Spring conditions! Some of the best riding there is! Entire FatLagChilada now open and groomed. Bullhead Bootleg groomed today, might be a few soft spots on that loop but overall good to very good conditions. With possible warmer weather in the afternoons this weekend, please ride in the mornings to preserve the integrity of the deck and have a better riding experience! Thank you!
The entire FatLagChilada loop consists of Skaters Waltz starting to the right, the main singletrack loops Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest. We also have groomed select segments in between to make the “FatLagChilada” loop. The above loops can be ridden separately. To access the inner loops, go to the start of Skaters Waltz and veer right. There are orange signs from that point and at key intersections where to turn to make the full loop. Please only ride on the designated areas for fat biking.
The Maplelag driveway is a good feeder to access Sukkerwest, Bjorps across from Sukkerwest which leads into North Star and crosses the road again to Twin Lakes.
With the hardpack conditions on the ski trails, the skate loops Skaters Waltz, the extension loops and North Loup are open for riding making for around 35km of groomed riding options.
North Star extension singletrack, February 10th, 2023. Mostly firm with velcro surface. Might be a little sugary underneath. Twin Lakes singletrack is rock solid, fantastic riding. February 10th, 2023.Saturday riders, February 4th, 2023.Night groom on the inner singletrack, February 4th, 2023.Moonlight grooming, February 4th, 2023.Bullhead Bootleg loop, February 3rd, 2023. Slower riding, tough going on the drifted areas. Best riding to the west. We will groom out Bootleg next week. Twin Lakes singletrack lakeside, February 1st, 2023.
Trails are open. Great day of skiing Saturday. Pretty much textbook “spring ski conditions” with faster skiing in the morning that softening just enough mid afternoon on the sun kissed areas before glazing over again. Doesn’t look to be quite as warm on Sunday so trails will remain a bit faster all day but still some great skiing to be had. The snow and grooming holding out great. Saturday evening we groomed Skaters Waltz, Sap Run and touched up the more used areas on Sukkerbusk.
We groomed on the entire trail system Thursday and Friday, renovating and tenderizing the snow. Trails are skiing well considering the melt freeze cycle.. Always use a little extra caution on the hills and be aware of shaded areas and sun exposed areas for changing conditions.
A fantastic two days for the Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships. Incredible weather and racing. Thanks for all those that helped make it a great two days and to all the skiers competing hard. Photos and results posted on Skinnyski.com
A few areas with scattered organic forest matter otherwise very nice skiing conditions.
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!
Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.
Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic.
Total snowfall this season at 45″. Compacted base on trail 6-11″.
Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253
The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.
Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you.
Late afternoon ski on JibFly, February 11th, 2023. Snow and grooming holding out great on JibFly. Outside of the sun touched areas, really nice skiing. Great tracks on the protected areas, JibFly, February 11th, 2023.Resetting track on Sap Run at dusk, February 11th, 2023.Touching up the big hill, February 11th, 2023. Cutting new track in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails, February 10th, 2023.Cutting new track on Loon Return, February 10th, 2023. Fat bike path on the left!Eagle nest at end of Twin Lake/start of Island Lake trail is active! Little nest near Wavy Gravy trail….not active! Cutting new track on Island Lake trail, February 10th, 2023. Renovating and resetting track on Roy’s Run, February 10th, 2023. Roy’s groomed out nice and should be very good skiing on the weekend, especially Saturday morning. Cutting new track on North Loup, February 10th, 2023. Both skate lane and classic track will provide nice skiing this weekend. Cutting new track on JibFly, February 10th, 2023. Took a few extra passes on JiBfly with section course using this trail but after multiple grooming passes should be nice skiing for the weekend. Big hill down to Bullhead Lake after grooming today, February 9th, 2023. All skate trails renovated and combed today. Renovating snow on Sukkerbusk, February 9th, 2023.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk, February 9th, 2023.Ginzu renovating snow on Sap Run, February 9th, 2023.Lining up the races, Secion 8 Nordic Ski Championships, February 8th, 2023.Section 8 Girls Championship race.Boys start Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships. Boys Section 8 Nordic Ski Chanmpionsip race.Beautiful day for Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships Day 1, February 7th, 2023.Mary Skis! Mary completing goal to ski at the age of 80! February 5th, 2023.
Trails are open. We groomed on the entire trail system today, renovating and tenderizing the snow. Trails groomed are skiing very nice considering the melt freeze and reports from skiers today have been “better than expected” Still some hardpack/icy areas to watch out for but should be a great weekend of skiing. Looks like a early taste of “spring skiing” coming up which means tracks and deck could be fast and icy like in the morning than softening in the afternoon with sun and temps in the mid 30’s. These conditions can be some of the best of the year if timed properly. Always use a little extra caution on the hills and be aware of shaded areas and sun exposed areas for changing conditions.
A fantastic two days for the Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships. Incredible weather and racing. Thanks for all those that helped make it a great two days and to all the skiers competing hard. Photos and results posted on Skinnyski.com
A few areas with scattered organic forest matter otherwise very nice skiing conditions.
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!
Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.
Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic.
Total snowfall this season at 45″. Compacted base on trail 6-11″.
Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253
There are now services available Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms. No lodging or meal service. The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.
Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you.
Cutting new track in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails, February 10th, 2023.Cutting new track on Loon Return, February 10th, 2023. Fat bike path on the left!Eagle nest at end of Twin Lake/start of Island Lake trail is active! Little nest near Wavy Gravy trail….not active! Cutting new track on Island Lake trail, February 10th, 2023. Renovating and resetting track on Roy’s Run, February 10th, 2023. Roy’s groomed out nice and should be very good skiing on the weekend, especially Saturday morning. Cutting new track on North Loup, February 10th, 2023. Both skate lane and classic track will provide nice skiing this weekend. Cutting new track on JibFly, February 10th, 2023. Took a few extra passes on JiBfly with section course using this trail but after multiple grooming passes should be nice skiing for the weekend. Big hill down to Bullhead Lake after grooming today, February 9th, 2023. All skate trails renovated and combed today. Renovating snow on Sukkerbusk, February 9th, 2023.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk, February 9th, 2023.Ginzu renovating snow on Sap Run, February 9th, 2023.Lining up the races, Secion 8 Nordic Ski Championships, February 8th, 2023.Section 8 Girls Championship race.Boys start Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships. Boys Section 8 Nordic Ski Chanmpionsip race.Beautiful day for Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships Day 1, February 7th, 2023.Mary Skis! Mary completing goal to ski at the age of 80! February 5th, 2023.
Trails are open. Tracks and the deck are a bit hardpacked with some icy spots after freezing down from yesterday’s warm weather. Trails groomed/renovated/conditioned today providing some nice skiing. We will be grooming the next few days to have the best conditions possible for the weekend. Looks like a early taste of spring skiing coming up which means tracks and deck will be fast and icy like in the morning than softening in the afternoon with sun and temps in the mid 30’s. These conditions can be some of the best of the year if timed properly. Always use a little extra caution on the hills!
A fantastic two days for the Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships. Incredible weather and racing. Thanks for all those that helped make it a great two days and to all the skiers competing hard. Photos and results posted on Skinnyski.com
A few areas with scattered organic forest matter otherwise very nice skiing conditions.
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!
Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.
Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic.
Total snowfall this season at 45″. Compacted base on trail 6-11″.
Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253
There are now services available Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms. No lodging or meal service. The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.
Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you.
Big hill down to Bullhead Lake after grooming today, February 9th, 2023. All skate trails renovated and combed today. Renovating snow on Sukkerbusk, February 9th, 2023.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk, February 9th, 2023.Ginzu renovating snow on Sap Run, February 9th, 2023.Lining up the races, Secion 8 Nordic Ski Championships, February 8th, 2023.Section 8 Girls Championship race.Boys start Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships. Boys Section 8 Nordic Ski Chanmpionsip race.Beautiful day for Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships Day 1, February 7th, 2023.Mary Skis! Mary completing goal to ski at the age of 80! February 5th, 2023.
Trails are open. Great day on tap for day two of of the Section Races on the inner trails. Other trails will be open (Recommended to ski western or northern part of trail system) Please note parking may be limited for day skiers.
A few areas with scattered organic forest matter otherwise very nice skiing conditions.
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!
Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.
Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic.
Total snowfall this season at 45″. Compacted base on trail 6-11″.
Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253
There are now services available Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms. No lodging or meal service. The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.
Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you.
Beautiful day for Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships Day 1, February 7th, 2023.Setting track for Wednesday courses, February 7th, 2023.Mary Skis! Mary completing goal to ski at the age of 80! February 5th, 2023.Sunny Saturday striding, February 4th, 2023.Moon rise over Bullhead Lake, February 4th, 2023.
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