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Rider Education
Find club guides for trip preparation, maps and riding etiquette. Upcoming rides and classes are listed on the Club Calendar.
Prepare for a ride
Start with the clubโs preparation guides, then check conditions before making the drive.
Navigate and park
Find trail maps, help with Avenza and information about Ray Benson Sno-Park.
Ride responsibly
Explore the clubโs reference articles on trail etiquette and snowmobiling practices.
Training and safety
Look for announced classes and clinics on the Club Calendar. Past class notices are kept in the club archive.
Club archive
Archive only: past rides, meeting notices and club stories. Dates and offers in these posts may have ended; check the Club Calendar for upcoming activities. Original dates and author credits are preserved.
Where to find Grooming Updates
Read dated grooming reports and recent history on the club website. No Facebook account or site login is needed.
cm97383
Sep 41 min read
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Archived notice โ Work Party for Mt Jefferson Snowmobile Club
Attention Sledders. We are having another work party on Saturday May 16th. Bring your SXS and ATVs. Wind storms dropped trees all over our trails and we need to keep up with clearing. ๐ต:๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฝ at Ray Benson Sno-Park warming shelter. Got a sawyer card? Bring your saw - the more sawyers we have, the more ground we cover. If we get enough people, we'll split into multiple trail crews and knock this out fast. No card? No problem - we need swampers to drag, ri
ladybird-creative
May 11 min read
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CANCELLED- January 17, 2026- Breitenbush - Expert Riders only
Saturday, January 17, 2026โ
10:00am โ 5:00pm Cancelled due to lack of snow. See the full MJSC schedule on the calendar page here.
ladybird-creative
Dec 31, 20251 min read
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Archived notice โ January 19th- Zoom Snowmobile Youth Safety Class
From OSSA: We are offering a Zoom Snowmobile Safety Class on Monday, January 19th . This class will certify your young person to legally operate a snowmobile and is also a great option for new riders. We cover important safety information along with helpful tips and tricks for riding. Please note: The adult who will be riding with the student must be present during the class No one will be admitted after 6:05 PM, so please plan to log in early Class details: Length: 90 min
ladybird-creative
Dec 31, 20251 min read
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Past event โ January 21, 2026- General Club Meetings at Pietro's in Salem
Wednesday, January 21, 2026โ
8:00 โ 9:30pm Monthly on the third Wednesday Pietro's Pizza Salem, 1637 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA General Club Meetings at Pietro's in Salem They are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month starting September-April except for November. Meetings start at 7pm but we encourage folks to come early (6:30pm) to order food before the meeting. Members need to mention that they're with MJSC for a food discount. See the full MJSC schedule on the c
ladybird-creative
Dec 30, 20251 min read
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Past event โ February 14, 2026- Sweethearts' Ride
Saturday, February 14, 2026โ
10:00am โ 5:00pm See the full MJSC schedule on the calendar page here .
ladybird-creative
Dec 29, 20251 min read
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February 18, 2026 โ Club Meeting at Pietroโs (Past Event)
Past event: February 18, 2026. See the club calendar linked below for upcoming meetings and rides. Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ยท 7 p.m. Monthly on the third Wednesday Pietro's Pizza Salem, 1637 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA General Club Meetings at Pietro's in Salem They are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month starting September-April except for November. Meetings start at 7pm but we encourage folks to come early (6:30pm) to order food before the meeting. Members
ladybird-creative
Dec 27, 20251 min read
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Archived notice โ Feb 25 through Mar 1- Stanley, ID
Feb 25 through Mar 1 Lodging at the motel by the bar. See the full MJSC schedule on the calendar page here .
ladybird-creative
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Past event โ January 1, 2026- New Years Work Party
Thursday, January 1, 2026โ
9:00am See the full MJSC schedule on the calendar page here . ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป "๐๐ถ๐ด ๐ช๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ" - ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ'๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐! Wind storms dropped trees all over our trails and the groomer can't get through until we clear them out. Time to earn our corduroy. ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐๐, ๐ต:๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฝ at Ray Benson Sno-Park warming shelter. ๐ฆ๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐น๐. James Benson is leading the saw crew and we've got a 36" beast on
ladybird-creative
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Past event โ December 20, 2025- Shakedown Ride - December 20 - Ray Benson All skill ride
Saturday, December 20โ
10:00 am Ray Benson Sno-Park, NF-2690, Sisters, OR 97759, USA Shakedown Ride - December 20 - Ray Benson All skill ride See the full MJSC schedule on the calendar page here .
ladybird-creative
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Past event โ December 17, 2025- General Club Meetings at Pietro's in Salem
Wednesday, December 17โ
8:00 โ 9:30pm Monthly on the third Wednesday Pietro's Pizza Salem, 1637 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA General Club Meetings at Pietro's in Salem They are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month starting September-April except for November. Meetings start at 7pm but we encourage folks to come early (6:30pm) to order food before the meeting. Members need to mention that they're with MJSC for a food discount. See the full MJSC schedule on the calend
ladybird-creative
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Past event โ December 10, 2025- SK Northwest Motorsports: Winter Open House
Wednesday, December 10, 11:00am โ 4:00 pm SK Northwest, 250 SE Division Pl, Portland, OR 97202, USA Winter Open House 11-4pm Santa comes cookies, hot chocolate, candy canes and matchbox cars for all the kids. See the full MJSC schedule on the calendar page here .
ladybird-creative
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Past event โ November 22, 2025- SK Northwest Motorsports: Snowmobile Safety Class
Saturday, November 22โ
9:30am โ 12:00pm SK Northwest, 250 SE Division Pl, Portland, OR 97202, USA Snowmobile Safety Class 9:30am at SK Northwest Conference Room See the full MJSC schedule on the calendar page here .
ladybird-creative
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Past event โ November 20, 2025- Movie Night at the Northern Lights Theatre & Pub
Thursday, November 20 โ
7:00 โ 9:30pm Northern Lights Theatre Pub, 3893 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA November General Club Meeting, MJSC will have Movie Night at 7pm on Thursday, Nov. 20th at the Northern Lights Theatre & Pub. Join us for a fun night on the big screen with snowmobiling clips , good food and drinks, and a raffle loaded with prizes from our generous sponsors. Raffle highlights YETI cooler Avalanche probes KLIM bags Snowmobile accessories Weekendโget
ladybird-creative
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Past event โ November 11, 2025- SK Northwest Motorsports: Avalanche Class with Mike Duffy
Tuesday, November 11โ
6:00 โ 9:00 pm SK Northwest, 250 SE Division Pl, Portland, OR 97202, USA Sign-Up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-avalanche-aw See the full MJSC schedule on the calendar page here .
ladybird-creative
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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Event Success! BRAPP & BEANS
March 22, 2025- BRAAAP & BEANS: THE ULTIMATE SLEDDER'S BASH See the amazing pictures from White Mirage Photography here. Our first-ever Braaap and Beans event at Ray Benson Snow Park on Saturday, March 22, kicked off with epic energy and mountain vibes! Even the partially overcast skies couldn't dampen the enthusiasm as snowmobilers, mountain adventurers, and outdoor lovers from across the region converged for an unforgettable day dedicated to celebrating our shared passion
ladybird-creative
Mar 26, 20252 min read
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Past event โ March 22, 2025- BRAAAP & BEANS: THE ULTIMATE SLEDDERโS BASH!
11am-4pm Groomer Barn, Ray Benson Snow Park CALLING ALL RIDERS, BACKCOUNTRY SENDERS, AND POWDER HOUNDS! You live for deep pow, crisp...
ladybird-creative
Feb 25, 20252 min read
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Past event โ January 12, 2025- Snowmobile Safety Class via Zoom
See the full schedule on the calendar page here . January 12, 2025 6:30 pm Snowmobile Safety Class via Zoom Sun Jan 12th 6:30 pm Do you...
ladybird-creative
Jan 7, 20251 min read
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Past event โ March 22, 2025- MJSC Play Day at Ray Benson Sno-Park
See the full schedule on the calendar page here . March 22, 2025 MJSC Play Day at Ray Benson Sno-Park This all-skill levels ride will...
ladybird-creative
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Past event โ March 15th, 2025- Big Springs Sno-Park Ride
See the full schedule on the calendar page here . March 15th, 2025 Big Springs Sno-Park Ride This ride will be based out of Big Springs...
ladybird-creative
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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