A nice weekend of Spring like skiing. Saturday morning was about as good as it gets before it warmed up, making the recent fresh snow slower skiing. Didn't really freeze down much last night so the skiing was a bit softer today but by sunset the temp had already fallen to the upper 20's. Early evening went out grooming setting new track on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and JibFly. Also combed out the skate lane on Skaters Waltz. Late evening Jonell and I skied Sap Run and Sukkerbusk. The tracks had already frozen down and were fast and fun! Looks to remain cold for tomorrow so skiing will be more icy like most of the day until mid/late afternoon. Rest of the week should be more typical spring conditions and good skiing at the transition times. We will be touching up skate lanes as needed, possible set new track on more trail, depending on weather and skier traffic. We are closing for the season on March 17th, hopefully everyone is at the World Cup!

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(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)

Beautiful March day and skiing. The snow held out great and skiing was really nice. Morning low of 4 cooled the base and forest down nicely. Hi temps stayed low 30's and only snow transformation was on sun faced areas. Reports were good from both skiers in the morning and in afternoon. At dusk we groomed the skate lanes on Skaters Waltz and North Loup and also reset the track on the side of North Loup. Tracks set yesterday held out good and should be a very nice morning of skiing on Saturday. Looks to be warmer in the afternoon and skiing will slow down as the day passes.

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(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)

Another quick hitting storm this morning with blizzard like conditions for a few hours resulted in an inch or so of new snow, 4-6" inches in drifted areas. Once the weather sorted itself out, we went out grooming renovating the deck and mixing new snow, collecting sticks thanks to the Ginzu groomer instead of power-tilling them and making the deck dirty. New tracks cut on Sap Run, JibFly, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes. Skaters Waltz groomed skate only. A ski at dusk to check the trails found conditions getting really nice with the skies clearing off completely and the deck tightening up. This evening we groomed Skaters Waltz again. With temps looking to drop to single digits tonight, skiing should be really nice in the morning. Trails not groomed will have the new snow, slightly transformed, to be skied in. Tomorrow afternoon we plan to groom Skaters again and head north to groom out the skate lane on North Loup and reset the track on the side.

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(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)

We were treated to an unexpected 1-2" of superfluff snow this morning. Made for bit slower skiing today but smiling faces for those that were out enjoying the lovely conditions. This afternoon we reset tracks on Sap Run, JibFly and Sukkerbusk classic trails. We groomed parts of the skate trails and will be out this evening finishing grooming on the Skaters Waltz and North Loup skate lanes and Suicide Hill. We are digging deep into the transformed snow base, mixing the old snow with the freshly fallen snow so the skiing will be the best possible when it warms up again. Temps look favorable for continued good spring skiing. With that said, expect changing conditions and be prepared for a variety off offerings on the skiing deck. Trails not groomed should be some nice skiing, use caution. Fat bike trails will be left alone with the solid deck underneath and reports from riders out today were good.

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(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)

Trails are open under spring like conditions. The recently groomed classic trails are holding out great with good track definition. There has been minimal snow loss to the rock solid transformed snow base that ranges from 1-2 feet. We have been in the high 20's to mid 30's for highs and down to single digits for lows with even a few sub zero nights as recently as this past weekend keeping the base intact. This afternoon we classic skied on JibFly, Sap Run and Sukkerbusk and found very good to excellent spring skiing. There was a very light dusting of snow from last night that slowed the tracks down just the right amount making for really nice skiing. A check of the skate deck found a level and smooth surface, not much structure left from the most recent grooming but plenty of edging purchase . We will leave the tracks alone for now and most likely condition the skate lane on Skaters Waltz and North Loup tomorrow or Wednesday. The fat bike loops are in fantastic condition, best riding conditions of the season. The "Most" option is selected on the Trails Open feature as we do not recommend skiing on Lucky's Loype, Bullhead Lake, and Wavy Gravy trails. Be aware with spring skiing, conditions and surface can change quickly.

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(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)

Trails and lodge services are closed until March 2nd. There is a 19" base. We will be grooming and reopening on March 2nd.

(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)

We've been enjoying some incredible late season skiing, touch of springlike. Temps have been lower 30's for highs (bit cooler in woods) and down to single digits for lows, abundant sunshine and light winds, doesn't get much better. We have been grooming daily, keeping the snow fresh on select trails including Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill and North Loup this evening. Cooler temps tomorrow will keep the tracks a bit faster in the south facing areas but very good to excellent on the north facing. Skating should be fantastic all day. Get out tomorrow.....trails and services in the lodge closed February 26th-March 2nd. Opening again on March 3rd.

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(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)

A glorious day on the trails. Awesome variety of conditions from sunrise to sunset, lots of smiling faces. After a morning low of 8 degrees, we warmed up to 42 before cooling down again in the 20's at dusk. Abundant sunshine, light winds made for great skiing all day. At dusk we groomed about 30km of trail as the snow was transitioning, mixing the provided surface with cold dry transformed snow deep in the base. Fat bikers hit the trail hard in the morning and then was left alone in the afternoon, allowing the nicely textured surface to freeze down proper and provide sweet riding on Sunday. Check board for latest info for details for best trails and way to enjoy Sunday Funday!

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(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)

After a little touch up grooming this morning, entire trail system has been regroomed the past 36hours. Excellent conditions. With temps slightly cooler this way a great weekend of winter play on tap. Fat bike trails holding out great from Monday's grooming and skate trails firm and solid which remain open to fat bikes. This past week we had Bob Montebello and his "movers". Always an inspiring group, Bob still actively grooming and skiing at the age of 93!

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(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)

Dusting of new snow past 24 hours. 3" new snow past three days. Windy conditions yesterday warranted a bit more grooming today to level the handful of places drifted over. We would of been out earlier this morning to groom but once again the morning low was 7-8 degrees cooler than forecasted, checking in at -25. Once we hit -15, we were out. Skater Trails and select double track classic trails groomed. Sunshine and no wind making for a awesome day on the trails. We will regroom the singletrack classic trails Thursday and touch up others as needed. We are pulling up the transformed snow so if the temp does warm up, the skiing will be better. However, at this time we are trending cooler temps than the initial warmer temps. Fat bike singletrack groomed out nicely, silky dusting on top. We will regroom the fat bike trails for sure if the temp climbs above 32 to set up velcro texture.

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(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)