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Ski Trail Report

Trails are open Fresh snow! Around 4-5″ of new snow. We will be grooming on the entire trail system today. The new snow on top of the existing base making for excellent conditions.

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”.  

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

 Fat bike trails are not groomed yet. Click here for fat bike trail report.

Compacted base on trail 2-5″. Total snowfall in December: 12″. Snowfall in November: 7″. Snowfall YTD at 19″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ 

and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.

Love seeing fresh snow falling around the Maplelag sign! December 28th, 2025.
Peaceful glide through the snowy forest, December 28th, 2025.
Saturday smiles on Sukkerbusk ski trail, December 27th, 2025 (J.F. photo)
Sukkerbusk striders, December 27th, 2025.
Maplelag ice rink, December 27th, 2025. Ice is in relatively good condition. Bring your own skates, we do not rent. 
Setting track on Twin Lakes connector after Wavy Graving grooming, December 27th, 2025.
Frosted tamaracks in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy trail, December 27th, 2025.
Christmas Day family ski, December 25th, 2025.
On track! December 25th, 2025.
JibFly Christmas Day ski, December 25ht, 2025.
Family group ski on JibFly, December 24th, 2025.
Afternoon skate ski on Skaters Waltz, December 24th, 2025.
Skating at sunset, December 24th, 2025.
Nice crust skiing on Bullhead lake, December 24th, 2025.

Fat Bike Trail

Fat bike trails are not groomed We had intentions to groom but unfortunately both groomers are waiting for parts to repair. We hope to have the groomers going soon so we can begin grooming the FatLagChilada course, the 14 miles of trails groomed for fat biking.

The skate trails are open for fat biking provided the deck is firm and set up and there are no races or training camps going on. Best to contact Jay at 218-849-7669 if questions.

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open A great day of skiing in place! Wind hardly noticeable in the woods, fresh snow falling down, frosted trees….doesn’t get much better.  Around 4″ of snow as of 10pm Sunday  Grooming this afternoon and evening on the double track trails. We will be back out Monday grooming on the entire trails system.

Grooming Saturday morning on classic trails Wavy Gravy, Roy’s Run, Rootin Tootin, Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Mother Hen. Touch up Skaters Waltz to end the grooming session.

Friday grooming on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, Mother North Star and Twin Lakes. Also renovated and combed the skater trails of Skaters Waltz and North Loup. 

Use extra caution walking in the parking lots and start area which is icy under the fresh snow.    

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”.  

17″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system the past two weeks. 

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. 

 Fat bike trails are not groomed yet. Click here for fat bike trail report.

Compacted base on trail 2-5″. Total snowfall in December: 12″. Snowfall in November: 7″. Snowfall YTD at 19″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ 

and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.

Love seeing fresh snow falling around the Maplelag sign! December 28th, 2025.
Peaceful glide through the snowy forest, December 28th, 2025.
Saturday smiles on Sukkerbusk ski trail, December 27th, 2025 (J.F. photo)
Sukkerbusk striders, December 27th, 2025.
Maplelag ice rink, December 27th, 2025. Ice is in relatively good condition. Bring your own skates, we do not rent.
Setting track on Twin Lakes connector after Wavy Graving grooming, December 27th, 2025.
Renovating and setting new track on Roy’s Run, December 27th, 2025.
Frosted tamaracks in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy trail, December 27th, 2025.
Renovating the old crusty snow to reset track on Sukkerbusk, December 26th, 2025.
Resetting track after renovating on second side of connector to Twin lakes, December 26th, 2025.
Christmas Day family ski, December 25th, 2025.
On track! December 25th, 2025.
JibFly Christmas Day ski, December 25ht, 2025.
Family group ski on JibFly, December 24th, 2025.
Afternoon skate ski on Skaters Waltz, December 24th, 2025.
Skating at sunset, December 24th, 2025.
Nice crust skiing on Bullhead lake, December 24th, 2025.

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open A great day of skiing on tap! Forest is flocked in white with a touch of rime frost. Slightly warmer today which has softened up the harder elements of the trail. Grooming this morning on classic trails Wavy Gravy, Roy’s Run, Rootin Tootin, Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Mother Hen. Touch up Skaters Waltz to end the grooming session.

Friday grooming on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, Mother North Star and Twin Lakes. Also renovated and combed the skater trails of Skaters Waltz and North Loup. Reports from skiers were good after grooming. A little bit of organic forest matter falling to the deck after windy conditions Thursday morning otherwise the snow and base is holding out well considering the current snow drought and roller coaster weather last week. Grooming cleaning the tracks where forest material.

Use extra caution walking in the parking lots and start area which is icy.    

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”.  

17″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system the past two weeks. 

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. 

 Fat bike trails are not groomed yet. Click here for fat bike trail report.

Compacted base on trail 2-5″. Total snowfall in December: 12″. Snowfall in November: 7″. Snowfall YTD at 19″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ 

and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.

Setting track on Twin Lakes connector after Wavy Graving grooming, December 27th, 2025.
Renovating and setting new track on Roy’s Run, December 27th, 2025.
Frosted tamaracks in between Twin Lakes on Wavy Gravy trail, December 27th, 2025.

Renovating the old crusty snow to reset track on Sukkerbusk, December 26th, 2025.
Resetting track after renovating on second side of connector to Twin lakes, December 26th, 2025.
Christmas Day family ski, December 25th, 2025.
On track! December 25th, 2025.
JibFly Christmas Day ski, December 25ht, 2025.
Family group ski on JibFly, December 24th, 2025.
Afternoon skate ski on Skaters Waltz, December 24th, 2025.
Skating at sunset, December 24th, 2025.
Nice crust skiing on Bullhead lake, December 24th, 2025.

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open Light glaze on the deck this morning after misty conditions last night. Conditions will be a bit icy/faster but we have been grooming today and reports have been good from folks skiing the fresh groomed. We renovated and reset track on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, Mother North Star and Twin Lakes. We also renovated and combed the skater trails of Skaters Waltz and North Loup. A little bit of organic forest matter falling to the deck after windy conditions Thursday morning otherwise the snow and base is holding out well considering the current snow drought and roller coaster weather last week. Saturday will be back out grooming more classic trails. We are only resetting one track, saving the other side for future grooming and this allows us to keep snow longevity. If the track you are skiing in seems icy, try the other side!

Use extra caution walking in the parking lots and start area which is icy.    

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”.  

17″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system the past two weeks. 

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. 

 Fat bike trails are not groomed yet. Click here for fat bike trail report.

Compacted base on trail 2-5″. Total snowfall in December: 12″. Snowfall in November: 7″. Snowfall YTD at 19″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ and 

around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.

Renovating the old crusty snow to reset track on Sukkerbusk, December 26th, 2025.
Resetting track after renovating on second side of connector to Twin lakes, December 26th, 2025.
Christmas Day family ski, December 25th, 2025.
On track! December 25th, 2025.
JibFly Christmas Day ski, December 25ht, 2025.
Family group ski on JibFly, December 24th, 2025.
Afternoon skate ski on Skaters Waltz, December 24th, 2025.
Skating at sunset, December 24th, 2025.
Nice crust skiing on Bullhead lake, December 24th, 2025.
Ready to have fun in the fluff! December 23rd, 2025.
Ready for late afternoon ski, December 23rd, 2025.
Late afternoon ski on easy loop JibFly, December 23rd, 2025.
Renovating and cutting new track on JibFly, December 23rd, 2025.