Ski Trail

Trail Report

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.