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Ski Trail

Trail Report

Great day yesterday hosting the Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships! Beautiful spring skiing day. Warming temps made for tougher conditions for the racers, snow and base held out great other than a few small exposed areas. Nice job to everyone who competed.

Froze down hard last night and the trails are icy this morning. Slow to warm up today and we are in full spring skiing mode. We will be grooming on skaters waltz and north loup mid day. We will be erasing the one track on North Loup adding a skate lane. Other classic trails have good tracks, timing is critical for best skiing during spring conditions. Generally 11-2 is the “sweet spot” skiing. Outside of this time frame, fast and icy before, slower and damp after. Again, things can change quick one way or another. We plan to have the trails open through the weekend. There will be some thin spots etc. Use caution, good attitude there is some great skiing to be had for a few more days.

Trails are open for day use. All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. (click here) We are closed for the season for lodging and meal packages.

Note: Please do not snowshoe or walk on ski or fat bike trails. Thank you! We have designated snowshoe trails for snowshoeing and walking. We take pride in having as “clean” as possible ski and fat bike trails.

Select singletrack loops groomed for fat biking totaling 25km. Report on the Fat Bike trail report.


Lotvola Cup is Back! Click here for more details. (We are working on updating the participant list)

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website.(click here) Parking in first parking lot as you enter Maplelag. Click here for trail map. There are no services in the main lodge. No ski rental available at this time. No lodging or meals available for the remainder of the skiing season.

Double tracked Trails: include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, and Mother Hen.

Singletrack classic skiing includes Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, Bootleg extension/second half of Bullhead lake trail, and Roy’s Run.

Skate trails groomed include Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Single Green, Krisitin’s Kutoff, and Skaters Extension.

Adventure trails: First part of Bullhead and Lucky’s are not machine groomed and are “adventure” ski trails with skier made track. Bootleg extension is now groomed. The north end is has a few rough spots but passable. The first part of Bullhead remains an adventure trail.

Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.

Total new snowfall past 24 hours, Trace. Snowfall past 29 days around 25″. Total snowfall on season 39″ (since October 14th) Compacted base on trail 1-6″.

Snowshoe trail is open for snowshoeing. Please no hiking or walking on the ski trails!

First part of Bullhead Lake and Lucky’s Loype that traverse on AMA land not groomed. Use caution as unmarked obstacles etc. may exist.

Please note the lodge will be closed to day skiers as a result of COVID-19 precautions. This includes no ski rental availability. Porta bathrooms in far parking lot. Please help keep Maplelag open by limiting inside use.

Start of one of the “pod” races for Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships, March 2nd, 2021.
Congrat to boys Section 8 champ, Logan Jensen. March 2nd, 2021.
Congrats to girls Section 8 champ, Lilian Schaeffer. March 2nd, 2021.
Girls racing action, March 2nd, 2021.
Boys racing action, March 2nd, 2021.
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Setting track on Mother North Star as part of the Section 8 classic course, March 1st, 2021.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Excellent riding conditions. Velcro surface. Please ride in the mornings before it thaws so we can preserve the base as long as possible. Thanks!

For best riding experience, run lower tire pressure and widest tires possible. (please no mountain bikes) If you are making ruts, you need to lower your tire pressure. It will also make the riding easier and more fun! Please no hiking or snowshoeing on Fat Bike trails. Maplelag is one of the few tracks in the country that have fat bike exclusive use providing a smooth and level deck.

Grooming update: Entire 25km loop is open and groomed. Most recent grooming on February 25th.

To access the bootleg loop, take Skaters Waltz ski trail, riding on the side than take Suicide Hill singletrack to bottom of Suicide Hill to access the Bootleg loop. Back up Suicide Hill on Skaters Waltz and follow grooming and look for eventual signage to complete the loop and continue on to Twin Lakes. To ride just Twin Lakes access half way down the driveway. Sukkerwest singletrack is accessed at end of the driveway and is a great beginner or starter loop.

Thanks Ben Olson for the volunteer grooming and use of the snowdog groomer!

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. The Maplelag trails are not subsidized in any way and passes help offset grooming and property taxes.

Light dusting of snow on the fat bike singletrack, March 1st, 2021.
Grooming on the entire Fat Bike trail loop, February 25th, 2021.
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Deck in great shape after Saturday’s riders packed in the light fluff snow, February 21st, 2021.
Ski Trail

Trail Report


Great day of skiing on the plate! Today we will be hosting the Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships. The first part of Sukkerbusk (to the right), Sap Run, Mother North Star and Skaters Waltz will be closed for the races today. If you come day skiing, please use Sukkerbusk to the left to access the west trails and northern trails. Thank you! The western and northern trails have a light dusting of new snow on top of the most recent grooming. The tracks are in great shape and the new snow was skied in Monday. Snow will get slow when it warms up but a nice March day of skiing on tap!

Trails are open for day use. All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. (click here) We are closed for the season for lodging and meal packages.

Note: Please do not snowshoe or walk on ski or fat bike trails. Thank you! We have designated snowshoe trails for snowshoeing and walking. We take pride in having as “clean” as possible ski and fat bike trails.

Select singletrack loops groomed for fat biking totaling 25km. Report on the Fat Bike trail report.


Lotvola Cup is Back! Click here for more details. (We are working on updating the participant list)

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website.(click here) Parking in first parking lot as you enter Maplelag. Click here for trail map. There are no services in the main lodge. No ski rental available at this time. No lodging or meals available for the remainder of the skiing season.

Double tracked Trails: include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, and Mother Hen.

Singletrack classic skiing includes Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, Bootleg extension/second half of Bullhead lake trail, and Roy’s Run.

Skate trails groomed include Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Single Green, Krisitin’s Kutoff, and Skaters Extension.

Adventure trails: First part of Bullhead and Lucky’s are not machine groomed and are “adventure” ski trails with skier made track. Bootleg extension is now groomed. The north end is has a few rough spots but passable. The first part of Bullhead remains an adventure trail.

Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.

Total new snowfall past 24 hours, Trace. Snowfall past 29 days around 25″. Total snowfall on season 39″ (since October 14th) Compacted base on trail 4-8″.

Snowshoe trail is open for snowshoeing. Please no hiking or walking on the ski trails!

First part of Bullhead Lake and Lucky’s Loype that traverse on AMA land not groomed. Use caution as unmarked obstacles etc. may exist.

Please note the lodge will be closed to day skiers as a result of COVID-19 precautions. This includes no ski rental availability. Porta bathrooms in far parking lot. Please help keep Maplelag open by limiting inside use.

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Setting track on Mother North Star as part of the Section 8 classic course, March 1st, 2021.
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Setting track on Mother North Star as part of the Section 8 classic course, March 1st, 2021.
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Grooming on Skaters Waltz for the Section race tomorrow. Pulling up older transformed snow and mixing with the new snow from last night. When temp warms up tomorrow, the surface will slow down with the new dry snow in the mix but the deck and base is rock solid like concrete.
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Ready for the racers! March 1st, 2021.
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Dusting of light snow on top of the trails this morning, March 1st, 2021. New snow will slow down the skiing big time. Conditions will be slower until the next melt freeze cycle. We will have the trails open for as long as possible. Spring ski conditions, fast in the morning, slower mid morning than faster again at dusk. We will groom trails with the best coverage as long as we can.
Bike Trail

Trail Report

Trails are open. Dusting of new snow on top of the 25km groomed loop that is rock solid. Riding should be good in the morning. Moving into the rest of the week, please ride in the mornings before it thaws so we can preserve the base as long as possible. Thanks!

For best riding experience, run lower tire pressure and widest tires possible. (please no mountain bikes) If you are making ruts, you need to lower your tire pressure. It will also make the riding easier and more fun! Please no hiking or snowshoeing on Fat Bike trails. Maplelag is one of the few tracks in the country that have fat bike exclusive use providing a smooth and level deck.

Grooming update: Entire 25km loop is open and groomed. Most recent grooming on February 25th.

To access the bootleg loop, take Skaters Waltz ski trail, riding on the side than take Suicide Hill singletrack to bottom of Suicide Hill to access the Bootleg loop. Back up Suicide Hill on Skaters Waltz and follow grooming and look for eventual signage to complete the loop and continue on to Twin Lakes. To ride just Twin Lakes access half way down the driveway. Sukkerwest singletrack is accessed at end of the driveway and is a great beginner or starter loop.

Thanks Ben Olson for the volunteer grooming and use of the snowdog groomer!

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. The Maplelag trails are not subsidized in any way and passes help offset grooming and property taxes.

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Light dusting of snow on the fat bike singletrack, March 1st, 2021.
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Grooming on the entire Fat Bike trail loop, February 25th, 2021.
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Deck in great shape after Saturday’s riders packed in the light fluff snow, February 21st, 2021.
Ski Trail

Trail Report

Nice day of skiing, felt more like early January than the first day of March! March sunshine in full force making for a beautiful day. A dusting of snow overnight. New snow slowed the skiing down after faster conditions over the weekend. Today we groomed the trails used for the Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships which will be held tomorrow, Tuesday March 2nd, 2021. The first part of Sukkerbusk (to the right), Sap Run, Mother North Star and Skaters Waltz will be closed for the races tomorrow, March 2nd. If you come day skiing tomorrow, please use Sukkerbusk to the left to access the west trails and northern trails. Thank you!

Trails are open for day use. All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. (click here) We are closed for the season for lodging and meal packages.

Note: Please do not snowshoe or walk on ski or fat bike trails. Thank you! We have designated snowshoe trails for snowshoeing and walking. We take pride in having as “clean” as possible ski and fat bike trails.

Select singletrack loops groomed for fat biking totaling 25km. Report on the Fat Bike trail report.


Lotvola Cup is Back! Click here for more details. (We are working on updating the participant list)

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website.(click here) Parking in first parking lot as you enter Maplelag. Click here for trail map. There are no services in the main lodge. No ski rental available at this time. No lodging or meals available for the remainder of the skiing season.

Double tracked Trails: include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, and Mother Hen.

Singletrack classic skiing includes Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, Bootleg extension/second half of Bullhead lake trail, and Roy’s Run.

Skate trails groomed include Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Single Green, Krisitin’s Kutoff, and Skaters Extension.

Adventure trails: First part of Bullhead and Lucky’s are not machine groomed and are “adventure” ski trails with skier made track. Bootleg extension is now groomed. The north end is has a few rough spots but passable. The first part of Bullhead remains an adventure trail.

Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.

Total new snowfall past 24 hours, Trace. Snowfall past 29 days around 25″. Total snowfall on season 39″ (since October 14th) Compacted base on trail 4-8″.

Snowshoe trail is open for snowshoeing. Please no hiking or walking on the ski trails!

First part of Bullhead Lake and Lucky’s Loype that traverse on AMA land not groomed. Use caution as unmarked obstacles etc. may exist.

Please note the lodge will be closed to day skiers as a result of COVID-19 precautions. This includes no ski rental availability. Porta bathrooms in far parking lot. Please help keep Maplelag open by limiting inside use.

Setting track on Mother North Star as part of the Section 8 classic course, March 1st, 2021.
Setting track on Mother North Star as part of the Section 8 classic course, March 1st, 2021.
Grooming on Skaters Waltz for the Section race tomorrow. Pulling up older transformed snow and mixing with the new snow from last night. When temp warms up tomorrow, the surface will slow down with the new dry snow in the mix but the deck and base is rock solid like concrete.
Ready for the racers! March 1st, 2021.
Dusting of light snow on top of the trails this morning, March 1st, 2021. New snow will slow down the skiing big time. Conditions will be slower until the next melt freeze cycle. We will have the trails open for as long as possible. Spring ski conditions, fast in the morning, slower mid morning than faster again at dusk. We will groom trails with the best coverage as long as we can.