A warm day on the trails but as of 6pm there was still coverage on the trails and we are optimistic for snow tonight with accumulations possible. If any new snow overnight, we will groom if the base has froze down enough. We might need a half day to cool things down before grooming on Thursday.
We have been working on select trails this week, building up thin and exposed areas.
Grooming report: This week we are focusing on Skaters Waltz, JibFly, Sap Run and Sukkebusk for the upcoming ski camp weekend building up thin and exposed areas.
When we receive enough snow to reset tracks, classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails. Crossing between Twin Lakes is still rough. Take skis off to get through or possible to make a fun loop by using both Island and Wavy trails (and Twin). Bullhead/Bootleg has been packed and combed on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing, no grooming on the AMA segments.
Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails 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 youi!
Lodging for the winter season operations will begin the December 17th weekend. There is no lodging available for winter operations before. Day and season passes can be purchased here.
NO services in the lodge at this time. No ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta potties and recycling bins.
Start area around noon, December 15th, 2021.Exposed area we build up this week on Skaters Waltz, December 15th, 2021.All north facing segments holding good coverage, December 15th, 2021.North end of Bullhead lake trail, December 14th. Packed and combed and lots of tracks! Fox sighted right before photo. We have seen a lot of foxes this fall and early winter. Bullhead lake trail on south side of crossing, December 14th, 2021. Machine packed only. Will be combed and tracked after next snowfall.Building up the base on Skaters Waltz on Kamikaze hill segment, December 14th, 2021.Grooming on Skaters Waltz late afternoon, December 14th, 2021.Building up base on Kamikaze hill, December 14th, 2021. If you are not comfortable skiing straight down and step turning the corner without snowplowing, please avoid this section so we can preserve the base until more new snow.Better section of trail on Island Lake trail, December 12th, 2021.“Mac’s Mess” on Wavy Gravy trail, December 12th, 2021. Lots of various animal tracks.Sunset striding on JibFly, December 12th, 2021.Sunset December 12th, 2021. We’ve had some great sunsets so far this month! Moonrise on JibFly, December 12th, 2021.
The entire “FatLagChilada” course has been groomed with some segments being groomed a second time. Bootleg and inner segments riding very nice, bit firmer than Twin Lakes. Warmer temps on tap today and tomorrow. Please ride before noon today, tomorrow probably best to be off trails.
Early season conditions, the deck will be a bit soft but after rider traffic and subsequent grooming, should start to firm up. Great to have the snow and a awesome start to the 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.
Base holding on Bootleg singletrack, December 14th, 2021.Bootleg singletrack, December 11th, 2021.Crossing Bullhead lake, December 11th, 2021. Watch for frozen slush on each end. Checking out the recently groomed Bootleg singletrack, December 8th, 2021.Bootleg singletrack, December 8th, 2021.Snowy segment on Bootleg singletrack, December 8th, 2021.Return on Bullhead lake, December 8th, 2021.Groomed path on side of Suicide Hill, December 8th, 2021. Please stay to side on the path.Bridge grooming on the Bootleg loop, December 7th, 2021. All the key bridged were widened this summer!Bootleg loop grooming, December 7th, 2021.Sunset over Bullhead lake, December 7th, 2021.
Trails are open. Despite warm temps the past few days, the snow is holding out good providing early season skiing. Best trails for classic are JibFly and Sukkerbusk. Skaters Waltz and the Extension loops skiing well for skating. Today we worked on Skaters Waltz, building up the exposed areas including the Kamikaze segment. We groomed the entire Skaters Waltz at dusk pulling up drier colder snow and setting new texture so it could set up overnight.
Be aware for random rough spots, more so on the outer trails and here and there on the inner trails. Areas of thin cover, organic forest matter including leaves from wind and woodchips from woodpeckers working trees on the side of the trail etc.
Grooming report: This week we will be focusing on Skaters Waltz, JibFly and Sukkebusk for the upcoming ski camp weekend building up thin and exposed areas. Other inner trails will be worked on as time allows.
Tracks have been set for classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, the first part and the last part of Island Lake trail. (middle loop packed and combed) and Roy’s Run. Most of the double track trails only have one track set. We are preserving the other side for future tracksetting. Please no skating on the classic trails. Crossing between Twin Lakes is still rough. Take skis off to get through or possible to make a fun loop by using both Island and Wavy trails (and Twin). Bullhead/Bootleg has been packed and combed on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing, no grooming on the AMA segments.
Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails 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 youi!
Lodging for the winter season operations will begin the December 17th weekend. There is no lodging available for winter operations before. Day and season passes can be purchased here.
NO services in the lodge at this time. No ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta potties and recycling bins.
North end of Bullhead lake trail, December 14th. Packed and combed and lots of tracks! Fox sighted right before photo. We have seen a lot of foxes this fall and early winter. Bullhead lake trail on south side of crossing, December 14th, 2021. Machine packed only. Will be combed and tracked after next snowfall.Building up the base on Skaters Waltz on Kamikaze hill segment, December 14th, 2021.Grooming on Skaters Waltz late afternoon, December 14th, 2021.Building up base on Kamikaze hill, December 14th, 2021. If you are not comfortable skiing straight down and step turning the corner without snowplowing, please avoid this section so we can preserve the base until more new snow.Better section of trail on Island Lake trail, December 12th, 2021.“Mac’s Mess” on Wavy Gravy trail, December 12th, 2021. Lots of various animal tracks.Sunset striding on JibFly, December 12th, 2021.Sunset December 12th, 2021. We’ve had some great sunsets so far this month! Moonrise on JibFly, December 12th, 2021.Striding on Sukkerbusk under brilliant sunshine, December 11th, 2021.Sap Run, December 11th, 2021.Sukkebusk return, December 11th, 2021.Moon rise over Skaters Waltz extension, December 11th, 2021.Solar lights on skating loop, December 11th, 2021.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk, December 10th, 2021.Friday skiers! December 10th, 2021.Setting new track on Twin Lakes, December 10th, 2021.Track setting on Island Lake trail on better coverage section, December 10th, 2021. Track set on 70% of the trail where coverage was better. “Mac’s Mess” December 10th, 2021. This portion of trail goes in between the Twin Lake for Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails. Rough in the middle but passable. Recommended to take skis off. Sunset over Skaters extension, December 9th, 2021.Thursday skiers! December 9th, 2021.Back on the boards after surgery! Just Ski! Golden tops on the poplars, Skaters extension December 9th, 2021.First fat bike grooming on the Bootleg loop fat bike trail, December 7th, 2021.
Trails are open. A very nice weekend of skiing, great seeing everyone out and reports from skiers were good for early season conditions. Thanks for the reports! Got a little bit warmer in the afternoon Sunday softening up the trail than glazing over a few areas. Couple thin areas opening up as well. Still some good skiing on tap for today. Best trails for classic are JibFly and Sukkerbusk and Skaters Waltz for Skating. Extension loops for skating also skiing nice.
Still some rough spots, more so on the outer trails and here and there on the inner trails. Always be aware for areas of thin cover, organic forest matter including leaves from wind and woodchips from woodpeckers working trees on the side of the trail etc.
Grooming report: This week we will be focusing on Skaters Waltz, JibFly and Sukkebusk for the upcoming ski camp weekend building up thin and exposed areas. Other inner trails will be worked on as time allows.
Tracks have been set for classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, the first part and the last part of Island Lake trail. (middle loop packed and combed) and Roy’s Run. Most of the double track trails only have one track set. We are preserving the other side for future tracksetting. Please no skating on the classic trails. Crossing between Twin Lakes is still rough. Take skis off to get through or possible to make a fun loop by using both Island and Wavy trails (and Twin). Bullhead/Bootleg has been packed and combed on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing, no grooming on the AMA segments.
Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails 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 youi!
Lodging for the winter season operations will begin the December 17th weekend. There is no lodging available for winter operations before. Day and season passes can be purchased here.
NO services in the lodge at this time. No ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta potties and recycling bins.
Better section of trail on Island Lake trail, December 12th, 2021.“Mac’s Mess” on Wavy Gravy trail, December 12th, 2021. Lots of various animal tracks.Sunset striding on JibFly, December 12th, 2021.Sunset December 12th, 2021. We’ve had some great sunsets so far this month! Moonrise on JibFly, December 12th, 2021.Striding on Sukkerbusk under brilliant sunshine, December 11th, 2021.Sap Run, December 11th, 2021.Sukkebusk return, December 11th, 2021.Moon rise over Skaters Waltz extension, December 11th, 2021.Solar lights on skating loop, December 11th, 2021.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk, December 10th, 2021.Friday skiers! December 10th, 2021.Setting new track on Twin Lakes, December 10th, 2021.Track setting on Island Lake trail on better coverage section, December 10th, 2021. Track set on 70% of the trail where coverage was better. “Mac’s Mess” December 10th, 2021. This portion of trail goes in between the Twin Lake for Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails. Rough in the middle but passable. Recommended to take skis off. Sunset over Skaters extension, December 9th, 2021.Thursday skiers! December 9th, 2021.Back on the boards after surgery! Just Ski! Golden tops on the poplars, Skaters extension December 9th, 2021.First fat bike grooming on the Bootleg loop fat bike trail, December 7th, 2021.
Trails are open. Beautiful weekend of skiing on tap. Sunshine and ideal temps on Saturday making for really nice early season skiing. Sunday looks to be a bit warmer, best skiing will be in the morning. Reports have been good and has been great to see all the folks out this week and weekend.
Still some rough spots, more so on the outer trails and always be aware for areas of thin cover, organic forest matter including leaves from wind and woodchips from woodpeckers working trees on the side of the trail. With all that said, overall nice early season skiing on tap for the weekend.
Grooming report: Friday we set the remainder of the track on Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trail. We also set a new/second track on Twin Lakes and Sukkerbusk. Trails have been groomed daily since last Sunday morning snow with the entire groomed portion of trail system being being either packed/combed/tracked since last Sunday. No grooming planned today.
Tracks have been set for classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, the first part and the last part of Island Lake trail. (middle loop packed and combed) and Roy’s Run. Most of the double track trails only have one track set. We are preserving the other side for future tracksetting. Please no skating on the classic trails. Crossing between Twin Lakes is still rough. Take skis off to get through or possible to make a fun loop by using both Island and Wavy trails (and Twin). Bullhead/Bootleg has been packed and combed on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing, no grooming on the AMA segments.
Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails 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 youi!
Lodging for the winter season operations will begin the December 17th weekend. There is no lodging available for winter operations before. Day and season passes can be purchased here.
NO services in the lodge at this time. Parking in far lot near porta potties and recycling bins.
Striding on Sukkerbusk under brilliant sunshine, December 11th, 2021.
Striding on Sukkerbusk under brilliant sunshine, December 11th, 2021.Sap Run, December 11th, 2021.Sukkebusk return, December 11th, 2021.Moon rise over Skaters Waltz extension, December 11th, 2021.Solar lights on skating loop, December 11th, 2021.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk, December 10th, 2021.Friday skiers! December 10th, 2021.Setting new track on Twin Lakes, December 10th, 2021.Track setting on Island Lake trail on better coverage section, December 10th, 2021. Track set on 70% of the trail where coverage was better. “Mac’s Mess” December 10th, 2021. This portion of trail goes in between the Twin Lake for Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails. Rough in the middle but passable. Recommended to take skis off. Sunset over Skaters extension, December 9th, 2021.Thursday skiers! December 9th, 2021.Back on the boards after surgery! Just Ski! Golden tops on the poplars, Skaters extension December 9th, 2021.Setting track on Roy’s Run, December 8th, 2021. Track set on 75% of the loop. Some areas thin and rough but groomed with no track for option to step Setting track on Roy’s Run, December 8th, 2021.Setting track on two way segment of trail to access Twin Lakes and western trails, December 7th, 2021. Stay to right going down in track, come up right side where no track!Setting track on JibFly, December 7th, 2021. Please no skating on the non track side. The second side in reserve for future tracksetting.JibFly, December 7th, 2021.Setting track on Twin Lakes trail, December 7th, 2021. Please no skating on the non track side. The second side in reserve for future tracksetting.Setting single track on Island Lake trail, December 7th, 2021. A few more areas of thin cover on the singletrack trails. First fat bike grooming on the Bootleg loop fat bike trail, December 7th, 2021.
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