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Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Spectacular day on tap. Cold start to the day but calm conditions with brilliant sunshine and warming up fast making for a great day on the trails. These are days we live for!! Personally we feel these days are warmer and better skiing than the “warmer” days with a southeast damp wind and cloudy conditions. Good job everyone getting out yesterday. Invigorating day with beautiful winter scenes.

Grooming update: We groomed most of the trail system yesterday and will complete the remainder of the system (Island/Wavy/and Bullhead) today.

Trails are open for day use. Day and season passes can be purchased here. Please note due to COVID protocols, there are no lodge services for day use. This includes no ski rental or access to coffee bar. Parking in far lot near blue recycling bins where porta potties are located.Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open. There are no dogs or pets allowed.

Fat Bike trails open. Click here for report

Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails. Bullhead/Bootleg has now been tracked on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing, no grooming on the AMA segments, non AMA segments on tap for grooming next week.

Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating.

All trails are one way except Sukkerbusk and Skaters Waltz. Skiing correct direction, especially in early season, helps us maintain the integrity of the base. Thank you!

Trails are open for day skiing for non lodging guests. Lodge is closed to day use.

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

Snowshoe trails are open and packed.

Snowfall past 24 hours: 1-2″

Snowfall past 7 days: 4″

Snowfall to date: 57″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-38″

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

NO services in the lodge at this time or ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta bathrooms and recycling bins. Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open.

Sun dog action in the start area, January 19th, 2022.
Cutting new double track on Sukkerbusk, January 19th, 2022.
Morning skiers, January 19th, 2022
Afternoon skiers, January 19th, 2022
Sap Run grooming, January 19th, 2022.
Skaters Waltz grooming, January 19th, 2022.
What a little bit of light snow and wind will do! January 19th, 2022.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Windblown conditions after strong winds overnight. An inch or two of new snow. Conditions will be bit slower today, and recommended to ski the inner loops.

Grooming update: We will be grooming on the inner loops today and Twin Lakes to the west once the wind settles down a bit more.

Trails are open for day use. Day and season passes can be purchased here. Please note due to COVID protocols, there are no lodge services for day use. This includes no ski rental or access to coffee bar. Parking in far lot near blue recycling bins where porta potties are located.Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open. There are no dogs or pets allowed.

Fat Bike trails open. Click here for report

Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails. Bullhead/Bootleg has now been tracked on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing, no grooming on the AMA segments, non AMA segments on tap for grooming next week.

Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating.

All trails are one way except Sukkerbusk and Skaters Waltz. Skiing correct direction, especially in early season, helps us maintain the integrity of the base. Thank you!

Trails are open for day skiing for non lodging guests. Lodge is closed to day use.

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

Snowshoe trails are open and packed.

Snowfall past 24 hours: 1-2″

Snowfall past 7 days: 4″

Snowfall to date: 57″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-38″

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

NO services in the lodge at this time or ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta bathrooms and recycling bins. Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open.

Roy’s Run classic skiing, January 17th, 2022. Nice skiing, bit soft on the pole plant areas.
MLK morning grooming, January 17th, 2022.
Skating on North Loup, January 16th, 2022. North Loup groomed for skate and classic skiing.
Evening groom on Sap Run under the “Wolf Moon”, January 17th, 2022.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Good riding conditions on the most recent groomed loop (inner loop segments andTwin Lakes loop) Base is relatively firm with a thin dusting of snow on top, rider packed. Expect a bit softer conditions on original Twin Lakes but more firm on Hudson’s Hula. For best riding experience roll lower pressure.

Grooming update: Grooming Wednesday on 18km. The inner loop, SukkerWest and Twin Lakes loop most recently groomed. Fat Bike trails have been groomed 5-6 times this season. We hope to groom Bootleg loop soon!

Signs marking the route for the inner loops are in place and ultimately direct the course for the “FatLagChilada”. Twin lakes and SukkerWest singletrack can be accessed from the driveway. To access the start to access Bootleg, head to the start of Skaters Waltz to the right. We have groomed on the far right side of Suicide Hill for uphill travel. Access to Bootleg has been groomed on the lake. Use trails at own risk and assume all responsibility. Skaters Waltz is open for fat biking when conditions are firm. SukkerWest is recommended trail for beginner riders. Trail difficulty on outer loops is intermediate to advanced.

Trail passes help offset grooming and maintenance costs. Trails have already been groomed multiple times this year. Thank you.

Twin Lakes singletrack, January 17th, 2022.
Sunset over Twin Lakes, January 17th, 2022.
Late afternoon ride on the fat bike trail, January 15th, 2022. Fun conditions with the dusting on top of the groomed base!
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Excellent conditions. Another warm day on tap before temps look to fall later this afternoon and usher in cooler weather. Daily dustings of snow keeping the surface fresh and covering some of the leaves that have been blowing down when windy. Yesterday’s snow very high moisture content and creamy like when skiing. The tracks are firm and providing good action. Skate deck is firm and skiing fast and silkylike.

Grooming update: We groomed the entire trail system Friday after 1.5″ of snow in the morning. Yesterday we reset track on select trails in the morning and again at night because of the warm temps and this allows the track to set up a bit better. Grooming planned this afternoon and on through the week as needed.

Trails are open for day use. Day and season passes can be purchased here. Please note due to COVID protocols, there are no lodge services for day use. This includes no ski rental or access to coffee bar. Parking in far lot near blue recycling bins where porta potties are located.Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open. There are no dogs or pets allowed.

Fat Bike trails open. Click here for report

Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails. Bullhead/Bootleg has now been tracked on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing, no grooming on the AMA segments, non AMA segments on tap for grooming next week.

Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating.

All trails are one way except Sukkerbusk and Skaters Waltz. Skiing correct direction, especially in early season, helps us maintain the integrity of the base. Thank you!

Trails are open for day skiing for non lodging guests. Lodge is closed to day use.

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

Snowshoe trails are open and packed.

Snowfall past 24 hours: 1″

Snowfall past 7 days: 2″

Snowfall to date: 55″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-33″

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

NO services in the lodge at this time or ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta bathrooms and recycling bins. Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open.

Roy’s Run classic skiing, January 17th, 2022. Nice skiing, bit soft on the pole plant areas.
MLK morning grooming, January 17th, 2022.
Skating on North Loup, January 16th, 2022. North Loup groomed for skate and classic skiing.
Evening groom on Sap Run under the “Wolf Moon”, January 17th, 2022.
Frosty morning skiers, January 15th, 2022. “Perfect conditions”!!
Afternoon skiers on Mother North Star, January 14th, 2022.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Fantastic conditions. Another warm day on tap. Dusting of snow yesterday made for really nice skiing on Sunday and today should be just as good. The tracks are firm and providing good action. Skate deck is firm and skiing fast and silkylike. Good reports from skiers yesterday. Thank you!

Grooming update: We groomed the entire trail system Friday after 1.5″ of snow in the morning. Touch up grooming through the weekend as needed with tracks reset on 15km this morning.

Trails are open for day use. Day and season passes can be purchased here. Please note due to COVID protocols, there are no lodge services for day use. This includes no ski rental or access to coffee bar. Parking in far lot near blue recycling bins where porta potties are located.Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open. There are no dogs or pets allowed.

Fat Bike trails open. Click here for report

Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails. Bullhead/Bootleg has now been tracked on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing, no grooming on the AMA segments, non AMA segments on tap for grooming next week.

Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating.

All trails are one way except Sukkerbusk and Skaters Waltz. Skiing correct direction, especially in early season, helps us maintain the integrity of the base. Thank you!

Trails are open for day skiing for non lodging guests. Lodge is closed to day use.

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

Snowshoe trails are open and packed.

Fat Bike trails Open Click here for report.

Snowfall past 24 hours: 0″

Snowfall past 7 days: 2″

Snowfall to date: 54″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-33″

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

NO services in the lodge at this time or ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta bathrooms and recycling bins. Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open.

Frosty morning skiers, January 15th, 2022. “Perfect conditions”!!
Afternoon skiers on Mother North Star, January 14th, 2022.