Excellent ski conditions. Around 3″ of new snow on Sunday. Entire trail system groomed 1-3 times except Bullhead and Lucky’s Loype. These two trails recently groomed and skied in today nicely. New snow mixed in with frozen granulated snow underneath making for ideal skiing. Classic trail touch up grooming today on Twin Lakes and a few inner trails. Skate trails groomed late afternoon yesterday and set up perfect overnight.
Around 60km of trail groomed, 48km of trail tracked 15km groomed for skating. Around 4km with skier made track on the first part of Bullhead trail, sections of Lucky’s Loype, double green and Kristin’s Kutoff. Non AMA segments of Lucky’s groomed. Use caution on north end of Bullhead lake as rough. Lucky’s Loype rough in a few small areas.
Fat Bike trail on Twin Lakes Singletrack open and groomed multiple times already. Firm deck, great riding. Latest report: Fat Bike Report Please do not walk or snowshoe on fat bike trail.
Total snowfall this season at 35″ Snow depth in the woods 13-20″, compacted base where groomed 4-9″.
Day skiing is allowed for guests not staying at the resort by purchasing a trail pass. Pass can be purchased online. Midweek trail pass includes coffee and cookies Weekend trail pass does not include coffee and cookies.
Ski rental available at $15 per day. Snowshoes and fat bikes also available for rent. If not staying at the resort, it is best to contact us during busy times for availability. Lunch is also available for sale for day skiers during MIDWEEK only . Reservation is required.
Please no walking on the ski trails or fat bike trails. There is also snowshoeing available, on trails and anywhere not on the ski trails.
Grooming on Rootin Tootin, February 18th, 2018.Grooming on Roy’s Run, February 18th, 2018.Grooming on Twin Lakes, February 18th, 2018.Skate trail grooming. February 18th, 2018. All skate trails groomed multiple times today.Skiing through fresh powder on Skaters Waltz extension. February 18th, 2018.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 16th, 2018. Fantastic skating conditions!Robert and Maryann on Sukkebusk for morning ski. Groomed multiple times the past few days. February 16th, 2018.Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, February 15th, 2018.Renovating skate lane on North Loup. Groomed for skate and classic. Classic track solid with dusting of snow on top. February 15th, 2018.
Grouse tracks across North Loup. February 15th, 2018.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 15th, 2018.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 15th, 2018.Twin Lakes at dusk, February 14th, 2018. Trails held out great today after warm temps.Skaters Waltz at dusk, February 14th, 2018. Trails held out great today after warm temps.Weather graph from February 14th, 2018. We are constantly watching the numbers which help us determine the best time to groom. The key thing on this photo is the line that shows the air temp at 44 and dew point at 17.Skaters Waltz, February 13th, 2018.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 13th, 2018.Grooming on Single Green, February 13th, 2018.Rootin Tootin with dusting of new snow on top, February 13th, 2018.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk, February 13th, 2018.Rootin Tootin trail after fresh groomed, One way trail, no track set on right coming down hill for snow plowing. February 9th, 2018.Frosted tops on the high points. February 9th, 2018.Setting new track on Bootleg Extension of Bullhead Lake trail. February 9th, 2018.Bullhead lake trail before crossing the north end. Groomed February 9th, 2018.Suicide Hill after multiple groomings this week. Excellent condition. February 9th, 2018.Gliss on the skate deck. February 9th, 2018.Start of Lucky’s Loype with new track before coming around on Little Sugarbush. February 9th, 2018.Frosty morning at the start of Sap Run ski trail. February 8th, 2018. (Location of one of the cams)“Gliss” at the start of Sap Run. February 8th, 2018.Fresh track set today on Roy’s Run. February 8th, 2018,Fresh track set today on Roy’s Run. February 8th, 2018,North Loup groomed today, skate and classic. February 8th, 2018.North Loup groomed today, skate and classic. February 8th, 2018.Fresh track set today on Roy’s Run. February 8th, 2018,Gliss at end of Island Lake trail, February 8th, 2018.Mark and Shirley heading out for afternoon ski. Feburay 8th, 2018.Island Lake trail, February 7th, 2018.Fresh cut track on Island Lake trail, February 7th, 2018.Track set between Twin Lakes, part of Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails. February 7th, 2018.Fresh corduroy! February 7th, 2018.New inner loop grooming on Skaters Waltz extension, February 7th, 2018.Fresh cord on Skaters Waltz, February 7th, 2018.Grooming on North Loup. Track set and skate lane. Touch up grooming on the sides planned Thursday morning.Congrats Denny on Volunteer of the year for Section 8, February 6th, 2018. Well deserved for all the help you have done this winter to keep the trails and skiers in tip top shape!
Racing action for Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships, February 6th, 2018.Tracks on Mother North Star ready for the racers. February 5th, 2018.First passes on Skaters Waltz, February 5th, 2018. The middle will be groomed again this evening.Tracks on JibFly ready for racers tomorrow! February 5th, 2018.Grooming Suicide Hill, part of Section course, skiers will go down! February 5th, 2018.
Lucky’s Loype, February 5th, 2018.Friends from the north ready for a morning of skiing. February 5th, 2018. Even with the Section race tomorrow, there is still over 50km of trail to ski.
Excellent ski conditions. Dusting of snow overnight. 3-4″ fresh snow on Saturday. Grooming on select classic trails today including Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, Mother North Star, Sap Run, and Loon Return. Skate trail grooming on Single Green, Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Skaters Waltz Extension and North Loup. Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, Roy’s Run and Rootin Tootin on tap for grooming Thursday morning.
Powder on top of firm deck on North Loup skate lane and Skaters Waltz extension. Classic trails not groomed Saturday/Sunday have the new snow on top of firm deck and have been skied on and very nice skiing. The entire trail system will be re-groomed Wednesday-Friday.
Around 60km of trail groomed, 48km of trail tracked, 9km groomed for skating. Around 8km with skier made track on the first part of Bullhead trail, sections of Lucky’s Loype, double green and Kristin’s Kutoff. Non AMA segments of Lucky’s groomed. Use caution on north end of Bullhead lake as rough. Lucky’s Loype rough in sections with a few icy spots.
Fat Bike trail on Twin Lakes Singletrack open and groomed multiple times already. Groomed evening February 3rd. Firm deck, great riding. Latest report: Fat Bike Report Please do not walk on fat bike trail.
Total snowfall this season at 33″ Snow depth in the woods 13-24″, compacted base where groomed 4-9″.
Day skiing is allowed for guests not staying at the resort by purchasing a trail pass. Pass can be purchased online. Midweek trail pass includes coffee and cookies Weekend trail pass does not include coffee and cookies.
Ski rental available at $15 per day. Snowshoes and fat bikes also available for rent. If not staying at the resort, it is best to contact us during busy times for availability. Lunch is also available for sale for day skiers during MIDWEEK only . Reservation is required.
Please no walking on the ski trails or fat bike trails. There is also snowshoeing available, on trails and anywhere not on the ski trails.
Track set between Twin Lakes, part of Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails. February 7th, 2018.Fresh cut track on Island Lake trail, February 7th, 2018.Island Lake trail, February 7th, 2018.Grooming on North Loup. Track set and skate lane. Touch up grooming on the sides planned Thursday morning.Fresh cord on Skaters Waltz, February 7th, 2018.New inner loop grooming on Skaters Waltz extension, February 7th, 2018.Fresh corduroy! February 7th, 2018.Racing action for Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships, February 6th, 2018.
Congrats Denny on Volunteer of the year for Section 8, February 6th, 2018. Well deserved for all the help you have done this winter to keep the trails and skiers in tip top shape!Friends from the north ready for a morning of skiing. February 5th, 2018. Even with the Section race tomorrow, there is still over 50km of trail to ski.Lucky’s Loype, February 5th, 2018.
Grooming Suicide Hill, part of Section course, skiers will go down! February 5th, 2018.Tracks on JibFly ready for racers tomorrow! February 5th, 2018.First passes on Skaters Waltz, February 5th, 2018. The middle will be groomed again this evening.Tracks on Mother North Star ready for the racers. February 5th, 2018.Lucky’s Loype Saturday morning as snow was starting to fall. February 3rd, 2018.Powder skiing! February 3rd, 2018.
Moon dogs over Kohlepp slough during the evening groom, February 4th, 2018.Cutting new track on north side Bullhead Lake. February 2nd, 2018.Cutting new track on north side Bullhead Lake. February 2nd, 2018.
Deer activity galore off Bullhead lake trail on Bootleg extension. February 2nd, 2018.Tracks on Sukkerbusk ski trail in great shape. Solid and firm. Light coating of frost snow slowing down the glide. February 1st, 2018.Grooming Single green for skating. Part of Section course, February 1st, 2018. Open for skiing! Nice switchback like climb from bottom of Suicide Hill.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, January 31st, 2018.Bemidji HS Nordic ski team out for a day of training inspecting the section courses. January 31st, 2018.
Grooming on Single Green for skate skiing. January 29th, 2018.Great tracks and classic skiing on JibFly. Part of section classic course. January 29th, 2018.Members of the Detroit Lakes Bantam A team set for a late afternoon skate ski. January 29th, 2018.Heading out to the trails. January 29th, 2018.Grooming on Suicide Hill, January 29th, 2018.Cutting new track on JibFly at dusk, January 26th, 2018.Cutting new track on Sap Run in the morning, January 26th, 2018.Morning grooming on skate lane on North Loup. January 26th, 2018. Track resetting on tap for Saturday morning. One of the groomer’s choice for the weekend!Touching up the middle on Skaters Waltz Friday morning, January 26th, 2018. Fantastic skate ski conditions right now.Midweek guests deep in the woods on the snowshoe trail. January 25th, 2018.Frosty morning on Skaters Waltz, January 25th, 2018. High humidity and frost snow making for silky feeling skiing and great conditions.Skiing action from a great day for the North Star Conference ski meet. January 25th, 2018. Handful of photos below. More photos to be posted on Skinnyski later today.
Lee in between Twin Lakes which is part of Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails, January 23rd, 2018.Grooming out Suicide Hill, January 23rd, 2018. Suicide Hill has been groomed more than any other segment at Maplelag.Weekend HS Teams at the trail head Saturday morning, January 20th, 2018.Ready to hit the snowshoe trail! January 20th, 2018.Mound Park Academy skiers reading for a sunshiny afternoon. January 20th, 2018.Bloomington Nordic Ski Team skiers enjoying the pleasant temps and great conditions on Skaters Waltz at dusk, January 19th, 2018.Robert and Maryann Eliason enjoying the double track on Mother North Star after a morning ski around Twin Lakes. January 18th, 2018.Touching up the edge on Skaters Waltz, January 17th, 2018. Skate trails will be renovated in the evenings during the weekend.Last group to bushwhack on Bullhead before grooming today! January 17th, 2018.Bullhead lake trail before it crosses the north end after fresh grooming, January 17th, 2018. Heads up when the track disappears as the marsh area fast approaches.Setting track on north end of Bullhead Lake trail. January 17th, 2018. Great vistas of the lake along the north side!Using the new Skaters Waltz extension on the to round the northeast corner of “Roy’s Field”. January 16th, 2018.Skinny field on Sukkerbusk trail, January 16th, 2018.Striding on Twin Lakes, January 16th, 2018.Setting new track on Twin Lakes early morning January 16th, 2018.Snow “cones” forming around the forest floor. Indication of the recent dry fluffy snow settling. January 16th, 2018.Striding under the sun dog on Mother North Star trail. January 15th, 2018.Sap Run striding, January 15th, 2018.Morning groom on North Loup setting new double track. We will continue to keep North Loup double tracked through the week. January 15th, 2018.Members of the North Star Ski Touring club out on Sukkerbusk during the light snow today. January 14th, 2018. North Star club has been coming to Maplelag for 40 years straight!Gliding down one of the last hills of North Loup. Great double track skiing! January 13th, 2018.Striding on Roy’s Run. January 13th, 2018.First downhill on Roy’s Run, January 13th, 2018.Peder Arneson out for a sunset ski, January 12th, 2018.Setting second track on North Loup. Double tracked for the weekend. Groomers choice is left track first half, than right track second half. January 12th, 2018.Fresh track set on Roy’s Run. January 12th, 2018.Fresh wolf tracks on big pond near Roy’s Run. January 12th, 2018.Fresh grooming to the Coop cabin. January 12th, 2018. Ski right from you door from all the lodging units at Maplelag.New track on Island Lake trail. Wavy Gravy also set with new track to complete new grooming on all western trails. January 12th, 2018.Setting new track on Twin Lakes, January 12th, 2018.Kristina and Kristin finishing up a morning ski around Twin Lakes -14 air temp. “Skiing was great” January 12th, 2018.Ed out for a morning ski. -14 air temp! January 12th, 2018.Ski lessons with Anna! January 12th, 2018.Sundog over Twin Lakes trail. Photo by Maplelag guest Kris Miller, January 11th, 2018.Sundog as seen from Skaters Waltz extension trail. January 11th, 2018.Grooming past the Finish Log cabin. January 11th, 2018.Varsity skiers heading out to North Loup as part of the 8km classic race during the DL Invite. January 9th, 2017.Firm and fast deck on Skaters Waltz. January 6th, 2018.Start of Rochester Area Ski Club time trial. January 6th, 2018.Singletrack grooming through the skinny field, January 5th, 2018.
Two different courses will be used for both Freestyle and Classic.
Freestyle will be Skaters Waltz and include Suicide Hill.
Classic Course starts on Sap Run, takes right on Mother North Star, ski most of Mother North Star than left on Rootin Tootin for 50 feet to access JibFly, JibFly back to start opposite normal direction. Back on Mother North Star until Sukkerbusk. Return and finish on Sukkerbusk.
Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend the races. Spectators are not allowed to ski on the course during the race. Once the race has started, until the completion of the race, spectators are asked to remove their skis while they watch the race. Spectators are not allowed to walk on the groomed ski trails. Thank you.
Lunch will be provided for coaches, bus drivers and media personal and available for sale for spectators
Classic course will be held on Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes.
Skate Race will be held on Skaters Waltz (minus Kamikaze Hill segment)
All trails not used in the race will be open for skiing. All trails, including the course, will be open for skiing until 1:30pm. Please be aware of any course marking and not to disturb. Thank you. No lunch available for sale but complimentary coffee and cookies for parents, spectators, bus drivers, media personal etc.
2:00PM – Boys Varsity 7K Classic
2:30PM – Girls Varsity 7K Classic
3:00PM – Boys Junior Varsity 7K Classic – mass start
3:30PM – Girls Junior Varsity 7K Classic – mass start
4:00PM – Boys Junior High 4K Skate – mass start
4:30PM – Girls Junior High 4K skate – mass start
5:00PM – Awards –
All races will run on time.
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