot dog feed, and a night ride all to usher in the New Year-Sumpter Style! The Snowmobile Club meetings normally start in October and run through the final meeting of the season in April........If you're planning to visit Sumpter this Winter, be sure to make your lodging reservations now! If you have any questions regarding Snowmobiling in Sumpter, just contact the club or a snowmobile club member!  Check out photos sent in by snowmobilers....Snowmobile Photos
is closed in the winter to indoor visitors.... but the State Heritage Area surrounding the dredge is open year round! See the Historic Dredge on your snowmobile, skiis, or snowshoes all Winter! Take in breathtaking winter landscapes around the Dredge and in the State Park! Several park trails take off in different directions from the Sumpter Gold Dredge for snowshoers, hikers and cross-country skiers ~ and of course ~ snowmobilers! The State Park offers a unique adventure through the historic dredge pilings during the Winter which is home to local wildlife including beaver, muskrat and deer.....The Dredge ponds throughout the park are usually frozen in the winter providing some beautiful scenic landscapes you won't see in the summer! The Sumpter Gold Dredge looks different in the snow! 
And while you're enjoying Sumpter in the snow.....be sure to visit ~ The Cracker Creek Museum of Mining 
and the.......Sumpter Museum! You can visit both on your snowmobile, snowhoes, or vehicle! The Sumpter Museum houses our Library where you can use their computers or the wireless signal for free! And the best thing is....entrance to the Sumpter Museum and Library is FREE! |
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