Ski Trail Report

Clear and cool today. 5″ of new snow past 24 hours, nearly a foot of new snow this week and over 2 feet of snow the past 10 days. The fine grained snow and cold temps making for slower skiing. We are holding off on additional grooming after packing a little this morning with forecasted wind and the need to work on equipment. We hope to track on the inner trails and maintain Skaters Waltz packed and combed for skating for the weekend. Monday the 26th we will work on the same 40km of trail listed below to have in best condition possible the last week of 2022.

Branches and small trees continue to fall across the trail due to snow load even after grooming and clearing, use little extra caution on the downhills and watch out for the “face slappers”! 

Classic only trails recently groomed include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin and Twin Lakes. We have set only one track, setting best line to avoid over hanging branches etc. For skate, we packed out all the skate trails Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup. Expect soft conditions skating other than Skaters Waltz which is set up with firm deck but slower surface. Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trail have been packed, lot of overhanging branches. Our intentions are to pack and track Wavy Gravy, Island Lake and most of Roy’s Run once we get caught up on the other trails and clear the deadfall and release snow off the over hanging branches.

Has been a nice start to the ski season with good early season conditions. Great seeing so many people out so far this year, thanks for purchase of day and season passes. 

Total snowfall this season at 36″. Compacted base on trail 5-10″. 

Winter operating plans include to operate for day skiing on the the ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails. Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

Similar to the COVID season, there will be no services available. Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms. No lodging or meal service. The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables. There are no ski rentals available.

Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you. 

Fat bike trails are open click here for latest report

Skiing on JibFly, December 22nd, 2022.
Nice to see the sun today! December 22nd, 2022.
Heading for a snowy ski! December 21st, 2022.
Late afternoon skate, December 20th, 2022.
Sunset skate, December 20th, 2022.
Setting track on Rootin Tootin, December 20th, 2022.
Combing out Skaters Waltz, December 20th, 2022.
Larry and Nancy all smiles with the fresh snow, December 19th, 2022.
Snowy striding, December 19th, 2022.
Evening groom, December 19th, 2022. Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly and Sukkerbusk groomed Monday evening.
Striding on Sap Run, December 18th, 2022.
Sunny Sunday family ski, December 18th, 2022.
Cold temps but no wind, sunshine and lots of snow making for a nice morning ski, December 18th, 2022. (W.Carlson photo)
Enjoying the snow globe conditions on Rootin Tootin, December 17th, 2022.
Saturday evening groom on Sap Run, December 17th, 2022.
Skiers heading out for a morning skate, December 17th, 2022. You might have to lean back to avoid some branches like our new ski patrol person!
Grooming on Skaters Waltz, December 17th, 2022.
Pocket of overhanging branches on Skaters Waltz, December 17th, 2022. Use caution on the downhills!
A peek of sunshine, December 17th, 2022.
Fort made by ski teams during meet earlier this month covered nicely in snow now, December 17th, 2022. The deer have been curious!
Members of the Moorhead Nordic ski team heading out for a early morning skate ski, December 17th, 2022.
Heading out for a classic ski! Thanks for “skiing in” the new snow! 
Setting track under the setting moon on Twin Lakes trail morning of December 17th, 2022.
Snow globe grooming on Mother North Star, December 16th, 2022.
Afternoon ski for Ben! December 16th, 2022.
Setting track on Rootin Tootin, December 16th, 2022.
The “Machine” Nice job to Keith this week grooming and clearing, December 16th, 2022.
Grooming on JibFly, December 15th. We did set a track. JibFly actually one of the better trails as far as a open path.
Setting track on Sap Run, December 15th, 2022.
Heading out for late afternoon ski, December 15th, 2022.
Magical ski under the solar lights, December 15th, 2022.
Taking in the beauty of the new snow on fresh set Sukkerbusk, December 14th, 2022.