Excellent conditions. Great weather and a recent dustings of snow making for very nice skiing. We are grooming the skate trails this morning and plan on touch up grooming daily this week on the entire trail system.
Great day for the Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships. Nice job to all the skiers and thanks to everyone who helped make it a great day. Results and Photos on skinnyski.com
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 50″. Compacted base on trail 10-14″.
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. Grooming under the moonlight, February 9th, 2020.Sun shining on Sukkerbusk! Tracks in great shape and skiing nicely, February 7th, 2020.Skaters Waltz Extension, February 7th, 2020.Fresh groomed skate deck, February 7th, 2020.Excellent fat biking conditions on the singletrack, February 7th, 2020.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk as it passes through the skinny field, February 6th, 2020.Setting new track on Rootin Tootin, February 6th, 2020.Sunshine and first tracks on a freshly groomed skate deck! February 5th, 2020.Jonell on JibFly! Tracks in great shape and skiing nice on Section course segments. February 5th, 2020.Racing action in Girls Pursuit, Section 8 Champs. February 4th, 2020.Nemeth brothers from Sartell/Cathredal batting for top spot, Section 8 Championships, February 4th, 2020.Girls Section 8 champion Abby Ishaug on JibFly, February 4th, 2020.Thanks Denny, Terry and Keith for your help on the courses! February 4th, 2020.Grooming on connector to western trails, February 3rd, 2020.Resetting new track on Twin Lakes, February 3rd, 2020.Island Lake trail, February 3rd, 2020. Track is in great shape but icy. Will be groomed on Thursday. Nature scene at Twin Lakes crossing, February 3rd, 2020.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk, February 3rd, 2020.Fat Bike trails in excellent condition, February 3rd, 2020.Evening grooming, February 2nd, 2020.Members of the Bemidji Nordic ski team training on section course, February 1st, 2020.Frosty grooming on Twin Lakes, January 30th, 2020.Lucky’s Loype, January 30th, 2020.Frosty skate skier, January 30th 2020.Fantastic skiing on JibFly, January 29th, 2020.Thanks Denny for all your help on the trails trimming brush! January 29th, 2020.Setting fresh tracks on Sukkerbusk, January 29th, 2020.Steve and Jennifer heading out for afternoon ski, January 29th, 2020. Be sure to stop and look at all the wildlife and nature scenes!Skaters Waltz skiing nicely, January 29th, 2020.North Loup remains groomed for both skate and classic, excellent conditions for both! January 29th, 2020.All smiles on the double track, January 27th, 2020.Ella and Lily on Suicide Hill repeats! January 27th, 2020.Bootleg extension of Bullhead lake trail some of the best skiing in years! January 27th, 2020.Frosty scene between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy trail, January 27th, 2020.Bushwhacking on Bullhead lake trail on non groomed AMA segment, January 27th, 2020. Nice skier made track. Watch for uneven areas on non groomed areas, use extra caution! MPLS Washburn skiers ready to hit the trails, January 24th, 2020.Group of skiers heading down Poki Loki trail, January 24th, 2020.Night grooming, January 23rd, 2020.Beautiful skiing on JibFly ski trail, January 22nd, 2020.Skaters Waltz, January 22nd, 2020.Resetting tracks on Twin Lakes, January 21st, 2020. Resetting tracks on Poki Loki at start of new Mother Hen, January 21st, 2020.Twin Lakes ski trail before another grooming pass, January 19th, 2020. Groomer’s Choice!Lucky’s Loype, before grooming new snow, January 16th, 2020.Grooming through the pines on Lucky’s Loype singletrack classic trail, January 16th, 2020.Grooming on Twin Lakes trail, January 15th, 2020.Skaters Waltz, January 15th, 2020.North end of Bullhead lake, January 15th, 2020. Packing before tracking!Morning grooming on Sukkerbusk before clearing later in day, January 15th, 2020.Afternoon sun filtering through the snow covered branches. January 14th, 2020.Setting fresh tracks on Sap Run, January 14th, 2020. New snow mixed with the existing base and ideal temps making for top notch classic skiing. Fresh grooming at the Switchyard trailhead, January 14th, 2020.Trail access from the Brant cabin, January 14th, 2020.Excellent classic skiing on Sukkerbusk and throughout most of the trail system, January 11th, 2020.First time skiers! January 11th, 2020.Setting new track after renovating on Twin Lakes, January 10th, 2020.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, January 10th, 2020.Setting new track on JibFly, January 10th, 2020.
Great skiing! Classic skiing some of the best of the year. Deep base of snow and conditions are holding out very well. We have been grooming daily since middle of December. Bit more debris on the singletrack trails with recent wind otherwise good skiing. No ice or crust.
80km 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. 13km of trail designated for fat biking including the Twin Lakes 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 with the Bootleg extension now open and groomed. A few rough spots on the non groomed AMA segments and the north crossing. This scenic trail is designated as adventure skiing, and recommended to not use “race skis”. Please use caution if skiing Lucky’s Loype. Will be groomed again before the weekend. Check board in lodge for latest information.
Total snow depth in the woods 18-30″. Total snowfall on the season at 34″.
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!
Excellent classic skiing on Sukkerbusk and throughout most of the trail system, January 11th, 2020.First time skiers! January 11th, 2020.Setting new track after renovating on Twin Lakes, January 10th, 2020.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, January 10th, 2020.Setting new track on JibFly, January 10th, 2020.End of Bullhead lake trail, January 10th, 2020. Dusting of new snow, scattered drifted spots and organic matter on singletrack classic trails. Overall good skiing on these trails. Start of Boys Varsity, DL Invite, January 9th, 2020.Racing down Suicide Hill! January 9th, 2020.Start of Girls Varsity, January 9th, 2020.Girls Varsity, Kamikaze Hill, January 9th, 2020.Thanks to Denny and Knut and everyone who helped out with the race! January 9th, 2020.Roy’s Run freshly groomed, January 7th, 2020.Renovating and resetting track on Twin Lakes trail, January 6th, 2020.Skate trail grooming, January 6th, 2020.Twin Lakes crossing, January 6th, 2020.Island Lake trail, January 6th, 2020.Trailhead at the Switchyard, January 6th, 2020.Striding on return from Twin Lakes, January 4th, 2020.Roy’s Run, January 4th, 2020.Twin Lakes crossing, January 4th, 2020.Sunset over Wavy Gravy trail, January 4th, 2020.Grooming on north side of Bullhead Lake, January 4th, 2020. First half of Bullhead lake trail is not groomed. Skier made track until the halfway point than groomed rest of way including Bootleg extension. Fun adventure combination ski! Just Ski!Fantastic skate ski conditions, January 3rd, 2020.Hopkins Nordic Ski Team working on drills, January 3rd, 2020.Porcupine on Bootleg extension. Porcupines also spotted on Roy’s Run and Island Lake just past Henning’s Bru. January 3rd, 2020.Peder heading out to the western trails, January 1st, 2020.Setting new track on Twin Lakes on Charlie Beck conditions, January 1st, 2020.Afternoon skate on the ice rink, January 1st, 2020.North Loup, December 31st, 2019.Skaters Waltz, December 31st, 2019.Lucky’s Loype, December 31st, 2019.North Loup, December 31st, 2019.Beautiful bluebird day, December 31st, 2019.Setting track on Roy’s Run, December 30th, 2019.Rootin Tootin, December 30th, 2019.North end Bullhead, December 30th, 2019. Watch for slushy spots on marsh area. Skiable throughout.Trail head, December 30th, 2019.Second pass on Sukkerbusk, December 29th, 2019. Four passes today keeping on top of the snowfall!Setting track on Twin Lakes, didn’t take long for the tracks to get covered! Just Ski! Members of the Minnetonka Nordic Ski team enjoying the fresh snow, December 29th, 2019.Snowy scene at the rustic log cabins, December 29th, 2019.Snow covered cars in the parking lot! December 29th, 2019. Maplelag driveway and parking lot has been cleared. Everyone has made it in and out after some pushing and shoveling!Members of the Mesabi East Nordic team enjoying the fresh snow, December 29th, 2019.Packing, rolling and combing on Skaters Waltz, December 29th, 2019.Setting new singletrack on Bullhead Bootleg, December 28th, 2019.Minneapolis SW skiers enjoying fresh snow on Lucky’s Loype, December 28th, 2019.Sunrise on the singletrack, fresh grooming on Island Lake trail, December 27th, 2019.Beautiful sunrise at the Twin Lakes crossing, December 27th, 2019.Tamarack stand in between Twin Lakes, December 27th, 2019.First time skiers from Atlanta enjoying fresh snow! December 26th, 2019.North Loup freshly groomed today, new snow skied in on recent grooming on Roy’s Run, December 26th, 2019.Grooming on Skaters Waltz extension, December 26th, 2019.Fresh snow fresh grooming! December 26th, 2019.Setting track on Sukkerbusk, December 26th, 2019.Early morning grooming new snow, December 26th, 2019.
Gjetost cheese from Norway one of the many items found on the Scandinavian Smorgasbord, served Sunday mornings at Maplelag during the Fall and Winter.
“Smorg” is a long time tradition of Maplelag featuring the Norwegian wedding cake kransekake, home made bread and muffins, fresh fruits, imported block cheeses and other Scandinavian traditional favorites. Served every Sunday during the winter season.
All meals are home cooked, prepared from scratch. We use only fresh and as many local ingredients as possible, and serve the meals family style. We are able to accommodate all dietary needs with advance notice. Food is something we take very serious at Maplelag! Click here for our dietary and food statement.
One of the longest running HS Nordic ski races in the country featuring a continuous pursuit for varsity on Skaters Waltz for skate and Sap Run and Mother North Star for classic. The skate course will be the same as the Section course, utilizing Suicide Hill by going down than up on Single Green. JV classic on Varsity classic course and JR race on modified Skaters Waltz. Trails used for racing will be closed Wednesday afternoon for grooming and on race day. All other 55km of trail open for day skiers.
Lunch will be available for sale for spectators, provided for bus drivers, coaches and media personnel. All sales proceed the Maplelag High School Skiing scholarship program.
**The race will be a continuous pursuit, starting with classic style and a quick 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 in the ski transition area before they will be allowed to continue the next leg of the race.
Each leg of the race will be roughly 4.5 km in length.
***Varsity skiers will ski the pursuit format (limit 10 per school) Wave Start depending on numbers
***Jr. Varsity skiers will ski only a Classic race. Mass Start
***Jr. High skiers will ski a Skate race. Mass Start
Deb’s fresh home made bread with a spread of Hope Creamery butter and locally harvested honey.
Maplelag makes it’s own bread from scratch which is for sale on select days. All our butter comes from Hope Creamery and the honey is locally harvested.
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