Another dusting of snow overnight. Skate trails combed and fresh track set on Lucky’s Loype. The entire trail system has been been groomed during the week with light snowfalls each night. Another warm day but the temp staying under 32 degrees. The snow is dry and powdery and excellent skiing conditions. The streets in town might be slushy but the snow remains dry on the Maplelag trails. Trails will be groomed throughout the weekend as needed. Compacted base 8-16″. Snow depth in woods 2-3 feet. 100% open on 64km. 57 km tracked for classic, 13km groomed for skating.   Skaters Waltz/ extension Single and Double green, Suicide Hill and North Loup groomed for skating.  There is also a track set on North Loup for classic.

Total snowfall  this season has been 67″.  The trails are open for day skiing and the current fee is $15 to use the trails for the day. Article in DL paper about Maplelag and the trails.

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