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Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open for skiing and fat biking. No new snow overnight allowed for textbook spring conditions to occur today and beautiful late season skiing. Reports from folks on the trail were good. This morning we groomed all the classic tracks to take off the icy edge. Trails softened in the afternoon then glazed over again at sunset. This evening we groomed Sap Run and Sukkerbusk setting new track and also renovated and combed out Skaters Waltz. Sunday skiing will be faster in the morning before warming softens the deck in the afternoon.

We have been grooming daily on 25km of trail. 10km skate, 15km classic. This time of year be prepared for changing conditions, especially on the south facing slopes if sunny and unexpected icy/crusty spots.

Grooming plans: We will continue grooming on 25km of trail, touching up as needed until at least the first weekend of April. We will plan to be open Easter week and weekend, weather permitting but with the base we have, we are confident spring conditions will persist through the middle of March. 

Trails groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, Twin Lakes and the side of North Loup.

Trails to be groomed for skate include Skaters Waltz and North Loup. 

As we transition to spring skiing be aware of possible variable conditions mid day if sunny or temps near or above freezing this time of year. Waxing can make for much better ski experience, even if you have no wax skis the fish scale zone will work much better if a paste wax is applied to this area to keep the dry base from attracting the moisture in the snow and icing or sticking on the bottom.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Wovlves, eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open!  

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 79″. Compacted base on trail 9-14″.  

There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. 

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page)

Late afternoon skiing on North Loup, April 1st, 2023. Track reset in the morning. Will be crusty in the morning than softening later. Pick your preference and just ski!
Sunset grooming on Sukkerbusk, April 1st, 2023.
Birch mushrooms, April 1st, 2023.
Sunset grooming on Skaters Waltz, April 1st, 2023. Early skating best on Skaters then North Loup will be good for softer skiing afternoon.
Resetting track on JibFly, April 1st, 2023.
Resetting track on Twin Lakes, April 1st, 2023.
Late afternoon striding on Sukkerbusk, March 31st, 2023.
Skating through the Switchyard, March 31st, 2023.
Fantastic skating on Skaters Waltz for March 31st, 2023.
Combing out Skaters Waltz, March 30th, 2023.
Grooming from Bullhead lake, March 30th, 2023. Take the big hill straight down! 
Combing out the skate lane on North Loup, March 30th, 2023.
Cutting fresh ski tracks on Twin lakes ski trail, March 29th, 2023.
….and fresh tracks on Twin Lakes! March 29th, 2023. Tracks went across both lakes, north to the woods and to sloughs to the north. 
Dr. Bob getting first crack on the fresh corduroy, March 28th, 2023.
Monday skiers, March 27th, 2023. Great seeing first timers to Maplelag enjoying the late season skiing.
Sunshine and miles for late season skiing! March 25th, 2023.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Fat bike trail is open. Wednesday we groomed the entire InnerWest loop. Should be great riding in the morning Friday and looks good for nice riding in the mornings on the weekend. Snow looks to stay south of us and with a hard freeze tonight, should be really nice riding Saturday morning. Use caution lakeside of Twin Lakes otherwise very good riding.

The InnerWest loop consists of select inner singletrack segments, SukkerWest singletrack and the Twin Lakes singletrack loop. Total distance on this loop is around 17km. The start is just south of the main parking lot. Look for the FatLagChilada signs and follow to ride the loop. Other riding options include the SukkerWest loop and the Twin Lakes loop.

Great riding Friday until mid day, March 31st, 2023. Saturday should be good most of the day but best to get out before noon for best conditions.
Silky smooth singletrack! March 31st, 2023.
Fat bike trail after fresh grooming, March 30th, 2023.
Saturday morning riders, March 25th, 2023.
Last downhill on Twin Lakes singletrack, March 25th, 2023. Use caution descending, stay off the front brake!
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open for skiing and fat biking. A great day of skiing. Very light dusting of snow overnight. No new snow today or evening as of 9pm. A little bit of wind bringing down scattered organic forest matter but otherwise great late season conditions. With no new snow today, we will be grooming in the morning Saturday bringing up drier snow. We groomed on side of the double track on Sap Run late afternoon but determined be better to groom in the morning on Saturday since no new snow. Bottom line should be great skiing on the weekend! Springlike conditions on a big base. No rain today.

Good seeing everyone out enjoying the special late season conditions! Thanks to the Twin Cities skiers that have trekked north.

We have been grooming daily on 25km of trail. 10km skate, 15km classic. This time of year be prepared for changing conditions, especially on the south facing slopes if sunny and unexpected icy/crusty spots.

Grooming plans: We will continue grooming on 25km of trail, touching up as needed until at least the first weekend of April. We will plan to be open Easter week and weekend, weather permitting but with the base we have, we are confident spring conditions will persist through the middle of March. 

Trails groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, Twin Lakes and the side of North Loup.

Trails to be groomed for skate include Skaters Waltz and North Loup. 

As we transition to spring skiing be aware of possible variable conditions mid day if sunny or temps near or above freezing this time of year. Waxing can make for much better ski experience, even if you have no wax skis the fish scale zone will work much better if a paste wax is applied to this area to keep the dry base from attracting the moisture in the snow and icing or sticking on the bottom.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Wovlves, eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open!  

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 78″. Compacted base on trail 9-14″.  

There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. 

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page)

Late afternoon striding on Sukkerbusk, March 31st, 2023.
Skating through the Switchyard, March 31st, 2023.
Fantastic skating on Skaters Waltz for March 31st, 2023.
Combing out Skaters Waltz, March 30th, 2023.
Grooming from Bullhead lake, March 30th, 2023. Take the big hill straight down! 
Combing out the skate lane on North Loup, March 30th, 2023.
Cutting fresh ski tracks on Twin lakes ski trail, March 29th, 2023.
….and fresh tracks on Twin Lakes! March 29th, 2023. Tracks went across both lakes, north to the woods and to sloughs to the north. 
Dr. Bob getting first crack on the fresh corduroy, March 28th, 2023.
Monday skiers, March 27th, 2023. Great seeing first timers to Maplelag enjoying the late season skiing.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Fat bike trail is open. Wednesday we groomed the entire InnerWest loop. Should be great riding on Thursday and Friday and looks good for nice riding in the mornings on the weekend. Use caution lakeside of Twin Lakes otherwise very good riding.

The InnerWest loop consists of select inner singletrack segments, SukkerWest singletrack and the Twin Lakes singletrack loop. Total distance on this loop is around 17km. The start is just south of the main parking lot. Look for the FatLagChilada signs and follow to ride the loop. Other riding options include the SukkerWest loop and the Twin Lakes loop.

Fat bike trail after fresh grooming, March 30th, 2023.
Saturday morning riders, March 25th, 2023.
Last downhill on Twin Lakes singletrack, March 25th, 2023. Use caution descending, stay off the front brake!
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open for skiing and fat biking. We have been grooming daily this week on 25km of trail. We were back out this morning touching up the skate trails and resetting track on a few classic trails. Incredible conditions for late March. The past few days have been mid winter skiing but with March sunshine and longer days….a special end of season.

Another quick hitting system Tuesday morning with 2-3″ of new snow. With cold and dry conditions, mid winter skiing in place. Good seeing everyone out enjoying the special late season conditions! Thanks to the Twin Cities skiers that have trekked north.

25km of trail open and groomed. 10km skate, 15km classic. This time of year be prepared for changing conditions, especially on the south facing slopes if sunny and unexpected icy/crusty spots.

Grooming plans: We will continue grooming on 25km of trail, touching up as needed until at least the first weekend of April. We will plan to be open Easter week and weekend, weather permitting but with the base we have, we are confident spring conditions will persist through the middle of March.

Trails groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, Twin Lakes and the side of North Loup.

Trails to be groomed for skate include Skaters Waltz and North Loup. 

As we transition to spring skiing be aware of possible variable conditions mid day if sunny or temps near or above freezing this time of year. Waxing can make for much better ski experience, even if you have no wax skis the fish scale zone will work much better if a paste wax is applied to this area to keep the dry base from attracting the moisture in the snow and icing or sticking on the bottom.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Wovlves, eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open!  

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 78″. Compacted base on trail 9-14″.  

There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. 

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page)

Combing out Skaters Waltz, March 30th, 2023.
Grooming from Bullhead lake, March 30th, 2023. Take the big hill straight down!
Cutting new track on Sukkerbusk late afternoon, March 30th, 2023.
Combing out the skate lane on North Loup, March 30th, 2023.
Cutting fresh ski tracks on Twin lakes ski trail, March 29th, 2023.
….and fresh tracks on Twin Lakes! March 29th, 2023. Tracks went across both lakes, north to the woods and to sloughs to the north. 
Dr. Bob getting first crack on the fresh corduroy, March 28th, 2023.
Setting double track on Sukerbusk, March 28th, 2023.
Skaters grooming, March 28th, 2023.
North Loup continues to be groomed for both skate and classic, March 28th, 2023. Skate lane will be widened on the 29th. 
Monday skiers, March 27th, 2023. Great seeing first timers to Maplelag enjoying the late season skiing.