Ski Trail Report

Incredible conditions for late March. We continue to groom 25km of trail for late season skiing. 10km skate, 15km classic. With slightly warmer temps forecasted for Saturday, be prepared for changing conditions in the afternoon otherwise great late season skiing. The 6″ of snow that fell Tuesday night was some of the best snow of the season to groom with, still a bit soft but for third week of March hard to beat and not icy!

Grooming plans: We plan to groom on the 25km of trail that is currently opened Friday and Saturday afternoons. Should be a great weekend of skiing!

Trails groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, Twin Lakes and the side of North Loup.

Trails to be groomed for skate include Skaters Waltz and North Loup. 

As we transition to spring skiing be aware of possible variable conditions mid day if sunny or temps near or above freezing this time of year. Waxing can make for much better ski experience, even if you have no wax skis the fish scale zone will work much better if a paste wax is applied to this area to keep the dry base from attracting the moisture in the snow and icing or sticking on the bottom.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Wovlves, eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open!  

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 78″. Compacted base on trail 9-14″.  

There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. 

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page)

 

Sunshine and smiles! Friday skiing. March 24th, 2023.
Resetting track on Sukkerbusk, March 24th, 2023.
Evening skate groom on Skaters Waltz, March 24th, 2023.
Frosty conditions on Twin Lakes and fresh track set, March 23rd, 2023.
Sukkebusk, March 23rd, 2023.
Setting track on North Loup, March 23rd, 2023. Groomed for both skate and classic skiing.
Skaters Waltz, March 23rd, 2023.
Setting track on Sukkebusk, March 22nd, 2023.
Grooming on Skaters Waltz, March 22nd, 2023.
Evening skate ski, March 22nd, 2023. A bit soft but overall fantastic conditions for late March. 
Sunset over the Goat Ranch Rd., March 22nd, 2023.
Jonell and Mary out skiing as the Tuesday evening snow was beginning to fall, March 21st, 2023.