Fat Bike Trails are open. Twin Lakes loop groomed December 24th. The rest of the “FatLagChilada” loop is open but with a snow covering. We plan to groom the rest of the the track before the weekend.
The FatLagChilada includes the west side and east side loops of Twin Lakes and Bullhead Bootleg singletrack loops. Ski trail segments and inner singletrack along with crossing of Bullhead lake consists of the “FatLagChilada”.
.Start at Skaters Waltz ski trail and go right to access first singletrack to Bullhead. Access across Bullhead lake is now possible. Ice thickness is 9-11″.
To access Twin Lakes singletrack only, take driveway down and start at bridge section. SukkerWest also accessed off the driveway for a good starter/beginner loop.
Bullhead Bootleg loop is also accessed using the Goat Ranch road (county road 110)
Trails are open. Another great day of skiing in order. Frost snow falling from the trees accumulating to around a half inch and making for silky buttery skiing. Temperatures have been running a little bit cooler at Maplelag keeping the snow fresh. We do look to warm up a little more the next few days but with a rock solid frozen base underneath the snow should hold out just fine. We will be grooming daily the rest of the week on select trails keeping conditions in best shape possible.
Beautiful skiing on Christmas Day with frosty conditions turning the forest to winter wonderland postcard. Nice to see everyone out! We skied on the Bullhead Bootleg loop enjoying the recent grooming. Crossing the north end a bit of an adventure but when coming to the marsh area, take skis off and follow the walking tracks to connect back to the other side.
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. North Loup has a track on the side and a skate path.
Skating on Skater Waltz, the extension of Skater Waltz, Single Green climb, Kristin’s Kutoff, Eira Bikwadinaa hill and North Loup. Also possible to skate ski the last part of Bullhead lake trail as out out and back. Please do not skate on trails outside of thedesignated skate trails. Thank you!
We have been grooming and skiing since November 20th. 18″ of snowfall this season, compacted base on trail 3-5″. Snow depth in woods 6-10″
Start of Bullhead Lake ski trail, December 25th, 2024.Skiing across Bullhead Lake, December 25th, 2024.Bushwhacking on north end crossing of Bullhead Lake, December 25th, 2024. Capturing the essence of of cross country skiing! Striding on Bullhead Lake, December 25th, 2024.Frosty scene north end of Bullhead lake, December 25th, 2024.Bootleg extension on Bullhead Lake trail, December 25th, 2024.Return of Bullhead Lake trail, December 25th, 2024.First day skating on the Maplelag ice rink, December 25th, 2024. Still a bit bumpy here and there but “skateable” Family group ski! December 24th, 2024.Frosty scene along the trail, December 24th, 2024.Cutting new track on JibFly trail, December 24th, 2024.Cutting new track on Sukkerbusk, December 23rd, 2024.Morning ski! December 23rd, 2024.Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, December 23rd, 2024.Refreshing the skate deck on Skaters Waltz, December 23rd, 2024.Up one of the hills on Mother North Star, December 23rd, 2024.Testing out the new track on Mother North Star, December 23rd, 2024.Family ski! December 22nd, 2024.Grooming and setting track on Bullhead Bootleg, December 22nd, 2024.Setting track on Bullhead lake to access the loop across the lake, December 22nd, 2024. Take Eira Bikwadianaa Hill to access the lake. Top of Eira Bikwadinaa Hill with grand daughter Eira! December 22nd, 2024.Grooming skate lane on North Loup, December 21st, 2024. Open for skate and classic skiing. First time skiing Roy’s Run! December 21st, 2024.Grooming start of Bullhead Lake trail from Eira Bikwadinaa hill, December 21st, 2024.Grooming last part of Bullhead lake trail along Bullhead Lake! December 21st 2024.
Fat Bike Trails are open. Twin Lakes loop groomed today. The rest of the “FatLagChilada” loop is open but with a snow covering. We plan to groom the rest of the the track on December 26th.
The FatLagChilada includes the west side and east side loops of Twin Lakes and Bullhead Bootleg singletrack loops. Ski trail segments and inner singletrack along with crossing of Bullhead lake consists of the “FatLagChilada”.
.Start at Skaters Waltz ski trail and go right to access first singletrack to Bullhead. Access across Bullhead lake is now possible. Ice thickness is 9-11″.
To access Twin Lakes singletrack only, take driveway down and start at bridge section. SukkerWest also accessed off the driveway for a good starter/beginner loop.
Bullhead Bootleg loop is also accessed using the Goat Ranch road (county road 110)
Merry Christmas from Maplelag! Trails are open today with postcard conditions and incredible frosty scenes. Excellent skiing conditions.
Yesterday tracks were reset on Rootin Tootin, JibFly and the skate lanes were renovated and combed. Monday new track set on Sukkerbusk, SapRun, Mother North Star and Twin Lakes.
Sunday we groomed across Bullhead lake to groom the rest of the Bullhead Lake trail on non AMA land and the Bootleg extension. Recommended to follow the groomed track to ski across the lake to access the Bootleg loop. At end of Bootleg loop, take left up the hill to the access trail to ski back across the lake. Also option to go right end of Bootleg to ski down to north end of Bullhead lake than double back.
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. North Loup has a track on the side and a skate path.
Skating on Skater Waltz, the extension of Skater Waltz, Single Green climb, Kristin’s Kutoff, Eira Bikwadinaa hill and North Loup. Also possible to skate ski the last part of Bullhead lake trail as out out and back. Please do not skate on trails outside of thedesignated skate trails. Thank you!
We had a great day on Tuesday of this week hosting the 30th annual Dl Invite Nordic Ski Meet. Nearly 400 skiers from northern, western and central Minnesota convened at Maplelag as Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Jr High skiers competed on Skaters Waltz in skate races.
We have been grooming and skiing since November 20th. 18″ of snowfall this season, compacted base on trail 3-5″. Snow depth in woods 6-10″
Family group ski! December 24th, 2024.Frosty scene along the trail, December 24th, 2024.Cutting new track on JibFly trail, December 24th, 2024.Cutting new track on Sukkerbusk, December 23rd, 2024.Morning ski! December 23rd, 2024.Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, December 23rd, 2024.Refreshing the skate deck on Skaters Waltz, December 23rd, 2024.Up one of the hills on Mother North Star, December 23rd, 2024.Testing out the new track on Mother North Star, December 23rd, 2024.Family ski! December 22nd, 2024.Grooming and setting track on Bullhead Bootleg, December 22nd, 2024.Setting track on Bullhead lake to access the loop across the lake, December 22nd, 2024. Take Eira Bikwadianaa Hill to access the lake. Top of Eira Bikwadinaa Hill with grand daughter Eira! December 22nd, 2024.Grooming skate lane on North Loup, December 21st, 2024. Open for skate and classic skiing. First time skiing Roy’s Run! December 21st, 2024.Grooming through the skinny field/last part of Bullhead lake trail, December 21st, 2024.Grooming start of Bullhead Lake trail from Eira Bikwadinaa hill, December 21st, 2024.Grooming last part of Bullhead lake trail along Bullhead Lake! December 21s,t 2024.
Merry Christmas!! Beautiful frosty morning everything cloaked in white. Trail are open today and tomorrow.
It’s been a few years since all the trails have been groomed and open before Christmas! The snow earlier in the week has seasoned nicely after grooming and skier traffic. Warmer temps activating the snow for silky like glide.
Yesterday tracks were reset on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star and Twin Lakes. The skate lanes also touched up with a light renovation and comb. Temperatures quite a bit cooler than forecasted. The trails will be open today and the 25th for day skiing. v
Sunday we groomed across Bullhead lake to groom the rest of the Bullhead Lake trail on non AMA land and the Bootleg extension. Recommended to follow the groomed track to ski across the lake to access the Bootleg loop. At end of Bootleg loop, take left up the hill to the access trail to ski back across the lake. Also option to go right end of Bootleg to ski down to north end of Bullhead lake than double back.
Saturday grooming saw skate lanes combed out on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Kristin’s Kutoff climb, Single Green climb, and Eira Bikwadinaa hill. Also for the first time this year packed out the last part of Bullhead lake trail from the crossing on the north end of Bullhead Lake to the skinny field. No track set but open as a fun out and back ski for an additional 3km groomed.
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. North Loup has a track on the side and a skate path.
Skating on Skater Waltz, the extension of Skater Waltz, Single Green climb, Kristin’s Kutoff, Eira Bikwadinaa hill and North Loup. Also possible to skate ski the last part of Bullhead lake trail as out out and back. Please do not skate on trails outside of thedesignated skate trails. Thank you!
We had a great day on Tuesday of this week hosting the 30th annual Dl Invite Nordic Ski Meet. Nearly 400 skiers from northern, western and central Minnesota convened at Maplelag as Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Jr High skiers competed on Skaters Waltz in skate races.
We have been grooming and skiing since November 20th. 18″ of snowfall this season, compacted base on trail 3-5″. Snow depth in woods 6-10″
Fat Bike Trails are open but remain snow covered on top of most recent grooming. Click here for report.
Cutting new track on Sukkerbusk, December 23rd, 2024.Morning ski! December 23rd, 2024.Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, December 23rd, 2024.Refreshing the skate deck on Skaters Waltz, December 23rd, 2024.Up one of the hills on Mother North Star, December 23rd, 2024.Testing out the new track on Mother North Star, December 23rd, 2024.Family ski! December 22nd, 2024.Grooming and setting track on Bullhead Bootleg, December 22nd, 2024.Setting track on Bullhead lake to access the loop across the lake, December 22nd, 2024. Take Eira Bikwadianaa Hill to access the lake. Top of Eira Bikwadinaa Hill with grand daughter Eira! December 22nd, 2024.Grooming skate lane on North Loup, December 21st, 2024. Open for skate and classic skiing. First time skiing Roy’s Run! December 21st, 2024.Grooming through the skinny field/last part of Bullhead lake trail, December 21st, 2024.Grooming start of Bullhead Lake trail from Eira Bikwadinaa hill, December 21st, 2024.Grooming last part of Bullhead lake trail along Bullhead Lake! December 21s,t 2024.Resetting track Sukkerbusk Friday morning, December 20th, 2024.Moorhead Nordic Ski team training camp Day 1, December 20th, 2024.Friday striding! December 20th, 2024.Setting track on Island Lake trail, December 20th, 2024.Rollcombing, December 19th, 2024.The “machine” wrapping up round 1 of grooming, December 19th, 2024.Start of Boy’s Varsity race, DL Invite December 17th, 2024.Varsity girls skiers DL Invite, December 17th, 2024.Start of Boy’s Jr High race, DL Invite December 17th, 2024.Varsity boys s skiers DL Invite, December 17th, 2024.Start of girls JV race, DL Invite December 17th, 2024.Boys Varsity skiers, DL Invite. December 17th, 2024.New name and sign for the big hill on Bullhead Lake trail, December 15th, 2024.
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