Lonesome Lake Winter Runs

Lonesome Lake Winter Runs are GrandX snow days in the mountains above Greenwater, Washington: a convoy up snowy forest roads in search of a frozen lake, and a campfire to finish the day.

Three dates this winter: Saturday, November 21, Saturday, December 19 and Saturday, January 16. Each is its own run, so book the date that suits you.

Search for the Frozen Lake

Last winter this started as an open-invite snow run and turned into a sixteen-rig meetup. The mission was simple: work our way up the snow-covered forest roads, explore a few side roads along the way, and find Lonesome Lake tucked up in the mountains, hopefully frozen solid.

It's the kind of day that reminds you why we wheel in the Pacific Northwest: fresh snow in the trees, a convoy of capable rigs, and good people around you. We wrap it up the best way we know, with a campfire, good conversation and a line of rigs parked in the snow.

Snow changes from week to week, so no two runs are the same. We choose the line on the day based on conditions.

See how last winter's run went: Search For The Frozen Lake | 16 Rigs On A Mission.

Dates and Meeting Point

• Saturday, November 21, 2026
• Saturday, December 19, 2026
• Saturday, January 16, 2027

Each run goes from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We meet in Greenwater, and the exact meeting spot is emailed to everyone registered.

Vehicle Requirements

• 4WD required
• All-terrain or snow-rated tires
• Chains or other traction devices, carried in the vehicle
• Front and rear recovery points recommended
• Full-size spare recommended
• Vehicle in good mechanical condition

What to Expect

• Snow-covered forest roads, with some side-road exploring
• Winter driving as a group, with guided trail leadership and group pacing
• Stops for photos and time at the lake
• A campfire to finish the day
• A full day out, from about 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

What to Bring

• Full tank of fuel
• Food and water for the day
• Warm, waterproof layers, gloves and winter boots
• Your chains or traction devices, and a snow shovel
• Basic recovery gear
• Something hot to drink by the fire

Pricing

$300 per vehicle, per date. Optional add-ons at checkout: photo package $50, highlight video $50, or both for $80.

Minimum Vehicle Requirement

Each date requires a minimum of 3 registered vehicles to run as scheduled. If the minimum is not met, that date may be rescheduled or canceled, and guests will be offered a transfer or refund.