Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Should be another great day of skiing! Snow continues to hold out nicely. The snow is slowly starting to transform which bodes well for what looks to be warmer days ahead and a transition to spring like conditions. We have a great base of seasoned snow going back to mid November. The bottom four inches acting like a refigerant. Having a seasoned base is key for maintaining good skiing when temperatures above 32. We will continue grooming daily, working on select trails each day to have fresh tracks and always try to have the main trails Sukkerbusk and Sap Run in best condition possible. On tap for grooming Monday will be Rootin Tootin and Roy’s Run. 

Great seeing so many people out this weekend from long time guests to new folks visiting for the day. We deeply appreciate the support! 

Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.  

We have also have a loop on Little Sugarbush Lake “Lumi’s Loop” with a skate lane and track on each side. This is a fun 1.2km loop that makes for a fun ski at sunrise and sunset and under the full moon! Groomed 1/29.

 Fat Bike Trail Report:

43″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system since mid November, only missing a few days.  

Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased hereA MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding.  18 and under day pass is $15, use the summer trail pass option. 

Ski rentals are available at a rate of $25 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. Snowshoe rental is $10 a person. There is no charge for children 6 and under. 

Snowfall YTD at 43″ Compacted base on trail 5-8″. Total snowfall in February 4″. January at 15″. December: 17″. Snowfall in November: 7″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″. 

Sunset ski on Sukkerbusk, February 8th, 2026.
Winter scene along Sukkerbusk, February 8th, 2026.
Sunrise grooming on JibFly, February 8th, 2026.
Morning ski to complete accomplishment of skiing all the trails at Maplelag over the weekend! February 8th, 2026. 
Cutting new track on Island lake trail, February 6th, 2026. Groomer’s choice for Saturday morning!
Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, February 6th, 2026.
Sunset ski in between Twin Lakes, February 5th, 2026.
Combing fresh snow and cutting new track on Bullhead Bootleg loop, February 4th, 2026.
The “Dotzenator” enjoying fresh set track on Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2026.
Owl kill along the side of Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2026. Roy’s Run is the best trail for wildlife observations.
Tamaracks at Twin Lakes, February 4th, 2026. 
Boys individual champion, February 3rd, 2026.
Sprint racing action, February 3rd, 2026.
Girls individual champion, Section 8 Champs. February 3rd, 2026.
Girls racing action, Section 8 Nordic Ski Chanps, February 3rd, 2026.
Grooming under the moon! February 2nd, 2026.
Skiing under the moon! February 2nd, 2026. Incredible light on a clear night!