All posts by Jay Richards

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open Excellent conditions. Dusting of new snow overnight and light snow expected today with an inch or so possible. Slightly warmer temps today as well. We groomed the entire trail system on Monday, working the 4″ of new snow from Sunday into the existing base and skiing is about as good as it gets. We will be grooming skate trails again this morning and touching up classic tracks as needed. We hope to set a track on North Loup as well which has been groomed skate only so far this year.

Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.  

22″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system since mid November, only missing a few days.  

Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased hereA MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. 

 Fat bike trails are not groomed yet. Click here for fat bike trail report.

Compacted base on trail 2-5″. Total snowfall in December: 12″. Snowfall in November: 7″. Snowfall YTD at 19″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ 

and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.

Grooming on Sukkerbusk ski trail, December 29th, 2025.
Grooming on connector to Twin and Island Lake trails, December 29th, 2025.
Intense sun dogs this morning, December 29th, 2025.
Sunset ski on Sukkerbusk, December 29th, 2025.
Sunshine and smiles! December 29th, 2025. 
MPLS SW skiers on Rootin Tootin, December 29th, 2025.
Grooming JibFly, December 29th, 2025.
Grooming on Twin Lakes trail, December 29th, 2025.
Trailhead. December 29th, 2025.
Love seeing fresh snow falling around the Maplelag sign! December 28th, 2025.
Peaceful glide through the snowy forest, December 28th, 2025.
Saturday smiles on Sukkerbusk ski trail, December 27th, 2025 (J.F. photo)
Sukkerbusk striders, December 27th, 2025.
Maplelag ice rink, December 27th, 2025. Ice is in relatively good condition. Bring your own skates, we do not rent. 

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open A magical day on the trails. The 4″ of new snow from yesterday mixing in nicely with the existing base and conditions are excellent. We groomed the entire trail system today.

Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.  

22″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system since mid November, only missing a few days.  

Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased hereA MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. 

 Fat bike trails are not groomed yet. Click here for fat bike trail report.

Compacted base on trail 2-5″. Total snowfall in December: 12″. Snowfall in November: 7″. Snowfall YTD at 19″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ 

and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.

Grooming on Sukkerbusk ski trail, December 29th, 2025.
Grooming on connector to Twin and Island Lake trails, December 29th, 2025.
Intense sun dogs this morning, December 29th, 2025.
Sunset ski on Sukkerbusk, December 29th, 2025.
Sunshine and smiles! December 29th, 2025.
MPLS SW skiers on Rootin Tootin, December 29th, 2025.
Grooming JibFly, December 29th, 2025.
Love seeing fresh snow falling around the Maplelag sign! December 28th, 2025.
Peaceful glide through the snowy forest, December 28th, 2025.
Saturday smiles on Sukkerbusk ski trail, December 27th, 2025 (J.F. photo)
Sukkerbusk striders, December 27th, 2025.
Maplelag ice rink, December 27th, 2025. Ice is in relatively good condition. Bring your own skates, we do not rent. 
Setting track on Twin Lakes connector after Wavy Graving grooming, December 27th, 2025.
Frosted tamaracks in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy trail, December 27th, 2025.
Christmas Day family ski, December 25th, 2025.
On track! December 25th, 2025.
JibFly Christmas Day ski, December 25ht, 2025.
Family group ski on JibFly, December 24th, 2025.
Afternoon skate ski on Skaters Waltz, December 24th, 2025.
Skating at sunset, December 24th, 2025.
Nice crust skiing on Bullhead lake, December 24th, 2025.

Maplelag Trails

Grooming on connector to western trails under a beautiful sun dog, December 29th, 2025.

Fresh snow on Sunday making for excellent conditions. Trail report on the trail report page. 

The ski trails are open and passes can be purchased here. We have been grooming daily working on all the trails

Cabins available to book now! Check the lodging and availability page to book a stay! Contact us at [email protected] for special early season pricing the next two weeks.

Fat Bike Trail

Fat bike trails are not groomed We had intentions to groom but unfortunately both groomers are waiting for parts to repair. We hope to have the groomers going soon so we can begin grooming the FatLagChilada course, the 14 miles of trails groomed for fat biking.

The skate trails are open for fat biking provided the deck is firm and set up and there are no races or training camps going on. Best to contact Jay at 218-849-7669 if questions.

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open A great day of skiing in place! Wind hardly noticeable in the woods, fresh snow falling down, frosted trees….doesn’t get much better.  Around 4″ of snow as of 10pm Sunday  Grooming this afternoon and evening on the double track trails. We will be back out Monday grooming on the entire trails system.

Grooming Saturday morning on classic trails Wavy Gravy, Roy’s Run, Rootin Tootin, Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Mother Hen. Touch up Skaters Waltz to end the grooming session.

Friday grooming on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, Mother North Star and Twin Lakes. Also renovated and combed the skater trails of Skaters Waltz and North Loup. 

Use extra caution walking in the parking lots and start area which is icy under the fresh snow.    

Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.  

17″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system the past two weeks. 

Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased hereA MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. 

 Fat bike trails are not groomed yet. Click here for fat bike trail report.

Compacted base on trail 2-5″. Total snowfall in December: 12″. Snowfall in November: 7″. Snowfall YTD at 19″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ 

and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.

Love seeing fresh snow falling around the Maplelag sign! December 28th, 2025.
Peaceful glide through the snowy forest, December 28th, 2025.
Saturday smiles on Sukkerbusk ski trail, December 27th, 2025 (J.F. photo)
Sukkerbusk striders, December 27th, 2025.
Maplelag ice rink, December 27th, 2025. Ice is in relatively good condition. Bring your own skates, we do not rent.
Setting track on Twin Lakes connector after Wavy Graving grooming, December 27th, 2025.
Renovating and setting new track on Roy’s Run, December 27th, 2025.
Frosted tamaracks in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy trail, December 27th, 2025.
Renovating the old crusty snow to reset track on Sukkerbusk, December 26th, 2025.
Resetting track after renovating on second side of connector to Twin lakes, December 26th, 2025.
Christmas Day family ski, December 25th, 2025.
On track! December 25th, 2025.
JibFly Christmas Day ski, December 25ht, 2025.
Family group ski on JibFly, December 24th, 2025.
Afternoon skate ski on Skaters Waltz, December 24th, 2025.
Skating at sunset, December 24th, 2025.
Nice crust skiing on Bullhead lake, December 24th, 2025.