Trails open. A great weekend of riding on tap! Base is solid, deck might be a bit soft in a few areas where drifted otherwise very nice riding.
Note: Fat bikes only please on the trail. No mountain bikes and e-bikes not allowed to preserve the integrity of the trail. Be sure to run pressure in the 6-8 psi range.
Grooming update: Fresh snow and drifted areas groomed out late Friday afternoon on the entire 25km loop. More groomed singletrack trail added this week on the “Bootleg” loop.
The 25km”FatLagChilada” loop starts out on Skaters Waltz and follows the “Fat Bike” signs all the way to Bullhead Lake for Bootleg access or continue on for the inner segments and ultimately 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.
Deep snow on Bootleg singletrack, March 10th, 2022.Drop on Bootleg singletrack, March 10th, 2022.Bullhead lake crossing, March 10th, 2022.Bootleg singletrack, March 10th, 2022.Twin Lakes fat bike trail, March 9th, 2022.Deep snow remains, Twin Lakes singletrack March 9th, 2022.Grooming new trail segment on Bootleg singletrack loop, March 7th, 2022.Incredible snow depth in this section on Bootleg March 7th, 2022.Grooming across Bullhead lake, March 7th, 2022.Bootleg singletrack, March 7th, 2022.Working deep snow on new Bootleg segment. March 7th, 2022.
Trails Open Cooler day on tap with a stronger wind making it feel more like January after cold front moved through last night dropping around an inch of fine grained snow. Areas of small drifts in the open area and spots tracks drifted in otherwise very good skiing despite slower conditions today. Temps look favorable for continued nice late season skiing into Monday. Even with cooler temps, conditions can change and use a little extra caution skiing the end of season or “spring skiing”.
We are closed for the season for lodging/ski packages butthe trails will remain open for day skiing until a projected date of April 15th, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Grooming Report Grooming today on most of the inner classic trails and Twin Lakes. Skate trails will be groomed Saturday morning and more classic. The decks are solid and firm! Grooming Thursday on all skate trails, and new track set on Twin Lakes, Wavy Gravy and JibFly. New track cut Wednesday on Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Sukkerbusk and Sap Run.
Nature Notes: Wildlife bit more active with the slow transition to spring. 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 sightings near Twin Lakes return at eagle view.
Trails are open for day use.Day and season passes can be purchased here.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.
Groomed classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails. 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 classic only at the time being but 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.
Compacted base on trail: 12-32″ Snow depth in woods: 18-49″
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.
Cutting new track on JibFly, March 10th, 2022.Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, January 10th, 2022.Skate lanes combed today, March 10th, 2022.Loon Return!! March 10th, 2022.Setting sun over Twin Lakes, March 10th, 2022.Eagle View downhill on Twin Lakes trail, March 10th, 2022.Deep snow at “Mac’s Mess” March 10th, 2022.Connector trail Twin Lakes, March 10th, 2022.
Trails open. Good to very good conditions. Very light dusting of snow on top of the firm base, rider packed. Still a few areas the deck is rutted but overall really nice riding.
Note: Fat bikes only please on the trail. No mountain bikes and e-bikes not allowed to preserve the integrity of the trail. Be sure to run pressure in the 6-8 psi range.
Grooming update: Today we will continue touching up select segments and working on Bootleg, extending the loop. Saturday afternoon we groomed the Twin Lakes singletrack. Friday afternoon we touched up Twin Lakes and select inner segments. Thursday we groomed the Bullhead Bootleg segment of trail that is open. Wednesday we groomed out the Twin Lakes loop. Monday when the snow was damp we packed the InnerWest loop to compress the deck.
The 18km”InnerWest” loop starts out on Skaters Waltz and follows the “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.
Twin Lakes fat bike trail, March 9th, 2022.Deep snow remains, Twin Lakes singletrack March 9th, 2022.Grooming new trail segment on Bootleg singletrack loop, March 7th, 2022.Incredible snow depth in this section on Bootleg March 7th, 2022.Grooming across Bullhead lake, March 7th, 2022.Bootleg singletrack, March 7th, 2022.Working deep snow on new Bootleg segment. March 7th, 2022.Rolling through Bootleg singletrack, March 6th, 2022. Lots of snow in the woods still! We will open up additional trail off this loop this week.Fat bike fun on Bootleg! March 6th, 2022.Snow is deep off the edge…..always a challenge to stay in the middle! March 6th, 2022.Thankfully walked away safely!Bootleg whoops, March 6th, 2022.Grooming lakeside Twin Lakes singletrack, March 5th, 2022.Twin Lakes singletrack grooming, March 4th, 2022.Bootleg singletrack grooming, March 4th, 2022.
Trails Open Excellent late season skiing. Trails are in great shape with tons of snow in the woods. No recent rain, ice or melting. Temps look great for continued fantastic March skiing into Monday. Even with cooler temps, conditions can change and use a little extra caution skiing the end of season or “spring skiing”.
We are closed for the season for lodging/ski packages butthe trails will remain open for day skiing until a projected date of April 15th, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Grooming Report New track cut Wednesday on Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Sukkerbusk and Sap Run. Grooming today on all skate trails, and new tracks to be set on Twin Lakes, Wavy Gravy and JibFly.
Nature Notes: Wildlife bit more active with the slow transition to spring. 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 sightings near Twin Lakes return at eagle view.
Trails are open for day use.Day and season passes can be purchased here.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.
Groomed classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails. 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 classic only at the time being but 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.
Compacted base on trail: 12-29″ Snow depth in woods: 18-49″
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.
New track cut on North Loup today, March 9th, 2022.Setting new track on Sap Run at dusk, March 9th, 2022.Renovating and resetting track on Sap Run, March 9th, 2022.
Trails Open 1-2″ dusting of fluff snow overnight, cooler temps and sunshine should make for excellent skiing today. Most resetting of tracks will be later today and tomorrow but the current forms are well defined and skiing nice. Overall the the trails are in great shape with tons of snow in the woods. No rain, ice or melting. Temps look great this week into the weekend for continued fantastic March skiing. Even with cooler temps, conditions can change and use a little extra caution skiing the end of season or “spring skiing”.
We are closed for the season for lodging/ski packages butthe trails will remain open for day skiing until a projected date of April 15th, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Grooming Report Touch up grooming planned through the week. North Loup will have skate lane again and track will also be set through the weekend than skate only deck after the weekend for anticipated spring skiing. Overall the trails are in great shape.
Nature Notes: Wildlife bit more active with the slow transition to spring. 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 sightings near Twin Lakes return at eagle view.
Trails are open for day use.Day and season passes can be purchased here.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.
Groomed classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails. 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 classic only at the time being but 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.
Compacted base on trail: 12-29″ Snow depth in woods: 18-49″
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.
Mother North Star, March 7th, 2022. MNS remains the groomer’s choice! A few rough spots here and there in the exposed areas/hills but overall fantastic skiing on Monday.Skaters Waltz, March 7th, 2022.Out to the trails, March 7th, 2022.Fun on the “Toot” hill, March 7th, 2022.Sap Run trail, March 7th, 2022.NorthStar Christian Academy Hockey team after a fun day on the trails, March 7th, 2022.
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