Fat Bike trails are snow covered. 2 feet of snow last week. More snow falling Monday and Wednesday. We are planning on more grooming this week on the entire FatLagChilada loop to improve the soft riding conditions. Realistically, we probably won’t have good riding until after Christmas.
The 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 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.
Bullhead lake is frozen for access across the lake. There is around 5-6″ of ice and folks have been riding across the lake. If not comfortable crossing the lake, use the normal access by taking Goat Ranch road to county 34 than access from highway. Otherwise use Skaters Waltz to access Bullhead lake following the signs. Assume all risk.
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 30km of groomed riding options.
Beautiful winter day! Cooler weather in place but with sunshine, no wind and fresh snow. nice day to be on the trails skiing! 4-5″ of super fluff snow falling on Monday adding to the snow globe conditions thanks to nearly 2 feet of damp snow last week that remains flocked on the trees. Currently 40km of trail recently groomed and open. 25km classic only, 15km skate only groomed. Today we reset new track on Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin and combed out Skaters Waltz. Monday evening Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly and Sukkerbusk groomed with new tracks set. Monday we also started clearing deadfall and fallen branches on Island Lake and Wavy Gravy.
Branches and small trees continue to fall across the trail due to snow load even after grooming and clearing, use little extra caution on the downhills and watch out for the “face slappers”!
Classic only trails recently groomed include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin and Twin Lakes. We have set only one track, setting best line to avoid over hanging branches etc. For skate, we packed out all the skate trails Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup. Expect soft conditions skating other than Skaters Waltz which is set up now after skier traffic Saturday and grooming in the evening. With colder temps this week, we will wait on grooming more skate passes. Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trail have been packed, lot of overhanging branches. We hope to track these trails by the end of the week.
Total snowfall this season at 28″. Compacted base on trail 4-8″.
Winter operating plans include to operate for day skiing on the the ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails. Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends.
Similar to the COVID season, there will be no services available. Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms.No lodging or meal service. Starting Thanksgiving weekend we will have the Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables. 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 skate, December 20th, 2022.Sunset skate, December 20th, 2022.Setting track on Rootin Tootin, December 20th, 2022.Combing out Skaters Waltz, December 20th, 2022.Larry and Nancy all smiles with the fresh snow, December 19th, 2022.Snowy striding, December 19th, 2022.Evening groom, December 19th, 2022. Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly and Sukkerbusk groomed Monday evening.Striding on Sap Run, December 18th, 2022.Sunny Sunday family ski, December 18th, 2022.Cold temps but no wind, sunshine and lots of snow making for a nice morning ski, December 18th, 2022. (W.Carlson photo)Enjoying the snow globe conditions on Rootin Tootin, December 17th, 2022.Saturday evening groom on Sap Run, December 17th, 2022.Skiers heading out for a morning skate, December 17th, 2022. You might have to lean back to avoid some branches like our new ski patrol person!Grooming on Skaters Waltz, December 17th, 2022.Pocket of overhanging branches on Skaters Waltz, December 17th, 2022. Use caution on the downhills!A peek of sunshine, December 17th, 2022.Fort made by ski teams during meet earlier this month covered nicely in snow now, December 17th, 2022. The deer have been curious!Members of the Moorhead Nordic ski team heading out for a early morning skate ski, December 17th, 2022.Heading out for a classic ski! Thanks for “skiing in” the new snow! Setting track under the setting moon on Twin Lakes trail morning of December 17th, 2022.Snow globe grooming on Mother North Star, December 16th, 2022.Afternoon ski for Ben! December 16th, 2022.Setting track on Rootin Tootin, December 16th, 2022.The “Machine” Nice job to Keith this week grooming and clearing, December 16th, 2022.Grooming on JibFly, December 15th. We did set a track. JibFly actually one of the better trails as far as a open path.Setting track on Sap Run, December 15th, 2022.Heading out for late afternoon ski, December 15th, 2022.Magical ski under the solar lights, December 15th, 2022.Taking in the beauty of the new snow on fresh set Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.Cutting new track on Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.Packing on Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.Packing on Skaters Waltz, December 14th, 2022.Packing on Sap Run, December 14th, 2022.Early morning packing on Twin Lakes ski trail, December 14th, 2022.
Fat Bike trails are open. Soft and slow conditions with nearly 2 feet of snow last week. More snow falling today. We are planning on more grooming this week on the entire FatLagChilada loop to improve the soft riding conditions.
The 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 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.
Bullhead lake is frozen for access across the lake. There is around 5-6″ of ice and folks have been riding across the lake. If not comfortable crossing the lake, use the normal access by taking Goat Ranch road to county 34 than access from highway. Otherwise use Skaters Waltz to access Bullhead lake following the signs. Assume all risk.
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 30km of groomed riding options.
Snow globe conditions thanks to nearly 2 feet of damp snow last week that remains flocked on the trees. Light snow falling today with 1-2″ possible. Currently 40km of trail recently groomed and open. 25km classic only, 15km skate only groomed. We will work on opening more classic trail to the west this week.
Branches and small trees continue to fall across the trail due to snow load even after grooming and clearing, use little extra caution on the downhills and watch out for the “face slappers”!
Classic only trails recently groomed include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin and Twin Lakes. We have set only one track, setting best line to avoid over hanging branches etc. For skate, we packed out all the skate trails Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup. Expect soft conditions skating other than Skaters Waltz which is set up now after skier traffic Saturday and grooming in the evening. With colder temps this week, we will wait on grooming more skate passes. Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trail have been packed, lot of overhanging branches. We hope to track these trails by the end of the week.
Total snowfall this season at 28″. Compacted base on trail 4-8″.
Winter operating plans include to operate for day skiing on the the ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails. Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends.
Similar to the COVID season, there will be no services available. Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms.No lodging or meal service. Starting Thanksgiving weekend we will have the Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables. 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.
Striding on Sap Run, December 18th, 2022.Sunny Sunday family ski, December 18th, 2022.Cold temps but no wind, sunshine and lots of snow making for a nice morning ski, December 18th, 2022. (W.Carlson photo)Enjoying the snow globe conditions on Rootin Tootin, December 17th, 2022.Saturday evening groom on Sap Run, December 17th, 2022.Skiers heading out for a morning skate, December 17th, 2022. You might have to lean back to avoid some branches like our new ski patrol person!Grooming on Skaters Waltz, December 17th, 2022.Pocket of overhanging branches on Skaters Waltz, December 17th, 2022. Use caution on the downhills!A peek of sunshine, December 17th, 2022.Fort made by ski teams during meet earlier this month covered nicely in snow now, December 17th, 2022. The deer have been curious!Members of the Moorhead Nordic ski team heading out for a early morning skate ski, December 17th, 2022.Heading out for a classic ski! Thanks for “skiing in” the new snow! Setting track under the setting moon on Twin Lakes trail morning of December 17th, 2022.Snow globe grooming on Mother North Star, December 16th, 2022.Afternoon ski for Ben! December 16th, 2022.Setting track on Rootin Tootin, December 16th, 2022.The “Machine” Nice job to Keith this week grooming and clearing, December 16th, 2022.Grooming on JibFly, December 15th. We did set a track. JibFly actually one of the better trails as far as a open path.Setting track on Sap Run, December 15th, 2022.Heading out for late afternoon ski, December 15th, 2022.Magical ski under the solar lights, December 15th, 2022.Taking in the beauty of the new snow on fresh set Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.Cutting new track on Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.Packing on Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.Packing on Skaters Waltz, December 14th, 2022.Packing on Sap Run, December 14th, 2022.Early morning packing on Twin Lakes ski trail, December 14th, 2022.
Snow globe conditions. Approaching 2 feet of snow this week. Sunday clear with brilliant sunshine and no wind. Great day of skiing on tap, especially classic. We have 40km of trail groomed for the weekend. 25km classic only, 15km skate only groomed. Saturday we reset all the tracks on all the classic trails and combed out Skaters Waltz twice. Very thin layer of light snow falling after the day groom. Saturday evening we reset the tracks on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes to tighten up the tracks. Skaters Waltz also groomed.
Slow going grooming this past week due to the heavy snow bending over branches, breaking off limbs etc Branches and small trees continue to fall across the trail even after grooming and clearing, use little extra caution on the downhills and watch out for the “face slappers”!
Classic only trails being groomed include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin and Twin Lakes. We are only grooming one track, setting best line to avoid over hanging branches etc. For skate, we are packing and combing out all the skate trails Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup. Expect soft conditions skating other than Skaters Waltz which is set up now after skier traffic Saturday and grooming in the evening. Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trail have been packed, lot of overhanging branches. We will track these trails early next week.
Total snowfall this season at 28″. Compacted base on trail 4-8″.
Winter operating plans include to operate for day skiing on the the ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails. Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends.
Similar to the COVID season, there will be no services available. Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms.No lodging or meal service. Starting Thanksgiving weekend we will have the Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables. 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.
Enjoying the snow globe conditions on Rootin Tootin, December 17th, 2022.Saturday evening groom on Sap Run, December 17th, 2022.Skiers heading out for a morning skate, December 17th, 2022. You might have to lean back to avoid some branches like our new ski patrol person!Grooming on Skaters Waltz, December 17th, 2022.Pocket of overhanging branches on Skaters Waltz, December 17th, 2022. Use caution on the downhills!A peek of sunshine, December 17th, 2022.Fort made by ski teams during meet earlier this month covered nicely in snow now, December 17th, 2022. The deer have been curious!Members of the Moorhead Nordic ski team heading out for a early morning skate ski, December 17th, 2022.Heading out for a classic ski! Thanks for “skiing in” the new snow! Setting track under the setting moon on Twin Lakes trail morning of December 17th, 2022.Snow globe grooming on Mother North Star, December 16th, 2022.Afternoon ski for Ben! December 16th, 2022.Setting track on Rootin Tootin, December 16th, 2022.The “Machine” Nice job to Keith this week grooming and clearing, December 16th, 2022.Grooming on JibFly, December 15th. We did set a track. JibFly actually one of the better trails as far as a open path.Setting track on Sap Run, December 15th, 2022.Heading out for late afternoon ski, December 15th, 2022.Magical ski under the solar lights, December 15th, 2022.Taking in the beauty of the new snow on fresh set Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.Cutting new track on Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.Packing on Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.Packing on Skaters Waltz, December 14th, 2022.Packing on Sap Run, December 14th, 2022.Early morning packing on Twin Lakes ski trail, December 14th, 2022.
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