The Grooming Equipment
TPB Groomers uses two Yamaha Bravos, a Ski-Doo Tundra, and trail drags to keep winter routes usable when snow conditions cooperate.
Core machines
Trail drag setups
Grooming season
Small equipment, practical coverage
TPB Groomers uses a mix of older, newer, narrow, and drag equipment so volunteers can match the machine to the snow, the trail width, and the amount of base on the ground.
Light fleet machines
2 Yamaha Bravos
Two Yamaha Bravos give the volunteer fleet lightweight, simple machines for grooming runs and support work.
Primary coverage
2022 Ski-Doo Tundra
Purchased in 2022 to expand grooming capacity across the wider Three Pond Barrens and Pippy Park network.
Snowpack shaping
Various Drags
Different drags are matched to the snowpack, trail width, and grooming conditions.
The right setup depends on the snowpack
A grooming run is not just about driving a machine down a trail. Volunteers choose equipment based on base depth, fresh snowfall, trail width, and whether the goal is packing, smoothing, or reopening a line.
Fresh snow
Machines break and pack snow when there is enough base to protect the trail surface.
Narrow corridors
Light snowmobiles help volunteers work through tight bends and tree-lined sections.
Snowpack finishing
Drags smooth ruts, refresh the tread, and help leave a consistent line for winter users.
Donations keep the equipment running
Fuel, belts, repairs, drag parts, transport, and winter maintenance are paid for through local support from people who use the trails.
Donate to equipment upkeepFuel and oil
Regular costs that make dependable grooming possible when winter conditions line up.
Wear parts
Regular costs that make dependable grooming possible when winter conditions line up.
Repairs and storage
Regular costs that make dependable grooming possible when winter conditions line up.