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Ski Trail

Trail Report

Trails and lodge services closed until March 2nd. There is over a foot of base and should have some nice spring skiing in March. We will continue to maintain select trails until we close for good on the season March 16th. Any questions, please text Jay at 218-849-7669.

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Trail Report

Cooler temps in place today. Skiing will be a bit faster on the classic trails. Skaters Waltz and North Loup groomed last night for skating and will be great skiing all day today. Best classic trails to ski will be Sap Run, JibFly, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes.

Another beautiful day of spring like skiing Monday. Hard freeze with morning low down to 6 degrees. Trails faster in morning, softening with the sun mid day than freezing down again at dusk for faster skiing. Textbook spring skiing….the groomer’s favorite conditions of the season!

Trails and all lodge services will be open Monday and Tuesday of this week than closed Wednesday February 26th to Tuesday March 2nd.

Most recent grooming on the Fat bike loops February 17th. Great riding conditions in the morning.Click here for full report and more information.

Bootleg singletrack ski trail as it crosses the Bootleg singletrack fat bike trail! February 25th, 2020.
Bullhead lake trail approaching the north end, February 25th, 2020.
Skaters Waltz mid afternoon, great skate skiing all day. February 24th, 2020.

Grooming skate lane on North Loup at dusk, February 24th, 2020.
Grooming skate lane on Skaters Waltz, February 24th, 2020.
Great spring like skiing Sunday afternoon on Sap Run, February 23rd, 2020.
Sukkerbusk Sunday afternoon, February 23rd, 2020.
Striding on Sukkerbusk, February 23rd, 2020.
Sunset groom on Sukkerbusk, February 22nd, 2020. Grooming at transition from warm snow to freezing, pulling up dry snow in the process.
Twin Lakes grooming at dusk, February 22nd, 2020.
Skaters Waltz grooming at dusk, February 22nd, 2020.
Grooming under the solar lights on Sap Run, February 22nd, 2020.
Setting fresh track on Sukkebusk, February 20, 2020.
Bob and John ready to hit the trails, February 20, 2020.
Fresh grooming on non AMA segments of Lucky’s Loype, February 20th, 2020.
Setting new double track on Twin Lakes, February 19th, 2020.
Wavy Gravy trail, February 19th, 2020. Dusting of new snow on top of recent groom. Regroom planned on Thursday.
Start of Island lake trail, February 19th, 2020. Look for new eagles nest at the start (background in photo)
Structuring on Single Green skate trail, February 19th, 2020.
Sukkerbusk, February 19th, 2020. Resetting of tracks planned on February 20th, 2020.
Setting new track on Sap Run, February 17th, 2020. 3″ of new snow and ideal temps should make for fantastic skiing this week.
Late afternoon grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 17th, 2020. Skaters Groomed three times throughout the day.
Grooming skate loop on North Loup, February 17th, 2020. New track cut and skate lane groomed multiple times today. Deer like walking on this trail!
Afternoon skate ski, February 17th, 2020.
Busy weekend on the ice skating rink, February 16th, 2020.
Super fun skate skiing on the skate trails, February 16th, 2020.
Combing skate lane on North Loup, February 13th, 2020.
Sukkerbusk ski trail, February 13th, 2020. On tap for grooming Friday morning!
Renovating and combing Skaters Waltz, February 13th, 2020. Fantastic skate skiing conditions. Should be even better when the snow warms up a bit.
Cutting new track on Sap Run, February 13th, 2020.
Top of Kamikaze hill on Skaters Waltz, February 12th, 2020. A windy day but visibility across the lake was good all day. A few areas on ski area drifted over is all (in open areas)
Blustery day but nothing stopping our Canadian friends from hitting the trail, February 12th, 2020. Canada week at Maplelag!
Setting new track on North Loup, February 11th, 2020. Skate lane also groomed this morning. Great skiing for both!
Skaters Waltz in great condition, February 11th, 2020.
Setting new track on North Loup, February 11th, 2020. Skate lane also groomed this morning. Great skiing for both!
Enjoying the fresh set track on Mother North Star, February 11th, 2020.
All smiles on North Loup! February 11th, 2020.
Setting new double track on Mother North Star, February 11th, 2020.
Combing out Suicide Hill, February 11th, 2020.
Setting new track on Sap Run, February 11th, 2020.

89km of trail open. Around 50km of ski trail with tracks for classic skiing and 15km for skate. Around 5km no tracked/groomed for bushwhack skier made track skiing. 30km of trail designated for fat biking including the Twin Lakes and new Bootleg singletrack. Snowshoe trail has seen good use and also many areas to explore fresh powder. Check board in entry of lodge for latest reports.

Bullhead lake trail along the north end through the non groomed AMA segments skier made track. Bootleg extension ski trail groomed as well as the north end of Bullhead trail. This scenic trail is designated as adventure skiing. Also, please use caution if skiing Lucky’s Loype, in particular on the AMA segments.

Total snow depth in the woods 26-40″. Total snowfall on the season at 55″. Compacted base on trail 10-14″.

Most recent grooming on the Fat bike loops February 17th. Click here for full report and more information.

Day skiing available for skiers not staying at the resort. Purchase pass online.

Sledding hill is open with plenty of powder and ice skating rink is open and ready for skaters!

Ski rental available to day skiers (subject to availability.) Lunch and day skiing packages available midweek outside of the weekends and holiday seasons. There is no lodge or facility use (hot tub etc.) available for day use outside of the wax room and day skiing lounge room in lower level of lodge. Contact us for pricing, availability questions on the above items via email and we will be glad to help. [email protected] Thank you!

Ski Trail

Trail Report

Another cold day in place before looks to warm up. No wind and sunshine taking the edge off a brisk morning (-25 low at Maplelag). Wind yesterday drifted over the trail in a few open areas. We are grooming on select trails today, Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, Mother North Star and Skaters Waltz on tap for a refresh. 3″ of new snow Monday. Entire trail system was groomed Monday, total regroom planned on Thursday.

Most recent grooming on the Fat bike loops February 17th. Click here for full report and more information.

Setting new track on Sap Run, February 17th, 2020. 3″ of new snow and ideal temps should make for fantastic skiing this week.
Late afternoon grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 17th, 2020. Skaters Groomed three times throughout the day.
Grooming skate loop on North Loup, February 17th, 2020. New track cut and skate lane groomed multiple times today. Deer like walking on this trail!
Afternoon skate ski, February 17th, 2020.
Busy weekend on the ice skating rink, February 16th, 2020.
Super fun skate skiing on the skate trails, February 16th, 2020.
Combing skate lane on North Loup, February 13th, 2020.
Sukkerbusk ski trail, February 13th, 2020. On tap for grooming Friday morning!
Renovating and combing Skaters Waltz, February 13th, 2020. Fantastic skate skiing conditions. Should be even better when the snow warms up a bit.
Cutting new track on Sap Run, February 13th, 2020.
Top of Kamikaze hill on Skaters Waltz, February 12th, 2020. A windy day but visibility across the lake was good all day. A few areas on ski area drifted over is all (in open areas)
Blustery day but nothing stopping our Canadian friends from hitting the trail, February 12th, 2020. Canada week at Maplelag!
Setting new track on North Loup, February 11th, 2020. Skate lane also groomed this morning. Great skiing for both!
Skaters Waltz in great condition, February 11th, 2020.
Setting new track on North Loup, February 11th, 2020. Skate lane also groomed this morning. Great skiing for both!
Enjoying the fresh set track on Mother North Star, February 11th, 2020.
All smiles on North Loup! February 11th, 2020.
Setting new double track on Mother North Star, February 11th, 2020.
Combing out Suicide Hill, February 11th, 2020.
Setting new track on Sap Run, February 11th, 2020.

89km of trail open. Around 50km of ski trail with tracks for classic skiing and 15km for skate. Around 5km no tracked/groomed for bushwhack skier made track skiing. 30km of trail designated for fat biking including the Twin Lakes and new Bootleg singletrack. Snowshoe trail has seen good use and also many areas to explore fresh powder. Check board in entry of lodge for latest reports.

Bullhead lake trail along the north end through the non groomed AMA segments skier made track. Bootleg extension ski trail groomed as well as the north end of Bullhead trail. This scenic trail is designated as adventure skiing. Also, please use caution if skiing Lucky’s Loype, in particular on the AMA segments.

Total snow depth in the woods 26-40″. Total snowfall on the season at 55″. Compacted base on trail 10-14″.

Most recent grooming on the Fat bike loops February 17th. Click here for full report and more information.

Day skiing available for skiers not staying at the resort. Purchase pass online.

Sledding hill is open with plenty of powder and ice skating rink is open and ready for skaters!

Ski rental available to day skiers (subject to availability.) Lunch and day skiing packages available midweek outside of the weekends and holiday seasons. There is no lodge or facility use (hot tub etc.) available for day use outside of the wax room and day skiing lounge room in lower level of lodge. Contact us for pricing, availability questions on the above items via email and we will be glad to help. [email protected] Thank you!

Top of Lucky’s Loype after first climb with nice views on to Little Suguarbush. Fresh groomed on non AMA segments, February 10th, 2020.

News

Kamp Kace

Each winter, survivors ages 16-22 meet for a weekend of fun, friends, and cookies at the Maplelag resort in Callaway, MN. It’s here, at this unique location, that campers experience a much colder side of the outdoors. Supervised by KACE nurses and volunteers, the campers are encouraged to try ice skating, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and sledding. This year, as a special treat, our campers tried their hand at ice fishing as well. The best part of the outdoor activities is that the giant 30-person hot tub is waiting to warm you up.

It’s not all snow and cold though. Cozy couches, beautiful fireplaces, and unlimited homemade cookies encourage hours of conversation. During the retreat the campers all come together around a keynote speaker to discuss such topics as the affects of chemotherapy on your body, overcoming obstacles, life after cancer, and transitioning from being a “kid-with-cancer” into life as a healthy adult.

Meals are all served family style and the food is AMAZING. On the final night, Maplelag hosts a resort wide talent show and of course the Kamp KACE crew always has to perform a few camp songs.