Sunday our wonderful staff met up for a afternoon of fellowship and to recognize their excellent service the past year. It was the first time we were all together since the fire on October 10th. We also distributed the funds from the GoFundMe fundraiser organized by Maplelag guests. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Full January 8th update.
Sunday our staff met up for a afternoon of fellowship. It was the first time we were all together since the fire on October 10th. It was good to see everyone. We also distributed the funds from the GoFundMe fundraiser organized by Maplelag guests. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
We’ve been blessed with some incredible weather the past few weeks which has been great for clearing the site. A couple more weeks of favorable weather and everything should be cleared.
We continue to brainstorm ideas and add to the “spaghettini bowl of thoughts” we we seek clarity and focus for moving forward. Thanks again for all the love and support and continued letters and monetary donations. We are beyond grateful.
Trails are open and groomed. The entire FatLagChilada system is open except for one short segment on Bullhead Bootleg but an entire loop is available to ride. The trail has set up nicely with colder temps this week and riding is very good to excellent.
The FatLagChilada loop consists of Skaters Waltz starting to the right, the main singletrack loops Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest. We also have groomed select segments in between to make the “FatLagChilada” loop. The above loops can be ridden separately. To access the inner loops, go to the start of Skaters Waltz and veer right. There are signs from that point and at key intersections where to turn to make the full loop. Please only ride on the designated areas for fat biking.
Bullhead lake is frozen for access across the lake. There is around 10-14″ of ice and folks have been riding across the lake.
The Maplelag driveway is a good feeder to access Sukkerwest, Bjorps across from Sukkerwest which leads into North Star and crosses the road again to Twin Lakes.
With the hardpack conditions on the ski trails, the skate loops Skaters Waltz, the extension loops and North Loup are open for riding making for around 30km of groomed riding options.
Trails open. Great weekend of skiing in place. Another spectacular day on Sunday. Trails are in excellent skiing condition. Roy’s Run is now tracked and a loop on Bullhead lake is tracked highlighting the daily grooming this week. Groomer’s choice is JibFly and Roy’s Run.
Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.
Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic.
Has been a nice start to the ski season with excellent conditions. Great seeing so many people out this year, thanks for purchase of day and season passes.
Total snowfall this season at 38″. Compacted base on trail 5-10″.
Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253
There are now services available Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms. No lodging or meal service. The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.
Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you.
Fat bike trails are groomed and open, click here for latest report
On Monday October 10th a fire broke out in the main lodge at Maplelag resulting in a total loss of the lodge. Thankfully no one was hurt and we are all safe at Maplelag. We are at a loss for words and completely devastated.
We want to thank all the fire departments that came and their valiant efforts to keep things in control to prevent further damage to the outlying cabins, as well as all the emergency personnel that assisted and monitored the situation days after.
We are touched by local acts of kindness, messages and heartfelt words and offers of financial support. Please keep us in your prayers as we move forward and follow the next steps for Maplelag.