Maplelag family together post fire with new baby Eira. October 14th, 2022.
As the first accumulating snowfall blanketed Maplelag today, we are reminded of the beautiful change of seasons and how fortunate we are to experience this. Nature has always been a huge inspiration for us as we navigate through decisions in life.
We have had a few days to reflect on the recent events and want to say how grateful we are for the overwhelming outpouring of support, acts of kindness and most importantly, the prayers. We have certainly felt God’s presence. Again, we are grateful no one was hurt. The time with family these past few days has strengthened what truly is most important to us.
We want to say a special thanks to the “MLK Six Swedes” group for setting up the Go Fund Me account. We are deeply touched by all the donations and words cannot express our appreciation. We have decided to use a portion of the funds, when the time comes, to disperse among our employees who have lost their jobs and part of their livelihoods. We will also use the funds to host a dinner for all of the firefighters and emergency personnel that assisted during the disaster.
As we move forward, our social accounts and website will have the most accurate information on the next course of action. Many of you have reached out asking what you can do. At this point we simply ask for continued prayers.
Thank you again for all the love, support, acts of kindness and the prayers. We love you all.
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. As a result of the fire, we are closed for lodging, meals and guest services until further notice. The trails remain open for skiing, fat biking etc.
Many of you have already reached out regarding the deposit. We are deeply touched for those reservations that have donated back the deposit. Thank you so very much. For those that wish to have a deposit returned, we will do that, as soon as we are able. The best way to reach us is through email at [email protected]
Fire scene October 10th, 2022.
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.
Jim and Jack at the fire scene.
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. To allow the support teams to perform continued tasks and for our privacy and space, please do not enter Maplelag at this time. Thank you.
Reflecting on the memories of the main lodge, October 11th, 2022.
Trails Open. Incredible fall riding in place. The woods are vibrant with color. The leaves are starting to fall a bit more rapidly on the trail as we have passed our peak, but all part of the fall riding experience!
We have been clearing on the course the past few days as leaves fall to the deck and cleared 95% of the entire 25 mile mountain bike course Thursday-Sunday.
We will continue clearing on select segments, usually clearing the entire course over a period of 10 days, up until the end of October. The trails close for the first season 3 days before deer hunting season then open for the winter riding season late November.
Click here for new map online. The main trail head is near the resort with other trails accessible from the driveway for the Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest loops, county road 110 and hiway 34 for the Bullhead Bootleg loop. Trailforks is also a great resource to use for identifying the Maplelag mountain bike trails.
Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots that leads to Hudson’s Hula loop which is rolling great the end of summer. Feeling Lucky, SukkerWest and the Citizen loop good starter trails/loops for first time riders to Maplelag.
We also have pink signs out for the LagChilada challenge which is one continuous ride of the entire trail system, about 25 miles.
Summer pass can be purchased here. The passes helps offset maintenance costs. The Maplelag trails are privately owned and operated and we receive no grants or assistance for operating.
By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.
Leaf clearing on Twin Lakes singletrack, October 8th, 2022. After today’s clearing the entire MTB trail system cleared the past three days. Incredible golden hour riding, October 7th, 2022.Weaving through “Fargo” singletrack, October 7th, 2022.Twin Lakes singletrack return, October 7th, 2022,“Fargo” singletrack cleared today, October 6th, 2022.Vibrant colors as seen at “Pirate’s Pass” trail segment, October 5th, 2022.One of the “Five Dollar Corners” on North Loup Gnar trail, October 4th, 2022.Maplelag driveway vibrant with fall color, October 4th, 2022.Sukkerbusk ski trail, part of the bike course near the end point, October 4th, 2022.Near the trail head on Sukkerbusk, October 4th, 2022.Members of the Northwest Wolves scholastic mountain bike team enjoying the fall colors, October 3rd, 2022. (Ben Olson photo)Sunday ride on Bullhead Bootleg, October 2nd, 2022. (P. Arneson photo)Ski trail segment on bike course, September 30th, 2022.Hudson’s Hula singletrack fresh cleared today, September 30th, 2022.Fall colors coming to fruition along the trail, September 30th, 2022.Bridge section cleared today, September 30th, 2022.Rolling through “Bjorp’s” singletrack, cleared earlier in day. September 29th, 2022.Ramp feature on Bjorp’s Singletrack, September 29th, 2022.Rolling over rock feature on Bjorp’s singletrack, September 29th, 2022.Heading into Fargo singletrack after being cleared earlier in the day, September 28th, 2022.Twin Lakes clearing, September 27th, 2022.Heading out for a early evening ride among beautiful fall color, September 26th, 2022.
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