Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

All trails open. Excellent mid winter conditions. High temperature at midnight as we gradually cool down throughout the day today and return to cooler weather to temperatures similar to earlier this week. The trails will not close because of the warmth or the cold……Just Ski. Thursday evening we reset track on Twin Lakes, Sukkebusk, Loon Return and combed out Skaters Waltz and Eira Bikwadinaa hill. We also set a track on Bullhead lake on the northwest side to access the land and Bullhead Lake trail and Bootleg extension, 

The trails have groomed out very well after the recent snowfall and are skiing very nice. Moderating temps and dusting of graupel snow Wednesday morning making for silky conditions. We reached a high temperature of 28 on Thursday. No melting. The streets in town might be slushy but that is due to salting and sanding. (we do not salt or sand the Maplelag driveway)

The 6″ of new snow Saturday evening and Sunday morning combined with daily grooming has made for fantastic skiing. There is good snow to work with and solid seasoned base we can regroom much easier and clean the tracks out if any organic forest matter blows down from the wind.  We are pulling up the old base to help set the tracks and make the base more durable. 

Groomer’s Picks for Friday : Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star and Twin Lakes. Roy’s Run has been in great shape the past few weeks and seeing just the right amount of traffic. North Loup good for both skate and classic. Sukkerbusk always in great shape, groomed the most and a great trail to ski first time at Maplelag to get a feel of lay of the land. JibFly easy loop and the return of Mother North Star back to Maplelag from start of JibFly a good beginner loop as well. If skating, be sure to cross the county road and ski the inner loop of Skaters Extension. Snow flocked pines we have planted and nice level skiing.

Classic only skiing on trails with machine set tracks: Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, JibFly, Mother Hen, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star and Loon Return. Roys Run, Twin Lakes, Wavy Gravy and the first and last part of Island Lake trail now tracked as well. Mac’s Mess in between Twin Lakes is not groomed but skier made track and passable. Might have to take skis off for just a little bit. North Loup has a track on the side and a skate path. The crossing on the north end of Bullhead lake trail is a bit rough. Take skis off and walk for the adventure! Lucky’s Loype and double green not groomed, skier made track. Watch for branches etc. on AMA land.   

Skating on Skater Waltz, the extension of Skater Waltz, Single Green climb, Kristin’s Kutoff, Eira Bikwadinaa hill and North Loup.  Please do not skate on trails outside of the designated skate trails. Thank you!

We have been grooming and skiing since November 20th and have only missed four days of grooming since that first snowfall we skied on after grooming. 

6″ new snowfall past 5 days. 24″ of snowfall this season, compacted base on trail 2-6″. Snow depth in woods 3-10″   

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Sunset grooming on Skaters Waltz, January 16th, 2025.
Evening groom on Eira Bikwadinaa hill, January 16th, 2025.
Setting track on Bullhead lake to access the east side, January 16th, 2025. Option to ski straight across or stay along edge and pick up trail on east side.
Finishing up the evening tracksetting, January 16th, 2025. We cut track in the evening so the tracks can set up better overnight 
Pat working on new trail head sign! January 16th, 2025.
Snow covered pines we planted in “Roy’s Field” 15 years ago, January 15th, 2025.
Enjoying the sunshine and fresh grooming! January 14th, 2025.
Setting track on North Loup, January 14th, 2025. Groomed for skate and classic. 
Rolling hills of North Loup, January 14th, 2025.
Porcupine in tree along North Loup just past “Terrible Ted” sign. 
East side of Bullhead lake trail, January 14th, 2025.
Tracks along the lake before accessing Bullhead lake trail, January 14th, 2025.
Settling snow! January 14th, 2025.
Another beautiful moon lit ski! January 13th, 2025.
Cutting new track on Island Lake trail, January 13th, 2025. All the western trails are skiing very nice. In particular, Twin Lakes. 
Nice to see the spruce trees planted at Maplelag covered in snow! January 13th, 2025.
Setting double track on Mother North Star, January 13th, 2025.
Cutting new track on Roy’s Run, January 13th, 2025.
Cutting new track on Wavy Gravy, January 13th, 2025.
Sunday skiers, January 12th, 2025.
Members of the Holy Family Nordic Team on Bullhead Bootleg, January 12th, 2025.
Skiing through the pines at end of Bullhead lake trail, January 12th, 2025.
Sun dog over JibFly grooming, January 12th, 2025.
Setting double track on Twin lakes, January 12th, 2025.
Skiing under the moonlight with “moon dogs” January 12th, 2025.
Fresh snow smiles! January 11th, 2025.
Night grooming! Snow falling as the moon started to pop out, January 11th, 2025.
Grooming across Bullhead lake, January 11th, 2025. The new snow helped at the marsh areas. Still recommended to take skis off on north end, otherwise rest of Bullhead Bootleg trail is skiing great. 
Ready for a afternoon on the trails, January 9th, 2025.