Excellent surface conditions for riding. Base is rock solid and riding about as good as it gets. Few areas drifted but nothing to diminish the riding experience. Entire loop groomed Friday, February 5th.
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 Friday February 5th. Trail open to tires 3.5″ and wider. Run low tire pressure (4-6 psi) until the deck hardens up. Please no mountain bikes.
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!
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.
Trails are open. Folks dressing proper and are out skiing. Good job to everyone getting out!! Reports have been good despite the cooler weather and typical response is “felt warmer than expected”. It is exhilarating for sure and for us, feels good to have a good cold front now and then. The wind has settled down and despite cooler air temp, it feels much better.
Entire groomed trail system groomed the past three days except Island Lake trail. Bit slower conditions with the cold temps and fresh snow but trails like Sukkerbusk and Sap Run will see more skier traffic and be bit faster skiing. Other trails recommended to ski are the inner double track trails. If venturing out, be prepared and recommended to ski Twin Lakes or North Loup for longer loops.
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. Also, be sure to look for porcupines 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, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star and Mother Hen.
Trails groomed forsingletrack classic skiing include Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, and Roy’s Run. North Loup now groomed with track on side of skate lane.
Skate trails groomed include Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Single Green, Krisitin’s Kutoff, Skaters Extension and North Loup.
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 rough and probably best to take skis off and walk through. The first part of Bullhead remains an adventure trail. To access the Bootleg loop without skiing the adventure part, one can ski the last part of Bullhead to the extension, ski the extension loop than back out on Bullhead trail.
Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.
Total new snowfall past 24 hours, trace. Snowfall past 24 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. Not recommended to ski, assume all risk.
Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.
Please note the lodge will be closed to day skiers as a result of COVID-19 precautions. This includes no ski rental availability. If you do enter the lodge, please follow signs for entering and exiting. Restrooms located downstairs. Porta bathrooms in far parking lot. Please help keep Maplelag open by limiting inside use.
Afternoon skiers on North Star, February 6th, 2021.Afternoon skiers on Sukkerbusk, February 6th, 2021.Finishing up a afternoon ski, February 6th, 2021.Sap Run striders, February 6th, 2021.Lucky’s Loype bushwhackers, February 6th, 2021.Very slow skating today, February 6th, 2021.Bomber tracks at Twin Lakes crossing, February 6th, 2021. Areas of drifting etc. in open areas. Morning skiers on Sukkebusk, February 21st, 2021.Sundog over Mother North Star trail, setting new track, February 5th, 2021.Grooming on Rootin Tootin, February 5th, 2021.Skaters Waltz extension along with all skate trails groomed today, February 5th, 2021.Great fat biking conditions! Entire 25km loop fresh groomed Friday, February 4th, 2021.Sun Dog over the slough! February 5th, 2021.Double tracking on Loon Return, February 5th, 2021. Fat bike trail on left!Sun Dog over the Lodge! February 5th, 2021.Setting track on Wavy Gravy trail at “Dead Horse Gulch”, February 4th, 2021.Mushroom along Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2021. The deer have been eating the mushrooms that are accessible.Setting new track on Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2021.Island Lake trail, February 4th, 2021. New snow skier packed on top of recent grooming. Will be slower skiing this weekend if looking to gear down.Setting track in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy trail, February 4th, 2021. With wind blowing across, expect areas of drifting. In the woods all good!New track cutting on Mother North Star trail, February 2nd, 2021.New tracks on JibFly, February 2nd, 2021.Touch of frost along the sloughs, February 2nd, 2021.Island Lake trail left, Twin Lakes trail right, February 2nd, 2021.Island Lake trail, February 2nd, 2021. Grooming on singletrack trails holding out nice and skiing very well.Skaters Waltz, February 2nd, 2021. Skating remains fantastic!Loon Return getting double tracks after only one track most of the season, February 2nd, 2021.Sap Run set for another great day of skiing, January 31st, 2021. The base of the tracks is sugary silky snow making for very nice ski experience!Setting track through the skinny field towards Suicide Hill, January 31st, 2021. This is the first part of Bullhead trail. The second AMA segment is not groomed, “adventure ski” status and unmarked obstacles exist. After AMA segment, the rest of the trail is groomed including the Bootleg extension.Skate deck refresh on skaters extension, January 31st, 2021. Awesome skate ski conditions right now!Members of the Champlain Park Nordic Ski team all smiles after a fun day on the trails, January 30th, 2021.Morning groom on Skaters Waltz, January 30th, 2021.Resetting track on Sukkerbusk for a mid day refresh and putting out a few Lotvola Cup signs in the process, January 30th, 2021. We are working on improving the signage.Skier in the Moorhead Nordic Invite ski race, January 28th, 2021.Skiers in the Moorhead Nordic Invite ski race, January 28th, 2021.Thanks Denny and Terry and everyone that helped with the meet! January 28th, 2021.Afternoon grooming on Island Lake trail, January 28th, 2021.Grooming under the moonlight and solar lights on Sap Run, January 28th, 2021.Return on Bullhead lake trail, January 28th, 2021.First part of Bullhead is a skier made track, January 28th, 2021.
Another honest winter day on tap! Temp around 0 with a breeze and haze snow. Total new accumulation past 36 hours just under 2″. All double tracked trails groomed this morning as well as the skate trails again. We groomed the Thursday new snow into the existing base on the skate trails and reset track on Wavy Gravy, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Bullhead Bootleg and Loon Return Thursday afternoon. Cooler weather moving in, we are open every day. Take shorter trips, dress proper and plenty of good skiing to be had. Frontal snow slowing the skiing down,
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. Also, be sure to look for porcupines 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, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star and Mother Hen.
Trails groomed forsingletrack classic skiing include Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, and Roy’s Run. North Loup now groomed with track on side of skate lane.
Skate trails groomed include Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Single Green, Krisitin’s Kutoff, Skaters Extension and North Loup.
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 rough and probably best to take skis off and walk through. The first part of Bullhead remains an adventure trail. To access the Bootleg loop without skiing the adventure part, one can ski the last part of Bullhead to the extension, ski the extension loop than back out on Bullhead trail.
Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.
Total new snowfall past 24 hours, trace. Snowfall past 24 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. Not recommended to ski, assume all risk.
Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.
Please note the lodge will be closed to day skiers as a result of COVID-19 precautions. This includes no ski rental availability. If you do enter the lodge, please follow signs for entering and exiting. Restrooms located downstairs. Porta bathrooms in far parking lot. Please help keep Maplelag open by limiting inside use.
Sundog over Mother North Star trail, setting new track, February 5th, 2021.Grooming on Rootin Tootin, February 5th, 2021.Skaters Waltz extension along with all skate trails groomed today, February 5th, 2021.Sun Dog over the slough! February 5th, 2021.Double tracking on Loon Return, February 5th, 2021. Fat bike trail on left!Sun Dog over the Lodge! February 5th, 2021.Setting track on Wavy Gravy trail at “Dead Horse Gulch”, February 4th, 2021.Mushroom along Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2021. The deer have been eating the mushrooms that are accessible. Setting new track on Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2021. Island Lake trail, February 4th, 2021. New snow skier packed on top of recent grooming. Will be slower skiing this weekend if looking to gear down.Setting track in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy trail, February 4th, 2021. With wind blowing across, expect areas of drifting. In the woods all good!New track cutting on Mother North Star trail, February 2nd, 2021.New tracks on JibFly, February 2nd, 2021.Touch of frost along the sloughs, February 2nd, 2021.Island Lake trail left, Twin Lakes trail right, February 2nd, 2021.Island Lake trail, February 2nd, 2021. Grooming on singletrack trails holding out nice and skiing very well.Skaters Waltz, February 2nd, 2021. Skating remains fantastic!Loon Return getting double tracks after only one track most of the season, February 2nd, 2021.Sap Run set for another great day of skiing, January 31st, 2021. The base of the tracks is sugary silky snow making for very nice ski experience!Setting track through the skinny field towards Suicide Hill, January 31st, 2021. This is the first part of Bullhead trail. The second AMA segment is not groomed, “adventure ski” status and unmarked obstacles exist. After AMA segment, the rest of the trail is groomed including the Bootleg extension.Skate deck refresh on skaters extension, January 31st, 2021. Awesome skate ski conditions right now!Members of the Champlain Park Nordic Ski team all smiles after a fun day on the trails, January 30th, 2021.Morning groom on Skaters Waltz, January 30th, 2021.Resetting track on Sukkerbusk for a mid day refresh and putting out a few Lotvola Cup signs in the process, January 30th, 2021. We are working on improving the signage.Skier in the Moorhead Nordic Invite ski race, January 28th, 2021.Skiers in the Moorhead Nordic Invite ski race, January 28th, 2021.Thanks Denny and Terry and everyone that helped with the meet! January 28th, 2021.Afternoon grooming on Island Lake trail, January 28th, 2021.Grooming under the moonlight and solar lights on Sap Run, January 28th, 2021.Return on Bullhead lake trail, January 28th, 2021.First part of Bullhead is a skier made track, January 28th, 2021.
Excellent riding conditions. Base is rock solid and riding about as good as it gets. Entire loop groomed Friday, February 5th.
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 Friday February 5th. Trail open to tires 3.5″ and wider. Run low tire pressure (4-6 psi) until the deck hardens up. Please no mountain bikes.
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!
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.
Great ski conditions! Good ol winter day. Light snow falling most of the day, an inch or two new accumulation. We groomed new snow into the existing base on the skate trails and reset track on Wavy Gravy, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Bullhead Bootleg and Loon Return. All double tracked trails on tap for grooming Friday morning as well as the skate trails again. Cooler weather moving in, we are open every day. Take shorter trips, dress proper and plenty of good skiing to be had.
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. Also, be sure to look for porcupines 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, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star and Mother Hen.
Trails groomed forsingletrack classic skiing include Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, and Roy’s Run. North Loup now groomed with track on side of skate lane.
Skate trails groomed include Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Single Green, Krisitin’s Kutoff, Skaters Extension and North Loup.
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 rough and probably best to take skis off and walk through. The first part of Bullhead remains an adventure trail. To access the Bootleg loop without skiing the adventure part, one can ski the last part of Bullhead to the extension, ski the extension loop than back out on Bullhead trail.
Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.
Total new snowfall past 24 hours, trace. Snowfall past 24 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. Not recommended to ski, assume all risk.
Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.
Please note the lodge will be closed to day skiers as a result of COVID-19 precautions. This includes no ski rental availability. If you do enter the lodge, please follow signs for entering and exiting. Restrooms located downstairs. Porta bathrooms in far parking lot. Please help keep Maplelag open by limiting inside use.
Setting track on Wavy Gravy trail at “Dead Horse Gulch”, February 4th, 2021.Mushroom along Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2021. The deer have been eating the mushrooms that are accessible. Setting new track on Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2021. Island Lake trail, February 4th, 2021. New snow skier packed on top of recent grooming. Will be slower skiing this weekend if looking to gear down.Setting track in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy trail, February 4th, 2021. With wind blowing across, expect areas of drifting. In the woods all good!New track cutting on Mother North Star trail, February 2nd, 2021.New tracks on JibFly, February 2nd, 2021.Touch of frost along the sloughs, February 2nd, 2021.Island Lake trail left, Twin Lakes trail right, February 2nd, 2021.Island Lake trail, February 2nd, 2021. Grooming on singletrack trails holding out nice and skiing very well.Skaters Waltz, February 2nd, 2021. Skating remains fantastic!Loon Return getting double tracks after only one track most of the season, February 2nd, 2021.Sap Run set for another great day of skiing, January 31st, 2021. The base of the tracks is sugary silky snow making for very nice ski experience!Setting track through the skinny field towards Suicide Hill, January 31st, 2021. This is the first part of Bullhead trail. The second AMA segment is not groomed, “adventure ski” status and unmarked obstacles exist. After AMA segment, the rest of the trail is groomed including the Bootleg extension.Skate deck refresh on skaters extension, January 31st, 2021. Awesome skate ski conditions right now!Members of the Champlain Park Nordic Ski team all smiles after a fun day on the trails, January 30th, 2021.Morning groom on Skaters Waltz, January 30th, 2021.Resetting track on Sukkerbusk for a mid day refresh and putting out a few Lotvola Cup signs in the process, January 30th, 2021. We are working on improving the signage.Skier in the Moorhead Nordic Invite ski race, January 28th, 2021.Skiers in the Moorhead Nordic Invite ski race, January 28th, 2021.Thanks Denny and Terry and everyone that helped with the meet! January 28th, 2021.Afternoon grooming on Island Lake trail, January 28th, 2021.Grooming under the moonlight and solar lights on Sap Run, January 28th, 2021.Return on Bullhead lake trail, January 28th, 2021.First part of Bullhead is a skier made track, January 28th, 2021.
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