Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report


Trails open Fantastic snow and skiing conditions. Epic first day for the Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships. Sunshine to start leading to snow! Around 2″ of new snow falling during the day with more falling in the evening. Wednesday we will be hosting day 2 of the Section 8 Nordic ski championships. The trails not used in the races will be open for skiing but be aware parking may be limited. Best options is taking Sukkerbusk to the west to access the western or northern trails for 38km of classic skiing options. Skating trails will be closed for the races on Wednesday.

Grooming update: Grooming planned in evening for the Section Skate and Sprint courses. Thursday and Friday we will be grooming the entire trail system for the weekend. Whatever the weather, we are ready to groom at anytime to have the best possible conditions every day.

Nature Notes: Wildlife has been active the last few weeks. We have been seeing porcupines along the snowshoe trail and Roy’s Run. We have also seen hawks, owls near JibFly and North Star, fox, deer of course, pileated woodpeckers and tons of tracks.

Trails are open for day use. Day and season passes can be purchased here. Please note due to COVID protocols, there are no lodge services for day use. This includes no ski rental or access to coffee bar. Parking in far lot near blue recycling bins where porta potties are located.Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open. There are no dogs or pets allowed.

Fat Bike trails open. Click here for report

Classic skiing on Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, Mother North Star, Wavy Gravy, Island Lake trail North Loup and Roy’s Run. Please no skating on the classic trails. Bullhead/Bootleg has now been tracked on the Bootleg extension and return. Lucky’s Loype is adventure skiing (no grooming).

Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Suicide Hill, Single Green and Kristin’s Kutoff designated trails groomed for skating.

All trails are one way except Sukkerbusk and Skaters Waltz. Skiing correct direction, especially in early season, helps us maintain the integrity of the base. Thank you!

Trails are open for day skiing for non lodging guests. Lodge is closed to day use.

Day and season passes can be purchased here.

Snowshoe trails are open and packed.

Snowfall past 24 hours: 3″

Snowfall past 7 days: 6″

Snowfall to date: 70″

Compacted base on trail: 9-20″

Snow depth in woods: 18-46″



Day and season passes can be purchased here.

NO services in the lodge at this time or ski rental available for day skiing. Parking in far lot near porta bathrooms and recycling bins. Please respect this policy so Maplelag can operate as safe as possible and remain open.

Enjoying the beautiful morning on Sukkerbusk, February 8th, 2022.
Boys getting ready to race, Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships, February 8th, 2022.
Striding in the boys race.
Striding in the girls race.
Cutting new track on Sukkebusk, February 7th, 2022.
Rootin Tootin, February 7th, 2022. Groomed on February 5th, light dusting of snow on top skier packed. Similar conditions on Roy’s Run and North Loup.
Setting track at dusk on the Section classic course, February 7th, 2022.
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2010 Olympian Wynn Roberts on trail today helping OTNSA skiers prepare for the coming Sectional meet this week, February 6th, 2022
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Setting the down track to Twin Lakes, February 6th, 2022. Please herringbone on the non tracked side. Thanks!
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Setting new track on Wavy Gravy, February 6th, 2022.
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Section Skate course grooming, February 6th, 2022.
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Setting track between Twin Lakes as part of Wavy Gravy trail, February 6th, 2022.
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Twin Lakes fat bike trail, February 6th, 2022. Snow is starting to pile up!
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Cutting fresh track on Roy’s Run, February 5th, 2022.
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Moorhead Nordic ski team inspection the Section courses this morning under fresh snowfall, February 5th, 2022.
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Another priceless artistic nature scene along Roy’s Run, February 5th, 2022.
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Skaters Waltz grooming, February 5th, 2022.
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Finishing up evening groom, February 5th, 2022.