Great day on tap for the last day of February! Snow and trails are holding out great. We have transitioned to spring-like conditions. Usually faster in the morning than slowing down in the afternoon when it warms up. Watch for glazing earlier in the day than softening on the southern exposed areas in afternoon…. otherwise some fantastic skiing to be had! Deep base of snow to work with on the daily grooming. New track set on JibFly, North Loup and Sukkerbusk this morning, Tuesday evening grooming on Sap Run, Poki Loki, Sukkebusk and skate lanes on Skaters Waltz and North Loup. Suicide Hill and Single Green also groomed Tuesday evening.
Tuesday morning grooming on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, Wavy Gravy, Loon Return and Rootin Tootin.
Top choices to ski the next few days include North Loup, Sukkerbusk, Skaters Waltz and whatever was groomed additional in the morning. Check board in entry for latest updates.
18″ of new snow from three storms last week. We have been grooming daily on the trails, focusing on 58km of trail currently. The remaining trails, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead recently groomed but fresh snow on top from Saturday night and skied in on these trails. Expect softer conditions compared to skiing the last two weeks. Overall beautiful skiing! We are saving the snow on Island, and Roy’s this week to be groomed in fresh on Friday. These trails are still open and nice skiing nonetheless.
Fat Bike trail on Twin Lakes Singletrack open. Latest report: Fat Bike Report Please do not walk or snowshoe on fat bike trail.
Total snowfall this season at 44″ Snow depth in the woods 20-30″, compacted base where groomed 8-12″.
Day skiing is allowed for guests not staying at the resort by purchasing a trail pass. Pass can be purchased online. Midweek trail pass includes coffee and cookies. Weekend trail pass does not include coffee and cookies. There is no day use for hot tub, sauna or steam room use for non overnight guests. Trail hours for day skiing are 9am to 5pm.
Ski rental available at $15 per day. Snowshoes $5. Please no walking on the ski trails or fat bike trails. There is also snowshoeing available, on trails and anywhere not on the ski trails.
Fresh tracks set on JibFly, February 28th, 2918.Fresh tracks set on JibFly, February 28th, 2918.Single Green climb. Groomed for skating. A nice option to ski after going down Suicide Hill. Top of single green connects with Skaters Waltz. February 28th, 2018.Fresh tracks set on JibFly, February 28th, 2918.North Loup late afternoon, February 27th, 2018. Skate deck groomed in the evening. Track glazed in a few spots, nice skiing across the board.
Skaters Waltz great skiing right now. Groomed again evening February 27th, 2018.New track cut on Sukkerbusk this morning, February 27th, 2018. Watch south facing slopes in afternoon.New track cut on Twin Lakes trail this morning, February 27th, 2018. Frosty in the low areas. Temps down to single digits last night.Bottom of Eagle View on Twin lakes trail this morning, February 27th, 2018. New track cut.Tamarack tree not only withstanding record cold weather this winter but beaver chewing in the fall as well!New track cut in between Twin Lakes as part of grooming process on Wavy Gravy trail. February 27th, 2018.New track cut in between Twin Lakes as part of grooming process on Wavy Gravy trail. February 27th, 2018.Bente’s Bump on Rootin Tootin. Recent snow harvest today and totally fresh track set. Silky smooth skiing! February 27th, 2018.North Loup groomed packed yesterday afternoon, than combed and tracked today. Beautiful conditions, albeit a bit soft. February 26th, 2018.North Loup groomed packed yesterday afternoon, than combed and tracked today. Beautiful conditions, albeit a bit soft. February 26th, 2018.Grooming on Twin Lakes return, February 25th, 2018.Fresh tracks on JibFly, February 25th, 2018.Lucky’s Loype skied in track after Saturday evening snow. February 25th, 2018. Base is solid with tracks defined from grooming.Sunrise over slough near JibFly, February 25th, 2018.Sukkerbusk return! February 25th, 2018.
Intersection of Sap Run and Mother North Star, February 25th, 2018.Mother North Star, February 25th, 2018.
New track between Twin Lakes on island lake and Wavy Gravy trails. February 24th, 2018.New track being set on Roy’s Run, February 24th, 2018.Temp during grooming -12 helping set the tracks up nicely.Owl kill on Roy’s Run. Has been an interesting week with Owls! February 24th, 2018.Setting fresh track on Roy’s Run, February 24th, 2018.Cutting new track on Wavy Gravy, February 24th, 2018. Temp during grooming -12 helping set the tracks up nicely.Skaters Waltz fresh groomed, February 24th, 2018. Firming up but still soft conditions.Waking up to Winter Wonderland Friday morning, February 23rd, 2018.Fresh tracks on Sukkerbusk, February 23rd, 2018.Barred owl at end of Rootin Tootin. We’ve seen 4 different owls on the trail system the past two days. Also on Twin Lakes near the end of the loop and Skaters Waltz extension.North Loup groomed today for both skate and classic. February 23rd, 2018.Setting track through poplar pass on North Loup, February 23rd, 2018.Return of Twin Lakes trail, February 23rd, 2018. When the oak trees here are covered with snow, it makes us think of a Charlie Beck print!Rootin Tootin after fresh grooming, February 22nd, 2018.Skaters Waltz after fresh grooming. February 22nd, 2018. Skating firming up with more grooming.Great winter scene at Twin Lakes. Tracks are from deer. Lots of deer can be seen along the trails. Many using singletrack classic trails for travel now that the snow is getting deep. February 22nd, 2018.Singletrack in between Twin Lakes, part of Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails. February 22nd, 2018.Barred owl along North Loup. February 22nd, 2018.Setting track on Twin Lakes trail, February 20th, 2018.Sugar Creek. Twin Lakes crossing. February 20th, 2018.Rollpack combing on Single Green, February 20th, 2018.Skaters Waltz after roll compacting. Will need a few more grooming passes to firm up proper. February 20th, 2018.Fresh cut track on Sap Run. Groomed three times today. February 20th, 2018.Mother North Star, February 20th, 2018.Grooming through the Skinny Field, February 20th, 2018. 6-7″ of new snow overnight!Grooming on Sap Run, February 20th, 2018.Snowy Lucky’s Loype, February 20th, 2018.
Excellent ski conditions. Around 3″ of new snow on Sunday. Entire trail system groomed 1-3 times except Bullhead and Lucky’s Loype. These two trails recently groomed and skied in today nicely. New snow mixed in with frozen granulated snow underneath making for ideal skiing. Classic trail touch up grooming today on Twin Lakes and a few inner trails. Skate trails groomed late afternoon yesterday and set up perfect overnight.
Around 60km of trail groomed, 48km of trail tracked 15km groomed for skating. Around 4km with skier made track on the first part of Bullhead trail, sections of Lucky’s Loype, double green and Kristin’s Kutoff. Non AMA segments of Lucky’s groomed. Use caution on north end of Bullhead lake as rough. Lucky’s Loype rough in a few small areas.
Fat Bike trail on Twin Lakes Singletrack open and groomed multiple times already. Firm deck, great riding. Latest report: Fat Bike Report Please do not walk or snowshoe on fat bike trail.
Total snowfall this season at 35″ Snow depth in the woods 13-20″, compacted base where groomed 4-9″.
Day skiing is allowed for guests not staying at the resort by purchasing a trail pass. Pass can be purchased online. Midweek trail pass includes coffee and cookies Weekend trail pass does not include coffee and cookies.
Ski rental available at $15 per day. Snowshoes and fat bikes also available for rent. If not staying at the resort, it is best to contact us during busy times for availability. Lunch is also available for sale for day skiers during MIDWEEK only . Reservation is required.
Please no walking on the ski trails or fat bike trails. There is also snowshoeing available, on trails and anywhere not on the ski trails.
Grooming on Rootin Tootin, February 18th, 2018.Grooming on Roy’s Run, February 18th, 2018.Grooming on Twin Lakes, February 18th, 2018.Skate trail grooming. February 18th, 2018. All skate trails groomed multiple times today.Skiing through fresh powder on Skaters Waltz extension. February 18th, 2018.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 16th, 2018. Fantastic skating conditions!Robert and Maryann on Sukkebusk for morning ski. Groomed multiple times the past few days. February 16th, 2018.Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, February 15th, 2018.Renovating skate lane on North Loup. Groomed for skate and classic. Classic track solid with dusting of snow on top. February 15th, 2018.
Grouse tracks across North Loup. February 15th, 2018.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 15th, 2018.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 15th, 2018.Twin Lakes at dusk, February 14th, 2018. Trails held out great today after warm temps.Skaters Waltz at dusk, February 14th, 2018. Trails held out great today after warm temps.Weather graph from February 14th, 2018. We are constantly watching the numbers which help us determine the best time to groom. The key thing on this photo is the line that shows the air temp at 44 and dew point at 17.Skaters Waltz, February 13th, 2018.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 13th, 2018.Grooming on Single Green, February 13th, 2018.Rootin Tootin with dusting of new snow on top, February 13th, 2018.Setting new track on Sukkerbusk, February 13th, 2018.Rootin Tootin trail after fresh groomed, One way trail, no track set on right coming down hill for snow plowing. February 9th, 2018.Frosted tops on the high points. February 9th, 2018.Setting new track on Bootleg Extension of Bullhead Lake trail. February 9th, 2018.Bullhead lake trail before crossing the north end. Groomed February 9th, 2018.Suicide Hill after multiple groomings this week. Excellent condition. February 9th, 2018.Gliss on the skate deck. February 9th, 2018.Start of Lucky’s Loype with new track before coming around on Little Sugarbush. February 9th, 2018.Frosty morning at the start of Sap Run ski trail. February 8th, 2018. (Location of one of the cams)“Gliss” at the start of Sap Run. February 8th, 2018.Fresh track set today on Roy’s Run. February 8th, 2018,Fresh track set today on Roy’s Run. February 8th, 2018,North Loup groomed today, skate and classic. February 8th, 2018.North Loup groomed today, skate and classic. February 8th, 2018.Fresh track set today on Roy’s Run. February 8th, 2018,Gliss at end of Island Lake trail, February 8th, 2018.Mark and Shirley heading out for afternoon ski. Feburay 8th, 2018.Island Lake trail, February 7th, 2018.Fresh cut track on Island Lake trail, February 7th, 2018.Track set between Twin Lakes, part of Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails. February 7th, 2018.Fresh corduroy! February 7th, 2018.New inner loop grooming on Skaters Waltz extension, February 7th, 2018.Fresh cord on Skaters Waltz, February 7th, 2018.Grooming on North Loup. Track set and skate lane. Touch up grooming on the sides planned Thursday morning.Congrats Denny on Volunteer of the year for Section 8, February 6th, 2018. Well deserved for all the help you have done this winter to keep the trails and skiers in tip top shape!
Racing action for Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships, February 6th, 2018.Tracks on Mother North Star ready for the racers. February 5th, 2018.First passes on Skaters Waltz, February 5th, 2018. The middle will be groomed again this evening.Tracks on JibFly ready for racers tomorrow! February 5th, 2018.Grooming Suicide Hill, part of Section course, skiers will go down! February 5th, 2018.
Lucky’s Loype, February 5th, 2018.Friends from the north ready for a morning of skiing. February 5th, 2018. Even with the Section race tomorrow, there is still over 50km of trail to ski.
Excellent ski conditions. Dusting of snow overnight. 3-4″ fresh snow on Saturday. Grooming on select classic trails today including Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, Mother North Star, Sap Run, and Loon Return. Skate trail grooming on Single Green, Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Skaters Waltz Extension and North Loup. Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, Roy’s Run and Rootin Tootin on tap for grooming Thursday morning.
Powder on top of firm deck on North Loup skate lane and Skaters Waltz extension. Classic trails not groomed Saturday/Sunday have the new snow on top of firm deck and have been skied on and very nice skiing. The entire trail system will be re-groomed Wednesday-Friday.
Around 60km of trail groomed, 48km of trail tracked, 9km groomed for skating. Around 8km with skier made track on the first part of Bullhead trail, sections of Lucky’s Loype, double green and Kristin’s Kutoff. Non AMA segments of Lucky’s groomed. Use caution on north end of Bullhead lake as rough. Lucky’s Loype rough in sections with a few icy spots.
Fat Bike trail on Twin Lakes Singletrack open and groomed multiple times already. Groomed evening February 3rd. Firm deck, great riding. Latest report: Fat Bike Report Please do not walk on fat bike trail.
Total snowfall this season at 33″ Snow depth in the woods 13-24″, compacted base where groomed 4-9″.
Day skiing is allowed for guests not staying at the resort by purchasing a trail pass. Pass can be purchased online. Midweek trail pass includes coffee and cookies Weekend trail pass does not include coffee and cookies.
Ski rental available at $15 per day. Snowshoes and fat bikes also available for rent. If not staying at the resort, it is best to contact us during busy times for availability. Lunch is also available for sale for day skiers during MIDWEEK only . Reservation is required.
Please no walking on the ski trails or fat bike trails. There is also snowshoeing available, on trails and anywhere not on the ski trails.
Track set between Twin Lakes, part of Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails. February 7th, 2018.Fresh cut track on Island Lake trail, February 7th, 2018.Island Lake trail, February 7th, 2018.Grooming on North Loup. Track set and skate lane. Touch up grooming on the sides planned Thursday morning.Fresh cord on Skaters Waltz, February 7th, 2018.New inner loop grooming on Skaters Waltz extension, February 7th, 2018.Fresh corduroy! February 7th, 2018.Racing action for Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships, February 6th, 2018.
Congrats Denny on Volunteer of the year for Section 8, February 6th, 2018. Well deserved for all the help you have done this winter to keep the trails and skiers in tip top shape!Friends from the north ready for a morning of skiing. February 5th, 2018. Even with the Section race tomorrow, there is still over 50km of trail to ski.Lucky’s Loype, February 5th, 2018.
Grooming Suicide Hill, part of Section course, skiers will go down! February 5th, 2018.Tracks on JibFly ready for racers tomorrow! February 5th, 2018.First passes on Skaters Waltz, February 5th, 2018. The middle will be groomed again this evening.Tracks on Mother North Star ready for the racers. February 5th, 2018.Lucky’s Loype Saturday morning as snow was starting to fall. February 3rd, 2018.Powder skiing! February 3rd, 2018.
Moon dogs over Kohlepp slough during the evening groom, February 4th, 2018.Cutting new track on north side Bullhead Lake. February 2nd, 2018.Cutting new track on north side Bullhead Lake. February 2nd, 2018.
Deer activity galore off Bullhead lake trail on Bootleg extension. February 2nd, 2018.Tracks on Sukkerbusk ski trail in great shape. Solid and firm. Light coating of frost snow slowing down the glide. February 1st, 2018.Grooming Single green for skating. Part of Section course, February 1st, 2018. Open for skiing! Nice switchback like climb from bottom of Suicide Hill.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, January 31st, 2018.Bemidji HS Nordic ski team out for a day of training inspecting the section courses. January 31st, 2018.
Grooming on Single Green for skate skiing. January 29th, 2018.Great tracks and classic skiing on JibFly. Part of section classic course. January 29th, 2018.Members of the Detroit Lakes Bantam A team set for a late afternoon skate ski. January 29th, 2018.Heading out to the trails. January 29th, 2018.Grooming on Suicide Hill, January 29th, 2018.Cutting new track on JibFly at dusk, January 26th, 2018.Cutting new track on Sap Run in the morning, January 26th, 2018.Morning grooming on skate lane on North Loup. January 26th, 2018. Track resetting on tap for Saturday morning. One of the groomer’s choice for the weekend!Touching up the middle on Skaters Waltz Friday morning, January 26th, 2018. Fantastic skate ski conditions right now.Midweek guests deep in the woods on the snowshoe trail. January 25th, 2018.Frosty morning on Skaters Waltz, January 25th, 2018. High humidity and frost snow making for silky feeling skiing and great conditions.Skiing action from a great day for the North Star Conference ski meet. January 25th, 2018. Handful of photos below. More photos to be posted on Skinnyski later today.
Lee in between Twin Lakes which is part of Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails, January 23rd, 2018.Grooming out Suicide Hill, January 23rd, 2018. Suicide Hill has been groomed more than any other segment at Maplelag.Weekend HS Teams at the trail head Saturday morning, January 20th, 2018.Ready to hit the snowshoe trail! January 20th, 2018.Mound Park Academy skiers reading for a sunshiny afternoon. January 20th, 2018.Bloomington Nordic Ski Team skiers enjoying the pleasant temps and great conditions on Skaters Waltz at dusk, January 19th, 2018.Robert and Maryann Eliason enjoying the double track on Mother North Star after a morning ski around Twin Lakes. January 18th, 2018.Touching up the edge on Skaters Waltz, January 17th, 2018. Skate trails will be renovated in the evenings during the weekend.Last group to bushwhack on Bullhead before grooming today! January 17th, 2018.Bullhead lake trail before it crosses the north end after fresh grooming, January 17th, 2018. Heads up when the track disappears as the marsh area fast approaches.Setting track on north end of Bullhead Lake trail. January 17th, 2018. Great vistas of the lake along the north side!Using the new Skaters Waltz extension on the to round the northeast corner of “Roy’s Field”. January 16th, 2018.Skinny field on Sukkerbusk trail, January 16th, 2018.Striding on Twin Lakes, January 16th, 2018.Setting new track on Twin Lakes early morning January 16th, 2018.Snow “cones” forming around the forest floor. Indication of the recent dry fluffy snow settling. January 16th, 2018.Striding under the sun dog on Mother North Star trail. January 15th, 2018.Sap Run striding, January 15th, 2018.Morning groom on North Loup setting new double track. We will continue to keep North Loup double tracked through the week. January 15th, 2018.Members of the North Star Ski Touring club out on Sukkerbusk during the light snow today. January 14th, 2018. North Star club has been coming to Maplelag for 40 years straight!Gliding down one of the last hills of North Loup. Great double track skiing! January 13th, 2018.Striding on Roy’s Run. January 13th, 2018.First downhill on Roy’s Run, January 13th, 2018.Peder Arneson out for a sunset ski, January 12th, 2018.Setting second track on North Loup. Double tracked for the weekend. Groomers choice is left track first half, than right track second half. January 12th, 2018.Fresh track set on Roy’s Run. January 12th, 2018.Fresh wolf tracks on big pond near Roy’s Run. January 12th, 2018.Fresh grooming to the Coop cabin. January 12th, 2018. Ski right from you door from all the lodging units at Maplelag.New track on Island Lake trail. Wavy Gravy also set with new track to complete new grooming on all western trails. January 12th, 2018.Setting new track on Twin Lakes, January 12th, 2018.Kristina and Kristin finishing up a morning ski around Twin Lakes -14 air temp. “Skiing was great” January 12th, 2018.Ed out for a morning ski. -14 air temp! January 12th, 2018.Ski lessons with Anna! January 12th, 2018.Sundog over Twin Lakes trail. Photo by Maplelag guest Kris Miller, January 11th, 2018.Sundog as seen from Skaters Waltz extension trail. January 11th, 2018.Grooming past the Finish Log cabin. January 11th, 2018.Varsity skiers heading out to North Loup as part of the 8km classic race during the DL Invite. January 9th, 2017.Firm and fast deck on Skaters Waltz. January 6th, 2018.Start of Rochester Area Ski Club time trial. January 6th, 2018.Singletrack grooming through the skinny field, January 5th, 2018.
Warming up to above 0!! Light wind and sunshine for most of the day making for great conditions on the trail today. Around 15km of track reset on select trails and all skate trails groomed including Suicide Hill. On tap for grooming Wednesday will be the bootleg extension of Bullhead lake trail.
Around 4″ of light fluffy snow on Saturday. Entire trail system groomed 1-4 times the past five days. Only trail not groomed is Bullhead lake trail. Bullhead lake trail has skier made track for old school type skiing and a nice adventure ski to mix things up from the groomed. Bootleg extension on tap for grooming Wednesday.
Spectacular day for the DL Invite on Tuesday the 8th with sunshine, light wind and balmy temps. Temperature was in the mid 30’s but favorable dew points and cold base underneath kept the snow dry and silky. Photos and results from meet yesterday on Skinnyski.com
Around 60km of trail groomed, 48km of trail tracked, 9km groomed for skating. Around 8km with skier made track on Bullhead trail, Lucky’s Loype, single and double green and Kristin’s Kutoff. Non AMA segments of Lucky’s groomed. Bootleg extension of Bullhead lake trail slated for grooming next week.
Fat Bike trail on Twin Lakes Singletrack open and groomed multiple times already. Latest grooming January 12th. Latest report: Fat Bike Report Please do not walk on fat bike trail.
Total snowfall this season at 28″ Snow depth in the woods 13-24″, compacted base where groomed 4-9″.
Day skiing is allowed for guests not staying at the resort by purchasing a trail pass. Pass can be purchased online. Ski rental available at $15 per day. Snowshoes and fat bikes also available for rent. If not staying at the resort, it is best to contact us during busy times for availability. Lunch is also available for sale for day skiers during the midweek. Reservation is required.
Even though our snow totals might be lower, we can provide good skiing on less snow. We spend every day possible in the spring, summer and fall clearing key trails to be able to open on low snow. We groom the first snowfalls even if not skiable after, to prepare the base for future snowfalls and earlier skiing on less snow. We take pride and use decades of experience when grooming and preparing the trails for skiing to have them in the best condition possible “whatever the weather”.
Please no walking on the ski trails or fat bike trails. There is also snowshoeing available, on trails and anywhere not on the ski trails.
Setting new track on Twin Lakes early morning January 16th, 2018.Striding on Twin Lakes, January 16th, 2018.Skinny field on Sukkerbusk trail, January 16th, 2018.Afternoon skate around Roy’s field on the new Skaters extension. January 16th, 2018.Snow “cones” forming around the forest floor. Indication of the recent dry fluffy snow settling. January 16th, 2018.Morning groom on North Loup setting new double track. We will continue to keep North Loup double tracked through the week. January 15th, 2018.Striding under the sun dog on Mother North Star trail. January 15th, 2018.Sap Run striding, January 15th, 2018.Members of the North Star Ski Touring club out on Sukkerbusk during the new snow today, January 14th, 2018. North Star club has been coming to Maplelag for 40 years straight!Striding on Rootin Tootin January 13th, 2018.First downhill on Roy’s Run, January 13th, 2018.Striding on Roy’s Run. January 13th, 2018.Gliding down one of the last hills of North Loup. Great double track skiing! January 13th, 2018.Ski lessons with Anna! January 12th, 2018.Ed out for a morning ski. -14 air temp! January 12th, 2018.Kristina and Kristin finishing up a morning ski around Twin Lakes -14 air temp. “Skiing was great” January 12th, 2018.Setting new track on Twin Lakes, January 12th, 2018.New track on Island Lake trail. Wavy Gravy also set with new track to complete new grooming on all western trails. January 12th, 2018.Fresh grooming to the Coop cabin. January 12th, 2018. Ski right from you door from all the lodging units at Maplelag.Fresh wolf tracks on big pond near Roy’s Run. January 12th, 2018.Fresh track set on Roy’s Run. January 12th, 2018.Setting second track on North Loup. Double tracked for the weekend. Groomers choice is left track first half, than right track second half. January 12th, 2018.Peder Arneson out for a sunset ski, January 12th, 2018.Grooming past the Finish Log cabin. January 11th, 2018.Sundog as seen from Skaters Waltz extension trail. January 11th, 2018.Sundog over Twin Lakes trail. Photo by Maplelag guest Kris Miller, January 11th, 2018.Singletrack grooming through the skinny field, January 5th, 2018.Skinny field pines. January 6th, 2018.Start of Rochester Area Ski Club time trial. January 6th, 2018.Firm and fast deck on Skaters Waltz. January 6th, 2018.Setting new track on Rootin Tootin, January 4th, 2018.New track set on JibFly trail, January 4th, 2018.Skate lane groomed on Skaters Extension, January 4th, 2018. Be sure to ski both loops!Skate deck being renovated on North Loup. Track in great shape as well. January 4th, 2018.Snowshoe trail seeing good use. January 4th, 2018.Snowshoe trail. Watch for obstacles on non maintained areas on AMA segments. January 4th, 2018.Setting new track on Twin Lakes. The left track reset few days ago and holding out great. Twin Lakes is groomer’s choice! January 3rd, 2018.New track set on Sukkerbusk morning January 3rd, 2018. Took three passes to erase old track and set new one. Sukkerbusk holding out great after 10’000’s of skier passes the past week.Grooming on Twin Lakes, January 3rd, 2018. The Lotvola Cup is always on our mind and some day will return.Mound Westonka Nordic ski team ready for relays. January 3rd, 2018.Minneapolis South Nordic ski team working on balance before the afternoon ski. January 3rd, 2018.Great fat biking conditions on Twin Lakes singletrack. January 3rd, 2018.Grooming on Skaters Waltz in the morning. January 2nd, 2018.Mound Westonka Skiers set for a full day of skiing. January 2nd, 2018.
Full day of fun whatever the weather! December 31st, 2017.Heading out for one more ski….”The skiing is beautiful” December 31st, 2017.Frosty day on the trails! December 31st, 2017.Striding on North Loup. December 30th, 2017.Skiers on Sukkerbusk, December 30th, 2017. Busy afternoon on Sukkerbusk. Tracks in great shape and just right length to get a nice ski in colder weather. Great job everyone that got out!Eden Prairie Nordic ski team set for the afternoon ski. 20-30 minute outings. Warmed up, back out for another run. December 30th, 2017.Getting first tracks on Sap Run! December 30th, 2017.Dusk on North Loup ski trail. Both track and skate deck in great shape. December 29th, 2017.
A repeat of yesterday, a cold day with temp having a hard time getting above -20 but folks out skiing all day. Taking short loops and outings. Sunshine, no wind in the woods and low dew point helping take off the edge and making for another great day on the trails. We will be open through the cold weather and people will be out skiing. The wind is generally a non factor at Maplelag and don’t pay attention to windchill when winds are light and factors such as the dew point make more of a difference in how it “feels”. Dress proper, take shorter runs and no reason not to ski and enjoy great conditions! Wind forecasted to be light which helps big time and we are protected in the forest as well.
Ski conditions rated very good to excellent for early season. Around 11″ of new snow the past 8 days.
Fat Bike trail on Twin Lakes Singletrack open and groomed multiple times already. Latest grooming December 28th. Latest report: Fat Bike Report
11″ of new snow past 8 days. Total snowfall this season at 21″ Snow depth in the woods 6-12″, compacted base where groomed 3-6″.
Day skiing is allowed by purchasing a trail pass. Pass can be purchased online. Ski rental available at $15 per day. Snowshoes and fat bikes also available for rent. If not staying at the resort, it is best to contact us during busy times (Dec.26-Jan10 and weekends) for availability.
Even though our snow totals might be lower, we can provide good skiing on less snow. We spend every day possible in the spring, summer and fall clearing key trails to be able to open on low snow. We groom the first snowfalls even if not skiable after, to prepare the base for future snowfalls and earlier skiing on less snow. We take pride and use decades of experience when grooming and preparing the trails for skiing to have them in the best condition possible “whatever the weather”.
The Twin Lakes singletrack open for fat biking again this year and has been groomed multiple times. Please no fat biking or walking on the ski trails or fat bike trails. There is also snowshoeing available, on trails and anywhere not on the ski trails.
Full day of fun whatever the weather! December 31st, 2017.Heading out for one more ski….”The skiing is beautiful” December 31st, 2017.Frosty day on the trails! December 31st, 2017.Getting first tracks on Sap Run! December 30th, 2017.Eden Prairie Nordic ski team set for the afternoon ski. 20-30 minute outings. Warmed up, back out for another run x 3. December 30th, 2017.Skiers on Sukkerbusk, December 30th, 2017. Busy afternoon on Sukkerbusk. Tracks in great shape and just right length to get a nice ski in colder weather. Great job everyone that got out!Striding on North Loup. December 30th, 2017.Minnetonka Nordic Ski team set for afternoon of skiing. December 29th, 2017.Dusk on North Loup ski trail. Both track and skate deck in great shape. December 29th, 2017.Pre breakfast ski complete! December 28th, 2017.New track set on Sukkerbusk early morning. Track reset again at dusk. December 28th, 2017.Ski drills in the soccer field, December 28th, 2017.Minneapolis Southwest Skiers enjoying fresh tracks on Wavy Gravy, December 28th, 2017.Setting track on Roy’s Run. Other than the north end segment that is about 50 meters and a little rough, rest of trail in great shape. December 28th, 2017.Maplelag team members Ben and Denny on Skaters Waltz. Good to see these guys enjoying the trails after all their help with the trails. Ben groomed the fat bike trail this evening. December 28th, 2017.Night skiing! December 28th, 2017.Another spectacular morning of winter scene. December 26th, 2017.Heading out to the trails! Trails busy today despite sub double digit temps. No wind and sunshine helps big time! December 26th, 2017.Minneapolis Southwest Nordic ski team at the trail head. December 26th, 2017.Sun dog scene, December 25th, 2017.Christmas skate, December 25th, 2017. 50% of the ice in good shape. Cold weather this week will be good for expanding.Setting track at dusk, December 25th, 2017.Sunset stride. Decmeber 25th, 2017.Grooming skate lane on Skaters Waltz, December 24th, 2017.Grooming skate lane on North Loup, December 24th. Track set last night, dusting of new snow on top.Skaters Waltz extension fresh groomed December 24th, 2017. Be sure to ski both loops on the extension!Snow clinging to everything, December 24th, 2017.
Skaters Waltz, December 24th, 2017.Setting track on Roy’s Run, December 23rd, 2017.Setting track on North Loup at Poplar Pass. December 23rd, 2017. Skate lane will be groomed Sunday morning, tomorrow. Please respect/be mindful of the classic track if skating on North Loup. Thanks!
Striding on Rootin Tootin, December 23rd, 2017.Twin Lakes, December 23rd, 2017.Sap Run, December 23rd, 2017.
It’s a bit rough on the north end of Roy’s Run but take skis off and walk through. Is it worth it for skiing the rest of the 10km loop when starting at Maplelag and return? Yes. Dusting of snow after grooming helping out with coverage, just and inch or two will greatly improve in this area.
Peder and Denny heading out for a fresh snow ski. Around 2″ of new snow today, December 22nd, 2017. Thanks Denny for helping clear brush on the outer trails!Final group shot of Breck Nordic ski team after morning time trial. Thanks for your visit! December 22nd, 2017.Cutting double track on Sap Run, December 21st, 2017.Cutting double track on JibFly, December 21st, 2017.Fresh double track on Rootin Tootin, December 21st, 2017.Skate deck combing on North Loup, December 21st, 2017.Setting singletrack on Wavy Gravy. December 21st, 2017. Few thin areas to watch out for, easily skied around.Fresh track on Island Lake trail, December 21st, 2017. Few thin areas to watch out for, easily skied around.Breck Nordic ski team members enjoying the fresh snowfall. December 20th, 2017.Grooming in fresh snow at dusk at the start area. December 20th, 2017.Big snowflakes this afternoon. December 20th, 2017.St Paul Academy Nordic Ski team read to hit the trails for the afternoon, December 19th, 2017.Track on JibFly, December 19th, 2017.Testing the fresh track on Sap Run, December 19th, 2017.Roll combing on Skaters Waltz extension, December 19th, 2017.SPA parents enjoying fresh grooming, December 19th, 2017.Grooming on Poplar Pass on North Loup, December 19th, 2017.Rutherford Slough near North Loup ski trail. Great Horned owl sighted today. December 19th, 2017. Tons of tracks of all different types of animals along North Loup. Keep eyes out!Roll combing on North Loup, December 19th, 2017.
Denny Barry heading out to the trails to clip face slappers. Thanks Denny for your help! December 19th, 2017.SPA skiers heading out on Twin Lakes and new track, December 18th, 2017.Setting new track on Twin lakes. Track set all the way through. Caution on some thin areas otherwise nice early season skiing. December 18th, 2017.Combing in fresh snow on Suicide Hill, December 18th, 2017.Skier made track on top of packed base, Island Lake trail. December 18th, 2017.Setting new track on JibFly. Snow after grooming covering thin areas. December 18th, 2017.Skate trail grooming. December 18th, 2017.St Paul Academy skiers on Skaters Waltz. December 18th, 2017.SPA skiers on Sukkerbusk, December 18th, 2017.Beautiful frosty day as skiers enjoy the excellent conditions on Little Sugarbush Lake. December 17th, 2017.Moorhead Nordic ski team classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, December 16th, 2017.Heading out to the trails, Highland Park time trial. December 16th, 2o17.
Having fun on the skate train on Skaters Waltz, December 16th, 2017.St Paul Highland Park ski team ready to hit the trails. December 15th, 2017.
Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk. December 15th, 2017.
Lined up for ski games! December 15th, 2017.Spectacular sunrise over Sap Run as seen from the webcam, December 15th, 2017.Roll combing the dusting of new snow from last night on Skaters Waltz, December 15th, 2017.Packing on Island Lake trail. Crusty base. Use caution skiing on Wavy Gravy or Island Lake trail. Tracks will be set after 2-3″ of snow. December 14th, 2017.Late afternoon skiers! December 14th, 2017.Maplelag team member Denny Barry out for a early season ski today. December 13th, 2017.Great skiing on the lake! Fast and fun! December 13th, 2017.Southern faced segment with good coverage on Skaters Waltz, December 13th, 2017.Skaters Waltz with good coverage throughout. Firm base with added moisture this week. December 13th, 2017.Night ride on fresh grooming. December 13th, 2017. Latest Fat Bike grooming trail report.Building up the base on a downhill on Skaters Waltz, December 12th, 2017.Lakeside Twin Lakes singletrack after fresh grooming for fat biking. Thanks Ben Olson! December 12th, 2017.Checking out Sap Run trail at dusk, December 11th, 2017.Grooming on Twin Lakes trail, top of Eagles View. December 11th, 2017.Grooming through the Skinny field, pressing new snow from last night. December 11th, 2017.
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