All posts by Jay Richards

Bundled Up

January 23, 2013 Jay Richards

jan23-11 — Jack striding on Sukkerbusk at dusk, January 23rd, 2013.

It has been a run of cooler weather as of late but folks have been out on the trail, dressed proper and enjoying the good snow. We have been grooming daily on select trails keeping conditions fresh. Latest trail report on the trail report page.

Seasons, Skiing, Sports, Winter

Keep on Gliding

January 22, 2013 Jay Richards

mnsal — North Star Ski Club member Al Porter heading out on the snowshoe trail with John Christensen. Al is under doctor orders not to ski but keeping Al off the trails isn’t easy. His family built a custom ski walker so Al could keep on kicking and gliding, at 88 years young, to enjoy the beauty of the outdoor and winter! (photo provided by Cindy Porter, January 21st, 2013 while visiting Maplelag)

Fresh grooming on Tuesday including Bullhead lake trail for the first time. Latest trail report on the trail report page.

Skiing, Sports, Winter

Bootlegging

January 21, 2013 Jay Richards

jan21-1 — Scott Harrison striding on the skied in track on Bootleg extension of Bullhead lake trail, January 21st, 2013.

Cold day on the trails today but didn’t stop folks from hitting the tracks. Latest trail report on the trail report page.

Events, Maplelag

MLK Variety Show

January 20, 2013 Jay Richards

Combing out the new snow on North Loup — Another great MLK variety show with members of the Six Swedes performing the final act. January 20th, 2013.

Cooler temps on the move but trails busy with skiers. Latest trail report on the trail report page.

Ski Trail

Trail Report

January 20, 2013 Jay Richards

A nice day of skiing on the trails. After a early morning low of -18, temp warmed up near 0 with no wind and a sun cloud mix making for a great day of skiing. Early morning grooming on Twin Lakes, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Sap Run, Mother Hen and skate deck on Skaters Waltz.

Overall, 60 of 64km of the trail system has been groomed 1-4 times the past week. Around 15km groomed skate only and rest of the trails tracked for classic. Only trail not groomed is Bullhead but skiable throughout. The marsh crossings are rough and need a bit more snow to take grooming equipment through safely. (Check the board in the lobby for the latest tracking and updates). Yes, a few rough spots here and there and maybe a small icylike section but overall skiing is the best it has been all year. Remember, at Maplelag there is no windchill unless you are standing on the edge of Little Sugarbush ready to take the plunge!

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