All posts by Jay Richards

News

Antique Ski Poles

July 1, 2011 Jay Richards

pole4 — Tips of a pair of antique ski poles recently acquired for the collection of wood skis at Maplelag.

The poles were manufactured by the old Telmark Co. in Duluth. Few photos posted on the Wooden Ski site along with information about wood skis.

Summer

Wood for the Winter

June 29, 2011 Jay Richards

wood-1 — A load of split wood ready to haul to the old sauna. Most of the wood split comes from trees cleared from the ski trails.

Even in summer, we are always thinking about the winter! Latest trail report.

Biking, Sports

Laddies Loppet-Mountain Bike Stage Race Weekend

June 27, 2011 Jay Richards

Short track racing action in the Kids Comp class. Short track one of the most exciting races on the weekend during the Loppet weekend. Don't miss it! (skinnyski.com photo)

Registration for the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series We still have a few rooms open for lodging for this weekend.

More information on this years Laddies Loppet on the event page. Last years coverage from Saturday. Coverage from Sunday.

Winter

Ready to Ski!

June 16, 2011 Jay Richards

Eliason, Reede and Halgren couples ready for a great day of skiing, January 26th, 2011

Thanks to everyone who has made reservations for the winter the past few weeks. Never a bad time to think about winter!

News

Corner of Signs

June 8, 2011 Jay Richards

june8-1 — Corner in basement of lodge with variety of signs, part of the collection of hundreds hanging on the walls throughout.

After a couple days of extremely warm summer-like weather, the temp has cooled down to the lower 50’s making it feel more like early Fall. Latest trail report on the trail report page.

Maplelag Resort