The bike trails on the west side and east side are open (Twin Lakes and Bullhead Bootleg singletrack loops) We groomed the ski trail to start of Hudsons Hula to bypass the first half of Twin Lake for another option on the west side.
Consistent cold weather has frozen down the deck surface after snow earlier in the week. The snow has melted out from the warm ground but still coverage here and there. Use a little extra caution but otherwise very rideable and fun conditions! Bullhead Bootleg loop is available using the Goat Ranch road (county road 110) The inner trails are closed at the moment as we prepare the ski trails.
Winter returns!! A beautiful morning with frosted trees and calm condition. The trails freezing down good last night thanks to temps in the mid teens.
Close to 4″ of fresh snow this week. Just enough snow for the first ski and grooming of the year! We have been grooming on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Eira Bikwadinaa hill and a segment of Skaters Waltz the past three days as part of our “early season loop”.
There are a lot of rough and thin spots but with caution, some diehard early season skiing to be had. We will have the groomed trail open for anyone looking for early season skiing. Use extreme caution. Not recommended for beginner or first time skiers.
We completed the clearing of the trail system with Bullhead Lake trail and Bootleg extension being cleared before deer hunting. Overall it has been a great fall for trail work. We try to have the trails as cleared as possible so the frost can set when cold temperatures come and we can groom and open the trails on minimal snow.
November snowfall at 4″. November rainfall total at 2.35″. 2.55″ rainfall in October. Total rainfall in September at .44″. August rainfall at 3.2″. Rainfall the month of July at 5.71″. Total rainfall in June at 7.56″. It was also a very wet month of May with right around 8″ of rain. Since January 1st, we have received almost 29″ of rain.
Early season skiing, November 22nd, 2024.Beautiful morning scene on Bullhead lake, November 22nd, 2024.Watch for areas of thin cover etc. November 22nd, 2024.Frosty branches, November 22nd, 2024.Skiing on Sukkerbusk, November 21st, 2024.Wintry scene along the trail, November 21st, 2024.Grooming on “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, November 21st, 2024. This hill has the best coverage and skiing.Grooming on Sukkerbusk, November 21st, 2024.Typical bare spot from warm ground underneath, November 21st, 2024. Use a little extra caution, easy to avoid!Twin Lakes singletrack, November 21st, 2024. The Twin Lakes mountain bike loop is open for winter riding. Bullhead Bootleg as well. (Inner trails are closed.)Grooming on Sukkerbusk, November 20th, 2024.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, November 20th, 2024.First tracks in fresh snow! November 20th, 2024.Sukkerbusk ski trail, November 20th, 2024.Fresh snow on the Maplelag grounds, November 20th, 2024.Thin layer of ice on the smaller ponds, November 18th, 2024.Floating bog pieces on Bullhead Lake thanks to a easterly wind, November 18th, 2024.Sap Run trail ready for cold weather and snow, November 17th, 2024.“Mac’s Mess” at Twin Lakes crossing, November 17th, 2024.Sun lighting up the trees across slough on Mother North Star trail, November 17th, 2024.Eagles nest at start of Island Lake trail, November 17th, 2024.Work of a beaver along Island lake, November 17th, 2024.The charm of late Autumn, November 6th, 2024.Clearing on Bullhead Bootleg ski trail, November 4th, 2024.Fall grooming on Bullhead Bootleg, November 4th, 2024.Mushrooms on a oak tree, November 4th, 2024.Tamarack sapling hanging on to its needles, November 4th, 2024. Only coniferous tree the needles change color and sprout new in the spring.Fall grooming in the back bowl/sledding area, October 31st, 2024.
The bike trails on the west side are open (Twin Lakes singletrack loop)
Consistent cold weather has frozen down the deck surface after snow earlier in the week. The snow has melted out from the warm ground but still coverage here and there. Use a little extra caution but otherwise very rideable and fun conditions! Bullhead Bootleg loop is also available using the Goat Ranch road (county road 110)
Winter returns!! Close to 4″ of fresh snow this week. Just enough snow for the first ski and grooming of the year! We groomed on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Eira Bikwadinaa hill and a segment of Skaters Waltz as part of our “early season loop”. We were back on trail this morning using one of the “Ginzu” groomers to flatten the deck and help freeze down the trails a bit more since the ground is still very warm. Temps hovering in the mid 20’s are helping as well. We skied in the afternoon and found very skiable conditions. There are a lot of rough and thin spots but with caution, some diehard early season skiing to be had. We will have the groomed trail open for anyone looking for early season skiing. Use extreme caution. Not recommended for beginner or first time skiers.
We completed the clearing of the trail system with Bullhead Lake trail and Bootleg extension being cleared before deer hunting. Overall it has been a great fall for trail work. We try to have the trails as cleared as possible so the frost can set when cold temperatures come and we can groom and open the trails on minimal snow.
November snowfall at 4″. November rainfall total at 2.35″. 2.55″ rainfall in October. Total rainfall in September at .44″. August rainfall at 3.2″. Rainfall the month of July at 5.71″. Total rainfall in June at 7.56″. It was also a very wet month of May with right around 8″ of rain. Since January 1st, we have received almost 29″ of rain.
Skiing on Sukkerbusk, November 21st, 2024.Wintry scene along the trail, November 21st, 2024.Grooming on “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, November 21st, 2024. This hill has the best coverage and skiing.Grooming on Sukkerbusk, November 21st, 2024.Typical bare spot from warm ground underneath, November 21st, 2024. Use a little extra caution, easy to avoid!Twin Lakes singletrack, November 21st, 2024. The Twin Lakes mountain bike loop is open for winter riding. Bullhead Bootleg as well. (Inner trails are closed.)Grooming on Sukkerbusk, November 20th, 2024.Grooming on Skaters Waltz, November 20th, 2024.First tracks in fresh snow! November 20th, 2024.Sukkerbusk ski trail, November 20th, 2024.Fresh snow on the Maplelag grounds, November 20th, 2024.Thin layer of ice on the smaller ponds, November 18th, 2024.Floating bog pieces on Bullhead Lake thanks to a easterly wind, November 18th, 2024.Sap Run trail ready for cold weather and snow, November 17th, 2024.“Mac’s Mess” at Twin Lakes crossing, November 17th, 2024.Sun lighting up the trees across slough on Mother North Star trail, November 17th, 2024.Eagles nest at start of Island Lake trail, November 17th, 2024.Work of a beaver along Island lake, November 17th, 2024.The charm of late Autumn, November 6th, 2024.Clearing on Bullhead Bootleg ski trail, November 4th, 2024.Fall grooming on Bullhead Bootleg, November 4th, 2024.Mushrooms on a oak tree, November 4th, 2024.Tamarack sapling hanging on to its needles, November 4th, 2024. Only coniferous tree the needles change color and sprout new in the spring.Fall grooming in the back bowl/sledding area, October 31st, 2024.
Winter returns!! Around 2″ of fresh snow as of 11am. Just enough for the first ski of the year! Chance of a couple more inches possible throughout the day. With temperatures in the mid 20’s, the snow should stick around and start cooling and freezing down the ground. The ground is still very warm with a little melting below. If we get a few more inches, we will try rolling/grooming on the early season loop. Great to see white and winter return!
Note: The trails remain closed and will open when consistent cold weather with frozen ground and hopefully snow! Season passes can be purchased here.
We completed the clearing of the trail system with Bullhead Lake trail and Bootleg extension being cleared before deer hunting. Overall it has been a great fall for trail work and we will continue working on the trails near the Maplelag property until the ground freezes and snow flies for good and stays! We try to have the trails as cleared as possible so the frost can set when cold temperatures come and we can groom and open the trails on minimal snow.
November rainfall total at 2.35″. 2.55″ rainfall in October. Total rainfall in September at .44″. August rainfall at 3.2″. Rainfall the month of July at 5.71″. Total rainfall in June at 7.56″. It was also a very wet month of May with right around 8″ of rain. Since January 1st, we have received almost 29″ of rain.
First tracks in fresh snow! November 20th, 2024.Sukkerbusk ski trail, November 20th, 2024.Fresh snow on the Maplelag grounds, November 20th, 2024.Thin layer of ice on the smaller ponds, November 18th, 2024.Floating bog pieces on Bullhead Lake thanks to a easterly wind, November 18th, 2024.Sap Run trail ready for cold weather and snow, November 17th, 2024.“Mac’s Mess” at Twin Lakes crossing, November 17th, 2024.Sun lighting up the trees across slough on Mother North Star trail, November 17th, 2024.Eagles nest at start of Island Lake trail, November 17th, 2024.Work of a beaver along Island lake, November 17th, 2024.The charm of late Autumn, November 6th, 2024.Clearing on Bullhead Bootleg ski trail, November 4th, 2024.Fall grooming on Bullhead Bootleg, November 4th, 2024.Mushrooms on a oak tree, November 4th, 2024.Tamarack sapling hanging on to its needles, November 4th, 2024. Only coniferous tree the needles change color and sprout new in the spring.Fall grooming in the back bowl/sledding area, October 31st, 2024.
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