Snogo Snow Plow

The Snogo Snow Plow is a snow removal machine displayed at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park. The equipment features a large snow collection hopper, heavy-duty wheels, and an enclosed cab to protect the operator during winter conditions.

This snow removal machine was built in 1932 by Klauer Engineering Company and was used for many years on Trail Ridge Road in the park. After its service there, it was later put to use at Rapid City Air Base before being preserved as a historic piece.

This machine shows how people tackled snow removal in the mountains and kept roads open year-round. It represents a key step in making the area accessible during winter months.

Visitors can view this historic machine at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, where it sits in an open display area. The best time to photograph and examine the equipment is during clear weather, when details and the vehicle's features are most visible.

The machine could fling snow up to 100 feet (30 meters) to the side, which was crucial for quickly clearing the narrow mountain roads. This capability made it ideal for the heavily snow-packed mountain passes in the Rocky Mountains.

Location: Larimer County

Inception: 1932

GPS coordinates: 40.36417,-105.55944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07