Beautiful start to the week with sunshine and clear skies. Temps fee more like October with morning low checking in the mid 40’s. A wet weekend with nearly 4″ of rain! Bit more than we expected but very much welcomed after the warm and dry conditions as of late. Overall conditions have been great for clearing leaves off the ski trails with the dry weather. We have been working on most of the trail system daily clearing leaves off as they fall. Having the trails as clear as possible before the snow flies allows us to open the trails on minimal snow.
We hit our peak of fall color around September 24th but still enjoying some great autumn scenes. The poplar, oak and tamarack trees still on tap for a display of nature beauty as we enjoy one of our favorite times of year.
We are focused on having the ski trails in tip top shape going into the winter. We have been on the trails daily, weather permitting, with final mowing and clearing leaves etc. We will continue throughout the fall right up until the frost sets in and snow flies.
The mountain bike trails are open for riding. We will continue maintaining the trails, and will be open, weather permitting, until November 1st. The Maplelag trails are closed to horse travel and motorized vehicles.
Good to see the Maplelag creek flowing again after the weekend rain, October 11th, 2021.Rootin Tootin trail, October 7th, 2021Crossing to the western trails, October 7th, 2021.Mountain bike singletrack, October 6th, 2021. We are clearing leaves off the singletrack this week as well.Another clearing on Suicide Hill, October 5th, 2021.Fall grooming on Sap Run trail, October 4th, 2021.Our wonderful trail volunteer, Denny, out for a hike on Skaters Waltz. Good to see Denny out after hip surgery the end of the summer. October 4th, 2021. Clearing out side of trail on “Kamikaze Hill” on Skaters Waltz, October 4th, 2021. There are select areas we clear along the side of the trail used for “snow farming”. On south facing slopes or other areas that need more snow on the trails, we have spots we can shovel from early season to build up the base. Fall color scene at end of Maplelag driveway, October 1st, 2021.Leaf clearing on Sukkerbusk trail, September 30th, 2021.Incredible fall scenes on the mountain bike trail, September 29th, 2021.Golden scene on Mother North Star ski trail, September 28th, 2021. Many leaves falling down today!South slough on Mother North Star, September 28th, 2021. Tamarack trees in the middle still a week or so from their autumn gold.Late afternoon sun highlighting maples near the Finnish Log cabin, September 27th, 2021.Sap Run ski trail after leaf clearing, September 27th, 2021. With the thick canopy of leaves at Maplelag, it will be a month long process to keep clear. Leaf clearing on Sukerbusk, September 27th, 2021. We will continue clearing leaves on all the trails throughout the fall. The main trails, such as Sukkebusk, we try to have completely free of leaves before the snow flies. Have a smooth and clear as possible deck allows us to be skiing on minimal snow. Fall color scene lakeside lodge, September 26th, 2021.View of Little Sugarbush Lake from the wood fired sauna, September 26th, 2021.These three maples have outperformed this year compared to other years which indicates, to us, the special fall color season it has been this year. September 26th, 2021.Sunrise kayak on Island lake near Wavy Gravy ski trail, September 26th, 2021.Late afternoon scene looking towards the lodge, September 26th, 2021.Switchyard at Maplelag, September 26th, 2021. Leaf clearing on the Maplelag trails is a non stop process from now until November, weather permitting. September 25th, 2021.Start of the ski trails to the south, September 25th, 2021.Twin Lakes ski trail, September 26th, 2021.
A wet weekend with nearly 4″ of rain! Bit more than we expected but very much welcomed after the warm and dry conditions as of late. Overall conditions have been great for clearing leaves off the ski trails with the dry weather. We have been working on most of the trail system daily clearing leaves off as they fall. Having the trails as clear as possible before the snow flies allows us to open the trails on minimal snow.
We hit our peak of fall color around September 24th but still enjoying some great autumn scenes. The poplar, oak and tamarack trees still on tap for a display of nature beauty as we enjoy one of our favorite times of year.
We are focused on having the ski trails in tip top shape going into the winter. We have been on the trails daily, weather permitting, with final mowing and clearing leaves etc. We will continue throughout the fall right up until the frost sets in and snow flies.
The mountain bike trails are open for riding. We will continue maintaining the trails, and will be open, weather permitting, until November 1st. The Maplelag trails are closed to horse travel and motorized vehicles.
Rootin Tootin trail, October 7th, 2021Crossing to the western trails, October 7th, 2021.Mountain bike singletrack, October 6th, 2021. We are clearing leaves off the singletrack this week as well.Another clearing on Suicide Hill, October 5th, 2021.Fall grooming on Sap Run trail, October 4th, 2021.Our wonderful trail volunteer, Denny, out for a hike on Skaters Waltz. Good to see Denny out after hip surgery the end of the summer. October 4th, 2021. Clearing out side of trail on “Kamikaze Hill” on Skaters Waltz, October 4th, 2021. There are select areas we clear along the side of the trail used for “snow farming”. On south facing slopes or other areas that need more snow on the trails, we have spots we can shovel from early season to build up the base. Fall color scene at end of Maplelag driveway, October 1st, 2021.Leaf clearing on Sukkerbusk trail, September 30th, 2021.Incredible fall scenes on the mountain bike trail, September 29th, 2021.Golden scene on Mother North Star ski trail, September 28th, 2021. Many leaves falling down today!South slough on Mother North Star, September 28th, 2021. Tamarack trees in the middle still a week or so from their autumn gold.Late afternoon sun highlighting maples near the Finnish Log cabin, September 27th, 2021.Sap Run ski trail after leaf clearing, September 27th, 2021. With the thick canopy of leaves at Maplelag, it will be a month long process to keep clear. Leaf clearing on Sukerbusk, September 27th, 2021. We will continue clearing leaves on all the trails throughout the fall. The main trails, such as Sukkebusk, we try to have completely free of leaves before the snow flies. Have a smooth and clear as possible deck allows us to be skiing on minimal snow. Fall color scene lakeside lodge, September 26th, 2021.View of Little Sugarbush Lake from the wood fired sauna, September 26th, 2021.These three maples have outperformed this year compared to other years which indicates, to us, the special fall color season it has been this year. September 26th, 2021.Sunrise kayak on Island lake near Wavy Gravy ski trail, September 26th, 2021.Late afternoon scene looking towards the lodge, September 26th, 2021.Switchyard at Maplelag, September 26th, 2021. Leaf clearing on the Maplelag trails is a non stop process from now until November, weather permitting. September 25th, 2021.Start of the ski trails to the south, September 25th, 2021.Twin Lakes ski trail, September 26th, 2021.Golden hour color on Sukkerbusk ski trail, September 23rd, 2021.Trail head, September 23rd, 2021.Tamarack trees in the slough surrounded by fall color, September 23rd, 2021. Along with the poplar trees standing tall, will change in October.Mother North Star ski trail, September 23rd, 2021.Switchyard scene September 22nd, 2021.Golden hour near the basketball court, September 22nd, 2021.Another incredible September evening, September 21st, 2021.
Trails are open with damp/wet conditions. Watch the inside of some berms for greasy spots. Off and on rain over the weekend was welcomed as conditions were very dry. We cleared on most of the course this week and trails that have been cleared are riding fantastic.
It has been a spectacular fall of riding with amazing late season weather. Even though we reached our peak of fall color 7-10 days ago, still some fantastic autumn scenes in the woods.
This week’s singletrack clearing: Twin Lakes cleared October 8th. Starter loop including Lakeside drops and Feeling Lucky cleared Wednesday October 6th. Bullhead Bootleg, Inner trails and Hudson’s Hula cleared Thursday October 7th. We will do one more final clearing of the complete trail system next week.
The mountain bike trails will continue to be open until November 1st, weather permitting. We will leave the signage up for Citizen, Sport, Comp and Expert and the LagChilada signs remain in place for the LagChilada challenge. (Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this past weekend!)
Fantastic Labor Day weekend for the Laddies Loppet. Thanks everyone who came to the race. Race recap click here.
Twin Lakes singletrack “bridge section”, October 9th, 2021.Derek H out to take on the full “LagChilada” challenge, October 8th, 2021.Bjorp’s singletrack, October 8th, 2021.“Moorhead” singletrack after fresh clearing, October 7th, 2021. Trails recently cleared are riding fantastic!Clearing on Hudson’s Hula, October 7th, 2021.End of Twin Lakes singletrack after clearing, October 7th, 2021. Rest of Twin Lakes on tap for clearing Friday. Lakeside singletrack at dusk, October 6th, 2021.Fresh cleared singletrack on the starter loop, October 6th, 2021. Clearing leaves on the starter loop, October 6th, 2021.Start of North Loup Gnar, October 5th, 2021.Leaf covered “Feeling Lucky”singletrack, October 5th, 2021.Fall riding on the ski trail, September 29th, 2021.North Star singletrack, September 29th, 2021.Bullhead bootleg connector, September 29th, 2021.Leaf clearing on the singletrack, September 28th, 2021. Leaves quickly covering the deck with new leaves falling fast now. Ski trail segment of bike course, September 28th, 2021. Ladies heading out on the Laddies course! September 26th, 2021. Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, September 25th, 2021.Rolling on the ski trail, September 25th, 2021.Rock garden on “North Loup Gnar” singletrack, September 25th, 2021.
Incredible fall weather continuing into the first week of October. Conditions have been great for clearing leaves off the ski trails with dry weather. We have been working on most of the trail system daily clearing leaves off as they fall. Having the trails as clear as possible before the snow flies allows us to open the trails on minimal snow.
We hit our peak of fall color around September 24th but still enjoying some great autumn scenes. The poplar, oak and tamarack trees still on tap for a display of nature beauty as we enjoy one of our favorite times of year.
We are focused on having the ski trails in tip top shape going into the winter. We have been on the trails daily, weather permitting, with final mowing and clearing leaves etc. We will continue throughout the fall right up until the frost sets in and snow flies.
The mountain bike trails are open for riding. We will continue maintaining the trails, and will be open, weather permitting, until November 1st. The Maplelag trails are closed to horse travel and motorized vehicles.
Rootin Tootin trail, October 7th, 2021Crossing to the western trails, October 7th, 2021.Mountain bike singletrack, October 6th, 2021. We are clearing leaves off the singletrack this week as well.Another clearing on Suicide Hill, October 5th, 2021.Fall grooming on Sap Run trail, October 4th, 2021.Our wonderful trail volunteer, Denny, out for a hike on Skaters Waltz. Good to see Denny out after hip surgery the end of the summer. October 4th, 2021. Clearing out side of trail on “Kamikaze Hill” on Skaters Waltz, October 4th, 2021. There are select areas we clear along the side of the trail used for “snow farming”. On south facing slopes or other areas that need more snow on the trails, we have spots we can shovel from early season to build up the base. Fall color scene at end of Maplelag driveway, October 1st, 2021.Leaf clearing on Sukkerbusk trail, September 30th, 2021.Incredible fall scenes on the mountain bike trail, September 29th, 2021.Golden scene on Mother North Star ski trail, September 28th, 2021. Many leaves falling down today!South slough on Mother North Star, September 28th, 2021. Tamarack trees in the middle still a week or so from their autumn gold.Late afternoon sun highlighting maples near the Finnish Log cabin, September 27th, 2021.Sap Run ski trail after leaf clearing, September 27th, 2021. With the thick canopy of leaves at Maplelag, it will be a month long process to keep clear. Leaf clearing on Sukerbusk, September 27th, 2021. We will continue clearing leaves on all the trails throughout the fall. The main trails, such as Sukkebusk, we try to have completely free of leaves before the snow flies. Have a smooth and clear as possible deck allows us to be skiing on minimal snow. Fall color scene lakeside lodge, September 26th, 2021.View of Little Sugarbush Lake from the wood fired sauna, September 26th, 2021.These three maples have outperformed this year compared to other years which indicates, to us, the special fall color season it has been this year. September 26th, 2021.Sunrise kayak on Island lake near Wavy Gravy ski trail, September 26th, 2021.Late afternoon scene looking towards the lodge, September 26th, 2021.Switchyard at Maplelag, September 26th, 2021. Leaf clearing on the Maplelag trails is a non stop process from now until November, weather permitting. September 25th, 2021.Start of the ski trails to the south, September 25th, 2021.Twin Lakes ski trail, September 26th, 2021.Golden hour color on Sukkerbusk ski trail, September 23rd, 2021.Trail head, September 23rd, 2021.Tamarack trees in the slough surrounded by fall color, September 23rd, 2021. Along with the poplar trees standing tall, will change in October.Mother North Star ski trail, September 23rd, 2021.Switchyard scene September 22nd, 2021.Golden hour near the basketball court, September 22nd, 2021.Another incredible September evening, September 21st, 2021.
Trails are open. Leafy surface on top of hardpack/dry conditions. We are clearing on the trails today with the starter loop being cleared. More clearing planned on Thursday and Friday. Spectacular fall riding in place with amazing late season weather to boot. Even though we reached our peak of fall color 7-10 days ago, still some fantastic autumn scenes in the woods.
Leaves are coming down and covering the surface. Use a little extra caution! We are clearing when they become thicker and have already cleared the course multiple times in effort to keep up with the many leaves from thick woods canopy at Maplelag.
This week’s singletrack clearing plans: Starter loop including Lakeside drops and Feeling Lucky cleared today Wednesday October 6th. We plan to clear on the remainder of the course Thursday and Friday. Conditions should be really nice end of the week into the weekend!
The mountain bike trails will continue to be open until November 1st, weather permitting. We will leave the signage up for Citizen, Sport, Comp and Expert and the LagChilada signs remain in place for the LagChilada challenge. (Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this past weekend!)
Fantastic Labor Day weekend for the Laddies Loppet. Thanks everyone who came to the race. Race recap click here.
Fresh cleared singletrack on the starter loop, October 6th, 2021. The deck should stay clear a bit longer now that most of the leaves are down. Clearing leaves on the starter loop, October 6th, 2021.Start of North Loup Gnar, October 5th, 2021.Leaf covered “Feeling Lucky”singletrack, October 5th, 2021.Fall riding on the ski trail, September 29th, 2021.North Star singletrack, September 29th, 2021.Bullhead bootleg connector, September 29th, 2021.Leaf clearing on the singletrack, September 28th, 2021. Leaves quickly covering the deck with new leaves falling fast now. Ski trail segment of bike course, September 28th, 2021. Ladies heading out on the Laddies course! September 26th, 2021. Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, September 25th, 2021.Rolling on the ski trail, September 25th, 2021.Rock garden on “North Loup Gnar” singletrack, September 25th, 2021.
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