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Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Cooler weather back in place with another light dusting of snow. Cold day on tap but some nice skiing to be had.

Grooming update: Grooming this morning planned on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes setting new track. All the inner trails and Twin Lakes groomed Saturday.

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.

Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail 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: 1″

Snowfall past 7 days: 4″

Snowfall to date: 52″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-35″

Fat Bike trails Open. Click here for report.

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.

Cutting new track on return from Twin Lakes, January 8th, 2022.
Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, January 6th, 2022.
Out for a morning ski! January 6th, 2022.
Mother North Star trail, January 6th, 2022. Mother North Star and Rootin Tootin remain singletrack.
Cutting new track on Sap Run, January 6th, 2022.
Afternoon skiers, January 5th, 2022.
Sap Run grooming, January 5th, 2022. Groomed multiple times on account of drifting snow today.
Ski race action, January 4th, 2022.
Lucky’s Loype seeing lot of skiers past week. Skier made track, January 4th, 2022.
New track cut at start of Bullhead lake trail to Suicide Hill. Snowshoe trail intersecting. January 4th, 2022. Snow show trail seeing good use and getting packed in. More trail added this summer and fall to the north.
Fresh tracks cut on Twin Lakes trail this morning, January 3rd, 2022.
Start of Island Lake and Wavy Gravy trails, January 3rd, 2022. Both trails groomed and new tracks reset this morning.
Late afternoon skiers finishing up a run around Twin Lakes, January 2nd, 20212
New Years Day skiers 2022! Even with temps only reaching -14 today, the trails were once again busy with skiers.
All smiles after a morning ski, January 1st, 2022.
Afternoon striders, December 31st, 2021.
News, Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Dusting of new snow overnight. Also some wind filling in the tracks in spots. With warmer temps today, should be a nice day of skiing. Recent wind bringing down a few leaves otherwise the snow conditions are good First hand trail reports on Skinnyski. Thank you!

Grooming update: Entire trail system has been groomed this week after 3-4″ of snow on Wednesday.

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.

Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail 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: 4″

Snowfall to date: 51″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-35″

Fat Bike trails Open. Click here for report.

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.

Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, January 6th, 2022.
Out for a morning ski! January 6th, 2022.
Mother North Star trail, January 6th, 2022. Mother North Star and Rootin Tootin remain singletrack.
Cutting new track on Sap Run, January 6th, 2022.
Afternoon skiers, January 5th, 2022.
Sap Run grooming, January 5th, 2022. Groomed multiple times on account of drifting snow today.
Ski race action, January 4th, 2022.
Lucky’s Loype seeing lot of skiers past week. Skier made track, January 4th, 2022.
New track cut at start of Bullhead lake trail to Suicide Hill. Snowshoe trail intersecting. January 4th, 2022. Snow show trail seeing good use and getting packed in. More trail added this summer and fall to the north.
Fresh tracks cut on Twin Lakes trail this morning, January 3rd, 2022.
Start of Island Lake and Wavy Gravy trails, January 3rd, 2022. Both trails groomed and new tracks reset this morning.
Late afternoon skiers finishing up a run around Twin Lakes, January 2nd, 20212
New Years Day skiers 2022! Even with temps only reaching -14 today, the trails were once again busy with skiers.
All smiles after a morning ski, January 1st, 2022.
Afternoon striders, December 31st, 2021.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open A chilly start to the day but sunshine and no wind taking off the edge. Ski and snow conditions are excellent and reports have been good…Thank you! Recent wind bringing down a few leaves otherwise the snow is good.

Grooming update: Entire trail system has been groomed the past 1-3 days after 3-4″ of snow on Wednesday.

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.

Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail 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: 4″

Snowfall to date: 51″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-35″

Fat Bike trails Open. Click here for report.

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.

Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, January 6th, 2022.
Out for a morning ski! January 6th, 2022.
Mother North Star trail, January 6th, 2022. Mother North Star and Rootin Tootin remain singletrack.
Cutting new track on Sap Run, January 6th, 2022.
Afternoon skiers, January 5th, 2022.
Sap Run grooming, January 5th, 2022. Groomed multiple times on account of drifting snow today.
Ski race action, January 4th, 2022.
Lucky’s Loype seeing lot of skiers past week. Skier made track, January 4th, 2022.
New track cut at start of Bullhead lake trail to Suicide Hill. Snowshoe trail intersecting. January 4th, 2022. Snow show trail seeing good use and getting packed in. More trail added this summer and fall to the north.
Fresh tracks cut on Twin Lakes trail this morning, January 3rd, 2022.
Start of Island Lake and Wavy Gravy trails, January 3rd, 2022. Both trails groomed and new tracks reset this morning.
Late afternoon skiers finishing up a run around Twin Lakes, January 2nd, 20212
New Years Day skiers 2022! Even with temps only reaching -14 today, the trails were once again busy with skiers.
All smiles after a morning ski, January 1st, 2022.
Afternoon striders, December 31st, 2021.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails open. 3-4″ of new snow on top of 15km groomed. Grooming on hold for now, most likely early next week. Riding possible but be slower going.

Grooming update: Grooming planned early next week. The inner loop, SukkerWest and the original Twin Lakes loop most recently groomed. Fat Bike trails have been groomed 5-6 times this season.

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 snow covered on top of most recent grooming, January 6th, 2022.
Afternoon ride, January 2nd, 2021. (Moors photo)
Twin Lakes singletrack after fresh groom, December 31st, 2021.
Powder riding on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2021. (Ben Olson photo)
Twin Lakes singletrack fresh groomed, December 23rd, 2021. Still waiting for riders!
Bullhead Bootleg fat bike singletrack, December 23rd, 2021. Ready for riders!
Twin Lakes singletrack after fresh grooming, December 21st, 2021.
Sunday riders, December 19th, 2021.
Rolling through on Twin Lakes singletrack, December 19th, 2021. (JC Larson photo)
Twin Lakes singletrack, December 19th, 2021. (Larson photo)
Night riding, December 19th, 2021. Headlight riding is a great experience in the winter with the light being 100% consistent.
Fat bike trail with dusting of new snow on top of yesterday’s grooming, December 18th, 2021.
Grooming on Friday December 17th, 2021.
News

Detroit Lakes XC Ski Invite

Detroit Lakes Invitational

10:30 am Thursday January 13th 2022

Enjoy the energy and future of the sport!!

It is fine to cross the race course. It is fine to ski during the race. This is a low key event.

No Lodge Available NO meal service Use porta potties outside for bathroom Please respect this. Maplelag COVID page.

Trails not used in the race are open all day to ski. It is fine to ski during the race. You will not be in the way if you don’t ski on the race course.

Recommended classic trails to ski during the race inner are Sukkerbusk, JibFly and Rootin Tootin.
Trails to classic north are Roys Run and North Loup.
Trails to classic west are Island Lakes, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. 
If wanting to skate, the skater waltz will be open after 12 noon.

**The race will be a continuous pursuit, starting with classic style and change to skate at the halfway point of the race.  

**The skiers may have assistance in the change over process.  

**If skiers use the same set of skis for both the classic and skate race, the skier must step completely out of the ski binding into the snow in the transition area before they will be allowed to continue the next leg of the race. Classic Poles must be used for the Classic portion of the race.

Each leg of the race will be roughly 4.5 km in length.

***Varsity skiers will ski continuous pursuit (limit 10 per school) Wave Start

***Jr. Varsity skiers will ski only a Classic race.  Wave Start 4.5 km

***Jr. High skiers will ski a Classic race.  Wave Start 3-4km

10:00am Coaches meeting

10:30am Boys Varsity Sap Run>Mother North> Sap Run>Skaters W

11:30am Girls Varsity Sap Run>Mother North> Sap Run> Skaters W

12:30pm Boys JV Sap Run>Mother North> Sap Run

1:15pm Girls JV Sap Run>Mother North> Sap Run

2:00pm Boys JH Mother North Star

2:45pm Girls JH Mother North Star

Enjoy the energy of the kids and the future of the sport!