Trails open. A snowy start to the week with 6-8″ new snow. Best bet for riding are the inner segments.
Grooming update: Yesterday we groomed on the inner singletrack segments. We will be working on the InnerWest loop this week to maintain for riding. Total groomed riding options around 18km. The “InnerWest” loop which is starting out on Skaters Waltz and following “Fat Bike” signs all the way to Twin Lakes. There are options to make different loops using the driveway based on riding ability. Any questions ask or text 218-849-7669.
Signs marking the route for the inner loops are in place and ultimately direct the course for the “FatLagChilada”. Twin lakes and SukkerWest singletrack can be accessed from the driveway. To access the start to access Bootleg, head to the start of Skaters Waltz to the right. We have groomed on the far right side of Suicide Hill for uphill travel. Access to Bootleg has been groomed on the lake. Use trails at own risk and assume all responsibility. Skaters Waltz is open for fat biking when conditions are firm. SukkerWest is recommended trail for beginner riders. Trail difficulty on outer loops is intermediate to advanced.
Fat bike grooming February 21st, 2022.Loon Return to Maplelag singletrack segment, February 20th, 2022.Return segment on Twin Lakes singletrack, February 20th, 2022.End of “bridge section” Twin Lakes singletrack, February 17th, 2022.Twin Lakes singletrack, February 17th, 2022.Twin Lakes singltrack groomed and open again. February 16th, 2022.Twin Lakes singletrack, February 16th, 2022. Snow keeps piling up!Fat bike trail grooming February 15th, 2022.Great fat biking Sunday February 13th, 2022 before snow moving in later in the day.Saturday singletrack grooming, February 12th, 2022.
Trails Open Snowy Presidents Day with snow coming down today. As of 9am, around 2″ of new snow. Looks like up to 7″ possible by tomorrow for Maplelag. This coming weekend is our last weekend of ski and lodging operations. The trails will remain open for day skiing until a projected date of April 15th, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Grooming Report We will be packing the new snow this week on much of the trail system. All double track trails groomed Sunday morning and afternoon as well as Rootin Tootin singletrack. Roys, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Wavy Gravy, Twin Lakes and skate trails groomed Saturday morning. We groomed on about 45km trail Friday from 10am to midnight, staying on top of the drifting. Snow and drifted areas on Island Lake and Bullhead/Bootleg. We have been grooming daily since December 26th.
Nature Notes: Wildlife has been active the last few weeks. We have been seeing porcupines along the snowshoe trail and Roy’s Run. We have also seen hawks, owls near JibFly and North Star, fox, deer of course, pileated woodpeckers and tons of tracks. Eagle sighted this week near Twin Lakes return at eagle view.
Trails are open for day use.Day and season passes can be purchased here. Please note due to COVID protocols, there are no lodge services for day use for day skiers. This includes no ski rental or access to coffee bar. Parking in far lot near blue recycling bins where porta potties are located.Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open. There are no dogs or pets allowed.
Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails.Bullhead/Bootleg has now been tracked on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing (no grooming).
Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating. North Loup will be groomed for skating again for March skiing.
All trails are one way except Sukkerbusk and Skaters Waltz. Skiing correct direction, especially in early season, helps us maintain the integrity of the base. Thank you!
Trails are open for day skiing for non lodging guests. Lodge is closed to day use.
NO services in the lodge at this time or ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta bathrooms and recycling bins. Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open.
Grooming on JibFly, February 20th, 2022.Grooming on Twin Lakes, February 20th, 2022.Grooming on Rootin Tootin, February 20th, 2022.Adventure trail Lucky’s Loype seeing a few skiers this weekend, February 20th, 2022.Mother North Star grooming, February 20th, 2022.Nature scene, February 20th, 2022.Grooming on Twin Lakes, February 19th, 2022.Afternoon fun on JibFly, February 18th, 2022.Sukkerbusk return! February 19th, 2022.Windy day of grooming, February 18th, 2022.Big time drifting to manage today, Petes Porkie, February 18th, 2022.Sukkerbusk grooming, February 18th, 2022.Ending the grooming day under the Snow Moon! February 18th, 2022.
Trails Open After a early morning high of 37 degrees, temp falling to the mid teens mid morning. Few flakes of snow giving way to broken clouds and sunshine. Wind back in action but not so noticeable in the woods and ended up being not as strong as forecasted. Wind has brought down organic forest matter but still some fantastic skiing to be had.
Grooming Report All double track trails groomed this morning and afternoon as well as Rootin Tootin singletrack. Roys, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Wavy Gravy, Twin Lakes and skate trails groomed Saturday morning. We groomed on about 45km trail Friday from 10am to midnight, staying on top of the drifting. Snow and drifted areas on Island Lake and Bullhead/Bootleg. We have been grooming daily since December 26th.
Nature Notes: Wildlife has been active the last few weeks. We have been seeing porcupines along the snowshoe trail and Roy’s Run. We have also seen hawks, owls near JibFly and North Star, fox, deer of course, pileated woodpeckers and tons of tracks. Eagle sighted this week near Twin Lakes return at eagle view.
Trails are open for day use.Day and season passes can be purchased here. Please note due to COVID protocols, there are no lodge services for day use for day skiers. This includes no ski rental or access to coffee bar. Parking in far lot near blue recycling bins where porta potties are located.Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open. There are no dogs or pets allowed.
Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails.Bullhead/Bootleg has now been tracked on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing (no grooming).
Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating. North Loup will be groomed for skating again for March skiing.
All trails are one way except Sukkerbusk and Skaters Waltz. Skiing correct direction, especially in early season, helps us maintain the integrity of the base. Thank you!
Trails are open for day skiing for non lodging guests. Lodge is closed to day use.
NO services in the lodge at this time or ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta bathrooms and recycling bins. Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open.
Grooming on JibFly, February 20th, 2022.Grooming on Twin Lakes, February 20th, 2022.Grooming on Rootin Tootin, February 20th, 2022.Adventure trail Lucky’s Loype seeing a few skiers this weekend, February 20th, 2022.Mother North Star grooming, February 20th, 2022.Nature scene, February 20th, 2022.Grooming on Twin Lakes, February 19th, 2022.Afternoon fun on JibFly, February 18th, 2022.Sukkerbusk return! February 19th, 2022.Windy day of grooming, February 18th, 2022.Big time drifting to manage today, Petes Porkie, February 18th, 2022.Sukkerbusk grooming, February 18th, 2022.Ending the grooming day under the Snow Moon! February 18th, 2022.
Trails open. Good to see a few riders out today. The InnerWest loop is rideable but expect drifted areas.
Grooming update: InnerWest loop groomed Friday morning before storm. Total groomed riding options around 18km. The loop is the “InnerWest” loop which is starting out on Skaters Waltz and following “Fat Bike” signs all the way to Twin Lakes. There are options to make different loops using the driveway based on riding ability. Any questions ask or text 218-849-7669.
Signs marking the route for the inner loops are in place and ultimately direct the course for the “FatLagChilada”. Twin lakes and SukkerWest singletrack can be accessed from the driveway. To access the start to access Bootleg, head to the start of Skaters Waltz to the right. We have groomed on the far right side of Suicide Hill for uphill travel. Access to Bootleg has been groomed on the lake. Use trails at own risk and assume all responsibility. Skaters Waltz is open for fat biking when conditions are firm. SukkerWest is recommended trail for beginner riders. Trail difficulty on outer loops is intermediate to advanced.
Loon Return to Maplelag singletrack segment, February 20th, 2022.Return segment on Twin Lakes singletrack, February 20th, 2022.End of “bridge section” Twin Lakes singletrack, February 17th, 2022.Twin Lakes singletrack, February 17th, 2022.Twin Lakes singltrack groomed and open again. February 16th, 2022.Twin Lakes singletrack, February 16th, 2022. Snow keeps piling up! Fat bike trail grooming February 15th, 2022.Great fat biking Sunday February 13th, 2022 before snow moving in later in the day. Saturday singletrack grooming, February 12th, 2022.
Trails Open Warming temps with a few flakes of snow swirling around this morning. Skiers out this morning reporting good conditions. After one of the gnarliest days of the season, the weather has settled down. We were grooming around the clock to stay on top of the drifting. Still big drifts on Island and Bullhead trails but plenty of other skiing options on remainder of trail system. Yesterday’s wind brought down a lot of organic forest matter but still some fantastic skiing to be had.
Grooming Report Roys, Rootin Tootin, Wavy Gravy, Twin Lakes and skate trails groomed this morning. We groomed on about 45km trail Friday from 10am to midnight, staying on top of the drifting. Entire trail system groomed multiple times this week. Snow and drifted areas on Island Lake and Bullhead/Bootleg. We have been grooming daily since December 26th.
Nature Notes: Wildlife has been active the last few weeks. We have been seeing porcupines along the snowshoe trail and Roy’s Run. We have also seen hawks, owls near JibFly and North Star, fox, deer of course, pileated woodpeckers and tons of tracks. Eagle sighted this week near Twin Lakes return at eagle view.
Trails are open for day use.Day and season passes can be purchased here. Please note due to COVID protocols, there are no lodge services for day use for day skiers. This includes no ski rental or access to coffee bar. Parking in far lot near blue recycling bins where porta potties are located.Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open. There are no dogs or pets allowed.
Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails.Bullhead/Bootleg has now been tracked on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing (no grooming).
Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating. North Loup will be groomed for skating again for March skiing.
All trails are one way except Sukkerbusk and Skaters Waltz. Skiing correct direction, especially in early season, helps us maintain the integrity of the base. Thank you!
Trails are open for day skiing for non lodging guests. Lodge is closed to day use.
NO services in the lodge at this time or ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta bathrooms and recycling bins. Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open.
Grooming on Twin Lakes, February 19th, 2022.Afternoon fun on JibFly, February 18th, 2022.Sukkerbusk return! February 19th, 2022.Windy day of grooming, February 18th, 2022.Big time drifting to manage today, Petes Porkie, February 18th, 2022.Sukkerbusk grooming, February 18th, 2022.Ending the grooming day under the Snow Moon! February 18th, 2022.
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