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Covid protocols at Maplelag

The comfort and safety of our staff and guests is of highest priority. A few items of note:

We will be seating people of only the same party or group together. We will space people apart as far as possible. We will use all available space and rooms to keep folks spread out. We have been accommodating larger groups in the side rooms when serving meals upon request. Please keep in mind this takes extra staff. We have difficulty finding enough staff to fill each shift and we appreciate your patience. Takeout meals will be available with advance notice.

We do not have a mask or vaccination requirement. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please do so. Most guests are testing before coming and we appreciate those that are staying back if positive. Each weekend we have 20-30 people that are not able to come. Cancelling because of COVID is beyond our control and we are not able to refund deposits. We can transfer forward to reservations later this season.

At this time, there will be no variety show or dances planned. Select weekends we have live music on Saturday afternoons.

Checking out or making payment online is an option for those not wanting to come to the lodge. We do not have credit cards on file. Let us know ages and if ski rental if doing remote checkout. We invoice via PayPal. You do not need to be on PayPal to use this service.

Takeout meals can be delivered outside the lodge kitchen making it possible to not even come to the lodge at all for those not comfortable doing so.

Day skiing is available to guests not staying at the resort. Protocols will be similar as last year, purchase pass online and parking in the far parking lot. Porta potties in far parking lot for bathroom. NO bathroom use in lodge and there are no lodge services available for day pass users. There is no ski rental available to day skiers. Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate safely and remain open. Ski rental for overnight guests is available and is mostly self serve. Directions in the ski rental shop.

We are continually monitoring our staff and of course, if there is  any remote sign of any symptoms we are asking staff to stay home and test. We are doing everything we can to operate safely in a community environment. There is no way we can control everything and everybody and have made the decision to be open and operate knowing there is risk among ourselves, the Maplelag family and staff that are here 6am to midnight, among many guest each day. Any of our visitors must understand and assume there are risks when being out in the public. We always tell people that are not comfortable coming to Maplelag during this pandemic, it is best to stay home. COVID is nothing we can control and have made the decision not to let it control us.

This page will be updated as we move through the season. As always, please reach out with any questions. Thank you and be well.

Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Very good riding conditions. We have been grooming multiple times the past week improving the conditions.

Grooming update: All the inner loop segments were groomed yesterday and the “InnerWest” loop groomed Sunday. The InnerWest loop, SukkerWest and Twin Lakes loop groomed for around 18km of riding options. Fat Bike trails have been groomed 9-11 times this season. We hope plan to start working on Bootleg loop today!

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.

Laying fresh cord on the fat bike trail! January 25th, 2022.
Groomer in action! January 25th, 2022.
Sunset ride on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Rolling on the skate trail, January 24th, 2022. The start of the main loop begins on skaters waltz trail. Look for white fat bit signs.
North Star singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 23rd, 2022. Snow is piling up!
Grooming on “Bjorp’s Singletrack” January 23rd, 2022.
Night grooming on the bridge section, Twin Lakes singletrack, January 23rd, 2022.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Excellent snow and ski conditions!! Temps warming today but wind still making it feel a bit cool. Tracks providing great action after the entire trail system groomed Monday, cold temps firming the tracks and skier traffic buffing out the surface crystals. Skate deck in fantastic shape ready for skiers!

Grooming update:The entire trail system groomed Monday the 24th, working in the 2-3″ of new snow that fell Sunday afternoon and evening. Grooming today on select trails.

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).

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: 0″

Snowfall past 7 days: 3″

Snowfall to date: 62″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-40″

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 at dusk, January 25th, 2022.
Crossing to the northern trails, January 25th, 2022.
Sukkebusk at dusk, January 25th, 2022.
Setting new track on Sap Run, January 24th, 2022.
Island Lake trail after fresh track set, January 24th, 2022.
Start of Island Lake and Wavy Gravy trails after fresh grooming, January 24th, 2022.
Skaters Waltz after fresh grooming, January 24th, 2022. Skating will be a bit slow until it warms up again Wednesday afternoon.
News

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Very good riding conditions. 18km of trail groomed Sunday afternoon/evening after 3-4″ since last grooming. Very light dusting of snow on top on select segments, but rider packed and no reason not to ride!

Grooming update: The inner loop, SukkerWest and Twin Lakes loop groomed for around 18km of riding options. Fat Bike trails have been groomed 9-11 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.

Sunset ride on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Rolling on the skate trail, January 24th, 2022. The start of the main loop begins on skaters waltz trail. Look for white fat bit signs.
North Star singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 23rd, 2022. Snow is piling up!
Grooming on “Bjorp’s Singletrack” January 23rd, 2022.
Night grooming on the bridge section, Twin Lakes singletrack, January 23rd, 2022.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Excellent snow and ski conditions!! Cooler temps in place today but sunshine and no wind making for an invigorating day on the trails. Tracks providing great action today after the entire trail system groomed yesterday and skier traffic buffing out the surface crystals.

Grooming update:The entire trail system groomed Monday the 24th, working in the 2-3″ of new snow that fell Sunday afternoon and evening.

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).

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: 0″

Snowfall past 7 days: 5″

Snowfall to date: 62″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-40″

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.

Setting new track on Sap Run, January 24th, 2022.
Island Lake trail after fresh track set, January 24th, 2022.
Start of Island Lake and Wavy Gravy trails after fresh grooming, January 24th, 2022.
Skaters Waltz after fresh grooming, January 24th, 2022. Skating will be a bit slow until it warms up again Wednesday afternoon.
Sap Run striding, January 23rd, 2022 before third round of weekend snow.
Brant cabin group ski! January 22nd, 2022.