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Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Excellent snow and ski conditions. Very light magic snow gingerly falling this morning. Temps slowly warming up and the thin coating of new on top of the fresh grooming should make for about as good as it gets conditions.

Grooming update:The entire trail system groomed the past 24 hours. We are finishing up on Roy’s Run and Bullhead this morning and will do some more packing on JibFly than setting tracks. (JibFly will be used for upcoming Sectional meet) Grooming on select trails occurs daily and we have groomed every day, at least some portion of the system the past six weeks.

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.

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. 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.

Fat Bike trails open. Click here for report

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, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating.

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.

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

Snowshoe trails are open and packed.

Snowfall past 24 hours: 2″

Snowfall past 7 days: 5″

Snowfall to date: 64″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-40″

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

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 through the start area, January 27th, 2022. Great weekend of skiing on tap!
Another grooming run on Sukkerbusk! January 27th, 2022.
Wavy Gravy fresh track set, January 27th, 2022.
Mother North Star trail grooming, January 27th, 2022.
Dusting of magic snow on Rootin Tootin, January 27th, 2022. On tap for grooming Friday morning!
Grooming on JibFly ski trail, January 26th, 2022. Look for barred owl in this area!
Roy’s Run at dusk, January 25th, 2022.
Crossing to the northern trails, January 25th, 2022.
Sukkebusk at dusk, January 25th, 2022.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Dusting of fluffy snow from last night on top of most recent grooming. Very good riding conditions. We have been grooming multiple times this week improving the conditions.

Grooming update: All the inner loop segments were groomed Tuesday and the “InnerWest” loop groomed Sunday. The InnerWest loop, SukkerWest and Twin Lakes loop groomed for around 18km of riding options. Fat Bike trails have been groomed 9-11 times this season.

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.

Trail passes help offset grooming and maintenance costs. Trails have already been groomed multiple times this year. Thank you.

Headlamp ride, January 26th, 2022. Riding at night some of the best riding with consistent lighting and easier to see the deck!
Laying fresh cord on the fat bike trail! January 25th, 2022.
Groomer in action! January 25th, 2022.
Sunset ride on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Rolling on the skate trail, January 24th, 2022. The start of the main loop begins on skaters waltz trail. Look for white fat bit signs.
North Star singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 23rd, 2022. Snow is piling up!
Grooming on “Bjorp’s Singletrack” January 23rd, 2022.
Night grooming on the bridge section, Twin Lakes singletrack, January 23rd, 2022.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Excellent snow and ski conditions. Beautiful day on tap with sunshine and crisp temps. Dusting of new snow overnight with a little bit of wind. Once the wind settles down, we will begin grooming the entire trail system. A few leaves coming down with wind and the woodpeckers have been busy on certain trees along the trail. Watch for wood chips!

Grooming update:The entire trail system on tap for grooming today and Friday morning. The entire trail system was most recently groomed Monday the 24th, working in the 2-3″ of new snow that fell Sunday afternoon and evening. Grooming on select trails occurs daily and we have groomed every day, at least some portion of the system the past six weeks.

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.

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. 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.

Fat Bike trails open. Click here for report

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, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating.

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.

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

Snowshoe trails are open and packed.

Snowfall past 24 hours: 0″

Snowfall past 7 days: 3″

Snowfall to date: 62″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-40″

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

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 ski trail, January 26th, 2022. Look for barred owl in this area!
Roy’s Run at dusk, January 25th, 2022.
Crossing to the northern trails, January 25th, 2022.
Sukkebusk at dusk, January 25th, 2022.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Very good riding conditions. We have been grooming multiple times the past week improving the conditions.

Grooming update: All the inner loop segments were groomed yesterday and the “InnerWest” loop groomed Sunday. The InnerWest loop, SukkerWest and Twin Lakes loop groomed for around 18km of riding options. Fat Bike trails have been groomed 9-11 times this season. We hope plan to start working on Bootleg loop today!

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.

Trail passes help offset grooming and maintenance costs. Trails have already been groomed multiple times this year. Thank you.

Laying fresh cord on the fat bike trail! January 25th, 2022.
Groomer in action! January 25th, 2022.
Sunset ride on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Rolling on the skate trail, January 24th, 2022. The start of the main loop begins on skaters waltz trail. Look for white fat bit signs.
North Star singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2022.
Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 23rd, 2022. Snow is piling up!
Grooming on “Bjorp’s Singletrack” January 23rd, 2022.
Night grooming on the bridge section, Twin Lakes singletrack, January 23rd, 2022.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails open Excellent snow and ski conditions!! Temps warming today but wind still making it feel a bit cool. Tracks providing great action after the entire trail system groomed Monday, cold temps firming the tracks and skier traffic buffing out the surface crystals. Skate deck in fantastic shape ready for skiers!

Grooming update:The entire trail system groomed Monday the 24th, working in the 2-3″ of new snow that fell Sunday afternoon and evening. Grooming today on select trails.

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. 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.

Fat Bike trails open. Click here for report

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, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating.

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.

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

Snowshoe trails are open and packed.

Snowfall past 24 hours: 0″

Snowfall past 7 days: 3″

Snowfall to date: 62″

Compacted base on trail: 6-9″

Snow depth in woods: 16-40″

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

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.

Roy’s Run at dusk, January 25th, 2022.
Crossing to the northern trails, January 25th, 2022.
Sukkebusk at dusk, January 25th, 2022.
Setting new track on Sap Run, January 24th, 2022.
Island Lake trail after fresh track set, January 24th, 2022.
Start of Island Lake and Wavy Gravy trails after fresh grooming, January 24th, 2022.
Skaters Waltz after fresh grooming, January 24th, 2022. Skating will be a bit slow until it warms up again Wednesday afternoon.