A nice dusting of fresh snow overnight with 3″ of new snow. The first inch or so was wet and damp than last few inches more dry and fluffy. The new snow and cooler temps today (9 degrees at 8am) will make for nice skiing today. With warmer temps expected Thursday and Friday, skiing could get a bit sticky and slower with the new snow. Best skiing will be in mornings for faster and drier snow, afternoon for slower and stickier snow. Grooming on the Section Course and Lotvola Cup course today, roll packing than setting track/structure. (Sap Run, Mother North Star, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, North Loup-Skaters Waltz) More trails to be groomed into the weekend.
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 andfat bike trails.
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, 3″. 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.
Grooming the fresh snow and setting new track on North Loup, February 24th, 2021. Sunset grooming on Sap Run, February 22nd, 2021.Tracks will be glazed in the morning but softening as the day passes. Plenty of snow and good skiing to be had with a little extra caution.Skaters Waltz late afternoon, February 22nd, 2021.Little Falls girls skiers Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Little Falls boys, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Fergus Falls boys, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Brainerd boys, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Moorhead boys, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Brainerd girls, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Moorhead girls, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Grooming at dusk on Mother North Star, February 21st, 2021.Nice job Glenn and Knute skiing the Lotvola Cup three times en route to the Birkie Virtual, February 21st, 2021.
A great day for the Section Preview Meet on Monday. Temps warmed up during the day but the snow held out great. Nice job to all the skiers competing on changing conditions throughout the day. Lots of smiles, hooting and hollering, good attitude=great skiing when there is snow on the ground!
Trails will be glazed/icy in the morning but softening as the day passes and good chance of snow in the afternoon. We plan to pack any new snow than reset most of the groomed track system Wednesday to Friday. With cooler temps later in the week and weekend combined with a solid base and any new snow, should have nice skiing well into the next week.
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 andfat bike trails.
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.
Trails groomed for double track include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, and Mother Hen.
Trails groomed forsingletrack classic skiing include 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, nil. Snowfall past 29 days around 22″. Total snowfall on season 34″ (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.
Sunset grooming on Sap Run, February 22nd, 2021.Tracks will be glazed in the morning but softening as the day passes. Plenty of snow and good skiing to be had with a little extra caution. Skaters Waltz late afternoon, February 22nd, 2021.Little Falls girls skiers Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Little Falls boys, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Fergus Falls boys, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Brainerd boys, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Moorhead boys, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Brainerd girls, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Moorhead girls, Section Preview meet, February 22nd, 2021.Grooming at dusk on Mother North Star, February 21st, 2021.Nice job Glenn and Knute skiing the Lotvola Cup three times en route to the Birkie Virtual, February 21st, 2021.
Warm weather softened the deck Monday and froze down hard last night. Great riding conditions this morning. Chance of snow later today, we are ready to groom if over an inch or two.
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 Tuesday February 16th.
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!
Deck in great shape after Saturday’s riders packed in the light fluff snow, February 21st, 2021.Twin Lakes singletrack, February 19th, 2021. Light dusting of fluff snow on top of rock solid base. Great riding!Twin Lakes singletrack, February 19th, 2021. Light dusting of fluff snow on top of rock solid base. Great riding!Start of SukkerWest singletrack, February 18th, 2021. Light coating of fine grained snow on top of solid deck.Grooming on Bootleg loop, February 16th, 2021.Sunset ride on Twin Lakes singletrack, February 15th, 2021.Rolling across Bullhead lake, access to Bootleg singletrack, February 15th, 2021.Sunset ride on Twin lakes singletrack, February 11th, 2021.Snow covered Twin Lakes rock garden, February 11th, 2021.Rolling through the rock garden, February 11th, 2021.Night riding, February 10th, 2021. Riding at night is a great experience. Forces you to focus on the trail 100% and unique in that the lighting is consistent on the trails with no shadows on the side.Twin Lakes singletrack at night, February 10th, 2021.Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, February 8th, 2021.Grooming on Bootleg singletrack, February 8th, 2021.Grooming over a bridge on Bootleg! February 8th, 2021.Bridge crossing on Bootleg singletrack loop, February 7th, 2021.Bootleg singletrack, February 7th, 2021.Few areas of windblown snow otherwise great riding conditions, February 7th, 2021.Twin Lakes singletrack, February 5th, 2021. Fresh groomed this morning.Great riding conditions in place, Twin Lakes singletrack, February 2nd, 2021.Connector segment on the inner trails, February 2nd, 2021.SnowDog groomer on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 26th, 2021.Bootleg singletrack freshly groomed, January 26th, 2021.Bootleg singletrack, January 26th, 2021.Great riding on Bootleg singletrack, January 25th, 2021. Dusting of fluff snow on top of rock solid base, rider packed surface.Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2021.Frosty fun! January 24th, 2021.Group of riders ready to hit the whole “FatLagChilada” today, January 23rd, 2021. Great to see so many riders out today!Ben and Heidi post ride, January 23rd, 2021. Thanks Ben for letting us use your SnowDog groomer!Excellent riding conditions on Bootleg singletrack, January 21st, 2021.Great riding on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 21st, 2021.Cold temps great for freezing down top water on Bullhead lake, January 21st, 2021.Fresh grooming on the entire fat bike trail, January 20th, 2021.Heading down Skaters Waltz, January 18th, 2021. To access the main loop and eventually Bootleg, take Skaters Waltz to the right.Inner segment singletrack, January 18th, 2021.Rolling across Bullhead Lake, January 18th, 2021.Bootleg singletrack loop, January 18th, 2021.Bridge crossing on Bootleg loop, January 18th, 2021.
A great weekend on the trails with fantastic ski conditions. Quite the contrast to temps earlier in the week……almost 70 degree difference! Warm temps and intense sunshine on Sunday softening the snow on the south facing slopes. Tracks glazing down again at night. At dusk we groomed the trails for today’s ski meet, Sap Run, Sukkerbusk (first par to left), Mother North Star and Sap Run. Races will run from 10am to 4:30pm on the above trails. All other trails open to skiing. Watch for a few icy glazed areas on south facing but should soften quickly with warm temps expected in the afternoon. Recommended trails to ski include North Loup and the western trails.
Tracks and signs of wildlife everywhere. A few more porcupines visible from the trails. The local fox has been sighted by skiers which is neat to hear after seeing it on the trails cams the past month. It has been sighted near the end of Mother North Star trail. Porcupines have been sighted off Mother North Star and Roy’s Run trails, about 1/3rd the way in on both trails. Lots of other tracks including deer, wolf, coyote, pine marten, fox, and beaver to name a few. Also look for the new and active eagle nest at the start of Island Lake trail. You can also see the nest at the top of “eagle view” at the top of the last downhill on Twin Lakes trail. Many birds also to keep an eye for including the swooping pileated woodpecker.
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 andfat bike trails.
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.
Trails groomed for double track include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, and Mother Hen.
Trails groomed forsingletrack classic skiing include 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 22″. Total snowfall on season 34″ (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.
Grooming at dusk on Mother North Star, February 21st, 2021.Nice job Glenn and Knute skiing the Lotvola Cup three times en route to the Birkie Virtual, February 21st, 2021.St Cloud Cathedral skiers checking out the Section course, February 20th, 2021. Preview meet on Monday, February 22nd. Sections will be held on March 2nd, 2021.
Birkie Virtual Classic skiers! February 20th, 2021.
Fresh double track on Rootin Tootin, February 19th, 2021.Fresh double track set on Rootin Tootin, February 19th, 2021.Skaters Waltz, the extension loops groomed this morning. February 19th, 2021.JibFly grooming February 19th, 2021.Fresh texture on Suicide Hill, February 19th, 2021.Wavy Gravy, February 19th, 2021. Groomed earlier in the week. Light coating of new snow, great conditions!Island lake trail waiting for the first skier to ski in the Maplelag Magic snow, February 19th, 2021.Fresh double track set on North Loup, February 18th, 2021. Classic skiers have been heard, double tracks to remain for the rest of the month!North Loup, February 18th, 2021.Fresh double track set on Twin Lakes, February 18th, 2021.Two porcupines in the same tree! Must taste good. Seeing the mess below, hard not to miss at the end of Roy’s Run, February 18th, 2021.
Excellent skiing, conditions about as good as it gets! Entire groomed system reset before the weekend. Saturday top notch day with brilliant sunshine. Another nice day on tap Sunday, bit more overcast but no wind and temps in 20’s should make for lovely day.
Tracks and signs of wildlife everywhere. A few more porcupines visible from the trails. The local fox has been sighted by skiers which is neat to hear after seeing it on the trails cams the past month. It has been sighted near the end of Mother North Star trail. Porcupines have been sighted off Mother North Star and Roy’s Run trails, about 1/3rd the way in on both trails. Lots of other tracks including deer, wolf, coyote, pine marten, fox, and beaver to name a few. Also look for the new and active eagle nest at the start of Island Lake trail. You can also see the nest at the top of “eagle view” at the top of the last downhill on Twin Lakes trail. Many birds also to keep an eye for including the swooping pileated woodpecker.
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 andfat bike trails.
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.
Trails groomed for double track include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, and Mother Hen.
Trails groomed forsingletrack classic skiing include 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 22″. Total snowfall on season 34″ (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.
Virtual Birkie Skiers! February 20th, 2021. Many skiers using the Maplelag trails to complete the “Virtual Birkie” this year.St Cloud Cathedral skiers checking out the Section course, February 20th, 2021. Preview meet on Monday, February 22nd. Sections will be held on March 2nd, 2021. Fresh double track on Rootin Tootin, February 19th, 2021.Fresh double track set on Rootin Tootin, February 19th, 2021.Skaters Waltz, the extension loops groomed this morning. February 19th, 2021.JibFly grooming February 19th, 2021.Fresh texture on Suicide Hill, February 19th, 2021.Wavy Gravy, February 19th, 2021. Groomed earlier in the week. Light coating of new snow, great conditions!Island lake trail waiting for the first skier to ski in the Maplelag Magic snow, February 19th, 2021.Fresh double track set on North Loup, February 18th, 2021. Classic skiers have been heard, double tracks to remain for the rest of the month!North Loup, February 18th, 2021.Fresh double track set on Twin Lakes, February 18th, 2021.Two porcupines in the same tree! Must taste good. Seeing the mess below, hard not to miss at the end of Roy’s Run, February 18th, 2021.Rootin Tootin ski trail, February 17th, 2021.Skaters Waltz extension skiing very nice, February 17th, 2021.Sunset over Island Lake trail, February 15th, 2021. Singletrack classic trails holding great form.Presidents Day morning skier, February 15th, 2021. Another day of double digit sub zero temps. Dry air, low AQI, no wind and brilliant sunshine making it feel much warmer and another great day on the trails.Frosty skiers! February 14th, 2021.Skaters Waltz firm and relatively fast considering the cold snow temps, February 14th, 2021.Striding through Twin Lakes, February 13th, 2021.Afternoon skier on Mother North Star, February 13th, 2021.Pushing through on Roy’s Run, February 13th, 2021.Cold weather no problem, with good attitude, positive mindset and proper clothing, February 13th, 2021.Sukkerbusk striders, February 13th, 2021.Heading out for a afternoon ski, February 21st, 2021.Pole and Go! February 13th, 2021.“Beautiful day to ski!” February 13th, 2021.“Mom, I was too warm!” February 13th, 2021.Morning skiers on Sap Run, February 12th, 2021. Cold temps but no wind, sunshine and great conditions making fora nice morning!Afternoon grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 12th, 2021.Lucky’s Loype, February 12th, 2021. Skier made track. Slower conditions and a good short trail to ski when cooler. (Intermediate to advanced trail.)Braving the brisk weather and enjoying the great conditions! February 11th, 2021.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk start segment, February 11th, 2021.Grooming bypass for JibFly, February 11th, 2021. Using bypass makes for a nice short loop option to ski with the cooler temps.Enjoying the double track on North Loup February 10th, 2021. For classic lovers, this trails skis much better when set “best line”!Twin Lakes, February 10th, 2021. Left track a bit slower, groomed over weekend. Right track a bit faster, groomed 2.9.21.Wolf scat on Wavy Gravy, February 10th, 2021. The wolf had come off the field before the trail turns south and walked on the trail until Island. Had a bathroom break then went across Island Lake…..
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