Thanks for the replies. I am glad to hear that it isn't common (at least in the alpine lakes).
The group that I ran into didn't know I was around when they crossed the boundary. I was ascending the FS/Yakima boundary near treeline when they blasted past into the wilderness and into Bird creek meadows. They did see me when i popped out above treeline, but they stayed far away once they noticed they weren't alone. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any photos, but I hoped I would run into them at the sno park. They were gone by the time I rolled through. I am going to start photographing all plates on sled haulers on my way in, in case I run into more of the same.
I reported what I witnessed to the FS and received a call back today. Got the same reponse i always get from the Trout Lake ranger, "we are aware of it, please keep reporting, and try to get some plate numbers." Never occurred to me to report to snomo clubs. I will definitely do that. Anyone know which clubs are local?
I don't blame the FS. That area is huge and not heavily trafficed in the winter/spring. It is going to take a few climbers/skiiers, in the right place at the right time, to bust these dipshits.
