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Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Just under an inch of new snow today. We are grooming 20-25km of trail at the moment for end of season skiing. We groomed these trails today and will groom the same trails again on Friday. With subfreezing temps should be a very good to excellent mid winter like weekend of skiing.

Please park across from the Brant for parking. We have not plowed out the far lot after the most recent snow.

Trails to be 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. North Loup will be groomed skate starting next week.  Since temps look favorable for continued good classic skiing through the weekend, we will continue grooming North Loup classic only.

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. 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 72″. 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) 

Fat Bike Trail Report

The InnerWest loop is now fully opened and groomed. Total distance on this loop is around 17km. Very good to excellent riding conditions. We have been grooming in the afternoons this week when the snow has softened to better pack the snow. The InnerWest loop consists of select inner singletrack segments, SukkerWest singletrack and the Twin Lakes singletrack loop, 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, March 16th, 2023. Solid base with very thin dusting on top.
Rolling through Twin Lakes singletrack, March 15th, 2023.
Deep snow and base on the trail! March 15th, 2023.
Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, March 13th, 2023.

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. All the classic trails we have been grooming this week had a fresh reset late afternoon Tuesday. Should be real nice skiing on Wednesday. Best skiing will be before noon. Skaters Waltz has seasoned, set up and skiing very well for skating. Total snowfall over the weekend around a foot. We are grooming 20-25km of trail at the moment for end of season skiing.

Please park across from the Brant for parking. We have not plowed out the far lot after the most recent snow.

Trails to be 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. North Loup will be groomed skate starting next week.  Since temps look favorable for continued good classic skiing through the weekend, we will continue grooming North Loup classic only.

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. 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 72″. 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) 

Track resetting on Twin Lakes, March 14th, 2023.
Downhill to Twin Lakes, March 14th, 2023.
Cutting new track on North Loup, March 14th, 2023.
Sunset ski on Twin Lakes, March 13th, 2023.
Pisten Bully grooming on JibFly, March 13th, 2023.
Setting new track on Twin Lakes, March 13th, 2023.
Pisten Bully grooming on Skaters Waltz, March 13th, 2023.
Fresh tracks on JibFly, March 13th, 2023.
Monday skiers! March 13th, 2023.
Setting new track on North Loup, March 13th, 2023.
Pulling and plowing snow on Skaters Waltz, March 13th, 2023.
Working the snow on Sukkerbusk, March 12th, 2023.
Setting track on Sukkerbusk, March 12th, 2023.
Excellent late season skiing, March 12th, 2023.

Fat Bike Trail Report

Twin Lakes singletrack is now open for riding after grooming the past two days. Best to get out before noon today. We hope to groom out and the inner singletrack by the weekend. With the snow we have on top of the existing rock base, we could have good riding the next month or so provided it freezes down at night. The InnerWest loop consists of select inner singletrack segments, SukkerWest singletrack and the Twin Lakes singletrack loop, 

Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, March 13th, 2023.

Fat Bike Trail Report

Twin Lakes singletrack is now open for riding after grooming today. Should set up tonight and be rideable Wednesday morning. Best to get out before noon. We hope to groom out and the inner singletrack by the weekend. With the snow we have on top of the existing rock base, we could have good riding the next month or so provided it freezes down at night. The InnerWest loop consists of select inner singletrack segments, SukkerWest singletrack and the Twin Lakes singletrack loop, 

Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, March 13th, 2023.