Lapland Lake Winter Ski Report

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Today's Conditions

Please see details below (boxed information) regarding Saturday's exciting Winter Trails events!

Snow is falling this morning. We have received 3"of accumulation so far. We are at 100% operation with all 38km of xc ski trails snowcat groomed with trackset and skating lanes and 12km of scenic trails open for snowshoeing. Our compacted base depth is up to 2-1/2 feet with up to 3-1/2 feet of snow in our woods. Surface is packed powder and powder. Conditions favor classic skiing today.

Snow with sleet is expected to fall today turning to all snow tonight. Today's high will be 26. Total accumulations of 4 - 6" are likely. Snow showers are in our forecast Thursday with a high of 25. Friday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 20. Snow is in our forecast again Friday night and Saturday - not a big storm, but it will bring us more nice, fresh snow for the weekend. Jammies inside-out! Come lodge with us this weekend!

Two-fer Fridays! Bring a friend for free any non-holiday Friday! Buy one pass at the regular price, receive the second pass for free. (Free pass must be of equal or lesser value; no other discounts apply; not valid 2/20.)

Trails are open 10am-4:30 Monday through Friday and 9am - 4:30pm weekends and holidays. Snowshoe trails, our ice-skating pond and both children's tubing hills (old-fashioned ride down, carry back up) are open and ready for use! Come visit with our reindeer! Your facility use pass or Season Pass Membership gives you access to xc ski and snowshoe trails, ice-skating and tubing!

Illuminated night skiing, tubing and ice-skating (conditions permitting) are available nightly to our overnight lodging guests and to the general public on the following five Saturday evenings: January 10, 17, February 7, 14 and March 7.

Our Tuulen Tupa Grill is open for the season as follows: lunch service seven days a week; dinner service Saturday nights (final seating 7pm, reservations appreciated). Take-out dinner service is available to our overnight lodgers Sunday through Friday nights.

We welcome you to come and enjoy a relaxing Adirondack getaway in one of our cozy private tupas (housekeeping cottages) or in a private room. Overnight guests enjoy complimentary use of facilities each day (including days of arrival and departure) including ski and snowshoe trails, children's tubing hills and ice-skating pond; illuminated facilities including skiing on Lake Trail, tubing and ice-skating; use of our traditional Finnish wood-fired sauna; and 50% off a group lesson per person. Make your winter getaway plans with us soon! Lodging Information

Low midweek lodging rates are in effect non-holiday Sunday through Thursday nights season-long ($160/night double occupancy and $120/night single occupancy in our private 2 & 3-bedroom tupas or in private rooms). This weekend (Winter Trails weekend - details below) we still have openings in tupas and private rooms. Private rooms are in Lapin Tupa for $195/night double occupancy. A regular or specially reduced rate of $305/night covers up to and including the first three guests in Pulkka, Ruska, Tunturi and Lumi. For the 3-night MLKing,Jr holiday weekend we have remaining two 3-bedroom tupas, Ruska and Tunturi, and two 4-bedroom tupas, Latu and Lapin.

Join us this Saturday, January 10, for Winter Trails Day from 1:00 – 4:30pm. FREE to first-timers! An afternoon of fun on us! Complimentary facility use, beginner x-c ski lesson (special lessons for first-timer kids ages 5+, too!), & ski or snowshoe rentals for first-time participants. Pre-registration required.

Free horse drawn sleigh rides noon-3pm! (Must be a Winter Trails Participant, Season Pass Member, overnight guest or have purchased a facility use pass today.) Road conditions permitting.

Napa Kiikku, our fun and popular ice ride for kids on the pond runs from 2-3pm Saturday and Sunday!

Finn-tastic Full Moon Night Skiing, Tubing, Lakeside Campfire and Dinner Service (final seating 7pm; dinner reservations required). Illuminated night skiing, tubing and ice-skating are free to Season Pass Members and to those purchasing a full or half-day facility use pass; charges apply to those arriving after 4:30 for night skiing, tubing and ice-skating. Lights are on until 9pm.

Lapland Ladies Love to Ski! A special program for women, taught by women. From 10:30am - 3:30pm beginner and intermediate level female skiers, grouped by ability, will receive instruction in classic ski technique, enjoy lunch with an equipment and clothing discussion, participate in a social group ski and enjoy a group wrap-up with hot beverage at the end of the day. The program is led by Lapland Lake's PSIA-certified instructors Sherry Dixon, Susan Henriksson and Coleen Stevens. Cost for the five-hour program is $35 including facility use pass, lunch, goody bag, and discount coupons for clothing and equipment. $5 discount for Season Pass Members. Cost of rental equipment, if needed, is $10 for this program only. To guarantee your space, please call to pre-register: 518-863-4974.

We are very pleased to announce the return of Carolyn Samuels as our chef at the Tuulen Tupa Grill. She brings with her a very health-conscious, caring approach to menu offerings and food preparation along with superb culinary skills. Our traditional Finnish selections are in place along with our popular American offerings. Come try Carolyn’s creative and delicious vegetarian and vegan specialties and incredible bakery treats! New this winter - the Tuulen Tupa Grill is open for lunch seven days per week with the Kuuma Tupa Snack Bar (2nd level of the Finnish Line Lodge) open for lunch and snacks weekends and holidays. Dinner service is offered at the Tuulen Tupa Grill Saturdays throughout the season, and a dinner take-out menu is available to overnight guests Sunday through Friday. Dining information and menus.

Cross county skiing and snowshoeing remain among the most affordable winter pursuits for individuals and families alike, and with our convenient location in the Southern Adirondacks, we're not too far for a day trip or for an overnight stay. Vigorous exercise, fresh, clean air and our gorgeous Adirondack surroundings - all combine to make a visit with us a unique "feel good" experience! We look forward to sharing Lapland Lake with you!

Remember to wear your jammies inside-out (for snowfall)! We look forward to seeing you soon!