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12/12/25  

Good News Cross Country Skiers

  Bear Notch Ski Touring Center is open and grooming for general public. (12 km+)

Day passes and rentals are available (9am- 3pm)

We have received over 17" of snow so far this season. Very nice early season conditions

Freshly Grooming on : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower fields, Trail(#11) Saco River Trail (#30) and more. Yates Farm will be Back Country for now

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation                       

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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12/11/25

Good News Bear Notch Believer season pass holders. We are open and grooming just for you received another 6" of snow last night

We have very good early season conditions! Today we are still open for season pass holders only (no day passes or rentals)

 

 Groomed eventually on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19& #5), and East Albany Brook Trail (#5), Lower Fields, Trail #11, East Pasture loop. Yates Farm offer nice back country conditions.

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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Good News Bear Notch Believer season pass holders. We are open and grooming just for you!

Temps are cool but we have very good early season conditions! Today we are open for season pass holders only (no day passes or rentals)

 

 Groomed : Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19& #5), and East Albany Brook Trail (#5), Lower Fields, Trail #11, East Pasture loop

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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Good News Bear Notch Believer season pass holders. We are open and grooming just for you!

Temps are cool but we have very good early season conditions! Today we are open for season pass holders only (no day passes or rentals)

 

 Grooming Today on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19& #5), and East Albany Brook Trail (#5), Lower Fields, Trail #11, East Pasture loop

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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12/7/25

Good News Bear Notch Believer season pass holders. We are open and grooming just for you!

Temps are cool but we have very good early season conditions! Today we are open for season pass holders only (no day passes or rentals)

We will be open at center for Season pass sales Gift certificates and equipment sales from 10am-2pm

 Grooming Today on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19& #5), and East Albany Brook Trail (#5), Lower Fields, Trail #11, East Pasture loop

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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12/6/25

Good News Bear Notch Believer season pass holders. We are open and grooming just for you!

Temps are cool but we have very good early season conditions! Today we are open for season pass holders only (no day passes or rentals)

We will be open at center for Season pass sales Gift certificates and equipment sales from 10am-2pm

 Grooming Today on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19& #5), and East Albany Brook Trail (#5), Lower Fields, Trail #11, East Pasture loop

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

31st Annual Open House Friday & Saturday, November 28th & 29th 9am-3pm
Sunday, November 30th 10am-2pm
*For Season Passes:

*We encourage and appreciate it if people call us at 603.374.2277 to reserve their pass.
Then you can mail your photo and payment to us at PO Box 20, Bartlett, NH 03812.
If you prefer to show up in person, we will have a drop-box on our porch.
*Please, bring an envelope with your photo, payment and return address.
1st Time Season Pass Holders qualify for a one-time Free Learn to Ski Clinic.
Pre-Season Prices on 2025-2026 Season Passes:
Adults $190 (reg. $220) - Couples $185 each - Seniors 65+ $185
Complementary Season Pass for ages 18 & under*
(*Available Nov. 28, 29 & 30, 2025 Only).

Gift Certificates available for Christmas!
Equipment Packages Available - Call ahead for availability.
COME TAKE A COMPLIMENTARY SCENIC WALK (OR MAYBE A SKI)
ON OUR TRAILS IN THE PRISTINE UPPER SACO RIVER VALLEY!
WELL BEHAVED DOGS & OWNERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Bear Notch open house

(only 15 minutes from North Conway, 3.7 miles west of Attitash)
Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!
31st Annual Open House Friday & Saturday, November 28th & 29th 9am-3pm
Sunday, November 30th 10am-2pm
*For Season Passes:
*We encourage and appreciate it if people call us at 603.374.2277 to reserve their pass.
Then you can mail your photo and payment to us at PO Box 20, Bartlett, NH 03812.
If you prefer to show up in person, we will have a drop-box on our porch.
*Please, bring an envelope with your photo, payment and return address.
1st Time Season Pass Holders qualify for a one-time Free Learn to Ski Clinic.
Pre-Season Prices on 2025-2026 Season Passes:
Adults $190 (reg. $220) - Couples $185 each - Seniors 65+ $185
Complementary Season Pass for ages 18 & under*
(*Available Nov. 28, 29 & 30, 2025 Only).
Gift Certificates available for Christmas!
Equipment Packages Available - Call ahead for availability.
COME TAKE A COMPLIMENTARY SCENIC WALK (OR MAYBE A SKI)
ON OUR TRAILS IN THE PRISTINE UPPER SACO RIVER VALLEY!
WELL BEHAVED DOGS & OWNERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

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4/7/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.  We are open

We still have some decent spring skiing

Die hard skiers and people that want to just get out and enjoy will find it worth doing. We are open on a donation basis. Ski first then donate.

We still have an established base on our trails. Ski conditions on these trails are surprisingly good with a few bare spots. Skiers yesterday said it was well worth it! Come get it before it is gone!

Birds are chirping, streams are flowing and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy a pleasant spring ski!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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4/6/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.  We are open

We still have some decent spring skiing

Yesterday's warm temps did create a couple more bare spots to navigate around. Die hard skiers and people that want to get out and enjoy will find it worth doing. We are open on a donation basis. Ski first then donate.

We still have an established base on our trails. Ski conditions on these trails is surprisingly good with several bare spots. Come get it before it is gone.

Birds are chirping, streams are flowing and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy a pleasant spring ski!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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4/5/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.  We are open

We still have decent spring skiing

Yesterday's warm temps did create a couple of bare spots to navigate around. Die hard skiers will find it worth doing. We are open on a donation basis. Ski first then donate.

We still have an established base on our trails. Ski conditions on these trails is surprisingly good with a couple of bare spots. Come get it before it is gone.

Birds are chirping, streams are flowing and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy a pleasant spring ski!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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4/4/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.  We are open and grooming

We still have 10km continuous spring skiing

We received a net gain of 1.5" of dense wet granular and are out grooming fresh skate lanes and tracks where possible.

We still have an established base on our trails. Ski conditions on these trails is surprisingly good.

Birds are chirping, streams are flowing and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy a pleasant spring ski!

Groomed today: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5 &#6)

Rentals --X-C ski and snowshoe rentals

Purchase next year's season pass and ski for free the rest of this season

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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4/3/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We received a light coat of snow overnight.

We still have an established base on our trails. Ski conditions on these trails is surprisingly good. That said it is currently coming down as hail. Weather is a major factor today. Only skiers with proper clothing will enjoy skiing today. We will groom again after this weather event passes.

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4/2/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We are open and grooming

We still have 10km continuous spring skiing

After last night cool temps trail surface set up firm. We are out grooming this AM. The result is a loose granular snow on a firm trail surface in AM hours-moist snow surface after temps rise.

We still have an established base on our trails. Skiing conditions on these trails is surprisingly good. Birds are singing, streams are flowing and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy a pleasant spring ski!

Groomed today: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5)

Rentals --X-C ski and snowshoe rentals

Purchase next year's season pass and ski for free the rest of this season

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4/1/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We still have 10km continuous spring skiing

 We still have an established base on our trails. Skiing conditions on these trails have spring conditions. Trail conditions did not set up. We are out grooming tracks and skate lanes (as needed) Temps will rise fast today. Best bet is get out early. Birds are singing, streams are flowing and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy a pleasant spring ski!

Groomed 12/29: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5)

Rentals --X-C ski and snowshoe rentals

Purchase next year's season pass and ski for free the rest of this season

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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12/31/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We still have 12km continuous skiing

We received 8" of snow last storm which settled down to 6" dense snow. We still had an established base on our trails. Skiing conditions on these trails is very good. It is still too damp to groom today. Trail conditions did not set up, so tracks and skate lanes from yesterday will ski well. It is currently a light drizzle, which is supposed to end in AM. Then temps rise fast. Birds are singing, streams are flowing and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy!

Groomed 12/29: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5) Lower fields, Trail #11 #13.

Rentals --X-C ski and snowshoe rentals

Purchase next season pass and ski for free the rest of this season

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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12/30/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We received 8" of snow which settled down to 6" dense snow. We still had an established base on our trails. Skiing conditions on these trails will be excellent. We groomed fresh tracks and skate lanes yesterday on our Western Trail Network and Yates Farm Trail Network. It is too damp to groom today. Trail conditions did not set up and trails will ski well. It is currently a light mist. Dress properly for the weather. probably light rain. Then come enjoy a pleasant late season ski in the Bartlett Snowbelt.

Groomed yesterday: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5) Lower fields, Trail #11 #13.

Rentals --X-C ski and snowshoe rentals

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12/29/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

It is snowing hard 4" so far

We still had an established base on our trails. Skiing conditions on these trails will be excellent. We will be freshly grooming tracks and skate lanes later this AM on our western trail network and Yates Farm Trail Network. Come enjoy an superb late season ski in the Bartlett Snowbelt.

Grooming on today: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5) Lower fields, Trail #11 #13, Bartlett brook trails #40 & #42 and more .

Rentals --X-C ski and snowshoe rentals

Lesson available by reservation call 603-374-2277

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/28/25

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

       More snow on the way

We are open and grooming daily on11KM

Snow coverage on trails is getting thin but skiers are still enjoying a pleasant spring ski. Trail surface set up firm last night. So give us time and we will groom of the glaze. Once groomed trail surface will be loose granular. Fast until temps rise. Due to our location in Bartlett Snowbelt, we are able to offer 11 km of skiing(one open spot) right from our parking lot on natural snow. Come find out why, skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions. Spring has sprung. Streams are flowing, birds are chirping and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy!

Grooming on: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a, #6,#40 and#42

New and slightly used equipment on sale at great prices!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you. 

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3/27/25

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

       Come ski the difference

We are open and grooming daily on11KM

Snow coverage on trails is getting thin but skiers are still enjoying a pleasant spring ski. Trail surface set up firm last night. So give us time and we will groom of the glaze. Once groomed, the trail surface will be loose granular. Fast until temps rise. Due to our location in Bartlett Snowbelt, we are able to offer 11 km of continuous skiing right from our parking lot on natural snow. Come find out why, skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions. Spring has sprung. Streams are flowing, birds are chirping and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy!

Grooming on: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a, #6,#40 and#42

New and slightly used equipment on sale at great prices!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you. 

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3/26/25

Good

 News Cross Country Skiers.

We received 4" new snow from the storm.

We are open and grooming

13KM continuous ski leaving from base station

 Our snow base remained intact. This new snow has made X-C conditions excellent. We are out grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes on our Western Trail Network again this AM. The snow has dried out and set up. Trails are grooming out nicely. Yates farm has 4" new snow on top of a previously groomed surface. Birds are singing, streams are flowing and conditions Come out and enjoy!

Our location in the Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing. Come ski the difference!

2025/2026 passes on sale now Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

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3/25/25 update change of plans

Great News Cross Country Skiers.

We received 4" new snow from the storm.

We are open and grooming

10KM continuous ski leaving from base station

 Our snow base remained intact. So this new snow has made X-C conditions excellent. We are out grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes this AM. We expect to groom at least 10 km of trails today. Birds are singing, streams are flowing and conditions Come out and enjoy!

Our location in the Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing. Come ski the difference!

2025/2026 passes on sale now Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

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3/25/25

Great News Cross Country Skiers.

We received 4" new snow from the storm.

We are open and grooming

20KM continuous ski leaving from base station

 Our snow base remained intact. So this new snow has made X-C conditions excellent. We are out grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes this AM. We expect to groom at least 20 km of trails today. Birds are singing, streams are flowing and conditions are excellent. Come out and enjoy!

Our location in the Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing. Come ski the difference!

2025/2026 passes on sale now.

Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

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Good News Cross Country Skiers.

  3/24/25

Change of plans

We are open and grooming

5KM continuous ski leaving from base

We are out grooming to soften trail surface. The result is a loose granular on a firm base. This is slow going so give us some time and let temps rise a little.  

Our location in the Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing.

Birds are singing, streams are flowing picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy!

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Good News Cross Country Skiers.

  3/24/25

We are still closed today. Be patient, more snow is on the way.

The good news is our base remains intact. So when we get the predicted snow, skiing will be excellent. Stay tuned it is not over yet!  

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Good News Cross Country Skiers.

  3/23/25

We are closed today

After yesterday's warm temps and last night's freeze, the trail surface is very firm. Even after grooming, the trail surface remains firm and dangerously fast. The good news is our base remains intact. So if we get snow or warmer temps we will be open again. Stay tuned it is not over yet!  

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Good News Cross Country Skiers.

  3/22/25

We Are Open! Grooming Daily! Spring Conditions!

Our location in the Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing. On our Western Trail Network the snow base has held out well. We groomed Skate lanes and Tracks where possible last night. This will set up and last better in the warm temps. We will groom a necessary this AM. Best bet let temps rise a little.  

Birds are singing, streams are flowing picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy!

2025/2026 passes on sale now.

Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

New and used equipment on sale. Call ahead for availability. 603-374-2277 

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Good News Cross Country Skiers.

  3/21/25

Due to the warm temps and rain we will be closed this AM. Our base is too soft to be on.

The good news is on our Western Trail Network our snow base is holding out well. We expect to have at least 10 km of skiing left after this weather event. Hope to see you tomorrow. 

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3/21/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

  We are open and grooming on14KM

We survived the meltdown and rain. Trail surface set up firm last night. We are out grooming on our Western Tail Network this AM. Once groomed trails have a fast Loose Granular surface until temps rise above freezing then moist snow surface. It is slow going, so give us time and let temps rise a little. Birds are singing streams are flowing come out and enjoy!

11KM continuous skiing from base on our Western Trail Network.

 3.5 more KM on Yates Farm Trail network.

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

New and used equipment on sale at great prices.

 

Note: Our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing.

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3/18/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We are open and Grooming

We survived the meltdown and rain. Trail surface set up firm last night. We are out grooming on our Western Tail Network this AM. Once groomed trails have a Loose Granular surface until temps rise above freezing then moist snow surface. It is slow going so give us a little time. Then come out and enjoy!

7KM groomed so far. We expect at least 10 KM gooomed later this AM. Skate lanes only today

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

New and used equipment on sale at great prices.

 

Note: Our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing.

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3/18/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We are open and Grooming

We survived the meltdown and rain. Trail surface set up firm last night. We are out grooming on our Western Tail Network this AM. Once groomed trails have a Loose Granular surface until temps rise above freezing then moist snow surface. It is slow going so give us a little time. Then come out and enjoy!

7KM groomed so far. We expect at least 10 KM gooomed later this AM. Skate lanes only today

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

New and used equipment on sale at great prices.

 

Note: Our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing.

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3/17/25 Good News Cross Country Skiers

Due to the warm temps and rain we are closed today. Our base is too soft to be on.

The good news is on our Western Trail Network our snow base is holding out well. We expect to have at least 10 km of skiing left after this weather event. Enjoy your Saint Patrick day! Hope to see you tomorrow

 

Note: Our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing.

 

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

New and used equipment on sale at great prices.

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3/16/25 Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent spring skiing conditions? We have them! Grooming on 20 km daily

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

New and used equipment on sale at great prices

 Our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing.

Trail surfaces remained soft overnight. We are out grooming fresh tracks and skate this AM. The result is  excellent spring trail conditions and very happy skiers. Trail surface is machine groomed loose granular mix in AM hours/moist snow after temps rise. Spring has sprung, birds are singing and streams are flowing. Our picnic table are out, bring a lunch. This is a great day for a pleasant ski. lanes

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/15/25 Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent spring skiing conditions? We have them! Grooming on 20 km daily

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

New and used equipment on sale at great prices

 Our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide superior spring skiing.

Trail surfaces set up hard overnight. We are grooming daily removing the glaze. The result is an excellent spring trail conditions and very happy skiers. Trail surface is machine groomed loose granular mix in AM hours/moist snow after temps rise. Spring has sprung, birds are singing and streams are flowing. Our picnic table are out, bring a lunch. This is a great day for a pleasant ski.

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/14/25

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent spring skiing conditions? We have them! Come out and enjoy.

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season.

Trail surfaces set up hard overnight. We are grooming daily removing the glaze. The result is an excellent spring trail conditions and very happy skiers. Trail surface is machine groomed loose granular mix in AM hours/moist snow after temps rise. Spring has sprung, birds are singing and streams are flowing. Our picnic table are out. This is a great day for a pleasant ski.

Note: Our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide the best spring skiing available

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/13/25

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season!                            

The meltdown has started. Trail surfaces set up hard overnight. We are grooming daily removing the glaze

The result excellent trail conditions and very happy skiers. Trail surface is machine groomed loose granular mix in AM hours/moist snow after temps rise. At Bear Notch Ski Touring, we work hard to provide best skiing conditions possible. Come ski the difference  

Note: Our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. This allows us to provide the best spring skiing available

Groomed today : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower fields, Trail(#11),Lower Saco River trail (#30), trail#40 &#42.Yates Farm Trail Network(#31,#32 &32a) grooming later this AM.

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/12/25

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Sign up for next year's pass and ski free the rest of this season!                            

We have spent days cleaning up debris from wind storm prior to grooming our trail network. The result is very happy skiers. Trail surface is machine groomed loose granular-packed powder mix in AM hours/wet snow after temps rise. At Bear Notch Ski Touring, we work hard to provide best skiing conditions possible. Come ski the difference  

Note: Our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. Best spring skiing available

Groomed today : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower fields, Trail(#11),Lower Saco River trail (#30), trail#40 &#42.Yates Farm Trail Network(#31,#32 &32a) grooming later this AM.

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/11/25

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

2025/2026 passes on sale now. Purchase next years pass and ski free the rest of this season!                            

We have spent last three days cleaning up and grooming our trail network. The result is very happy skiers. Trail surface is machine groomed loose granular-packed powder mix in AM hours/wet snow after temps rise. At Bear Notch Ski Touring, we work hard to provide best skiing conditions possible. Come ski the difference  

Note: our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base.

Groomed today : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower fields, Trail(#11),Lower Saco River trail (#30), trail#40 &#42.Yates Farm Trail Network(#31,#32 &32a) grooming later this AM.

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/10/25

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

It Is Snowing, almost 1" so far

 As expected our snow base held out very well. This new snow will groom out nicely.                              

 Our trails had an amazing amount of wind damage on them from the extreme winds. Lots of down trees, branches and debris. We spent last two days cleaning up our trails. On some trails we have to use leaf blowers and chainsaw, before we can groom. On trails we have cleaned this new snow will make an excellent ski. Come ski the difference. Call ahead for trail update

Note: our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. Come ski the difference

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/9/25

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming!

 As expected our snow base held out very well. Trail surface has set up hard. We are out grooming on our Western Trail Network this AM.                               It will be quality over quantity today.

 Our trails had an amazing amount of wind damage on them from the extreme winds. Lots of down trees, branches and debris. We spent yesterday cleaning up our trails. We have to use leaf blowers and chainsaw, before we can groom. The result is groomed trails a very nice loose granular packed powder trail surface. Come ski the difference. Call ahead for trail update

Note: our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. Come ski the difference

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/8/25

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming!

 As expected our snow base held out very well. Trail surface has set up hard. We are out grooming on our Western Trail Network this AM.                               It will be quality over quantity today.

That said our trails have an amazing amount of wind damage on them from yesterday's extreme winds. Lots of down trees, branches and debris. Clearing the trails will take time. It is slow going but trail groom out nice (machine groomed loose granular). Don't hurry. Give us some time then come out and enjoy.

Note: our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. Come ski the difference

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/7/25

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming

As expected our snow base held out very well. Trail surface has set up hard. We are out grooming on our Western Trail Network this AM. It is slow going but trail groom out nice (machine groomed loose granular). With today's high wind we recommend skiing on out western trail network this area has excellent wind protection will be freshly groomed. Give us a little time, dress well then come out and enjoy.

Note: our location in Bartlett Snow Belt allows us to establish a deeper snow base. Come ski the difference

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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3/6/25  

Not Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are closed today

Due to the warm temps and rain our base is too soft to be on. Our base remains in excellent condition closing today will allow us to groom out excellent X-C conditions after snow drains and temps drop. Hope to see you then. Have a nice day!

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3/5/25  

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Our trail conditions are fantastic. Come out and enjoy before the rain

With today's predicted of warm temps and rain in the afternoon. We recommend getting out early. We may close when weather deteriorates   

55km open - 45 km machine groomed on natural snow

We are out grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes on our Western Trail Network. Skiers are very impressed with our trail conditions! Don't miss it. Come out and ski the difference!

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

3/4/25  

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Our trail conditions are fantastic. Come out and enjoy before the rain

55km open - 45 km machine groomed on natural snow

We are out grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes again today. Skiers are very impressed with our trail conditions! Don't miss it. Come out and ski the difference!

 Freshly Groomed today : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower fields, Trail(#11),Lower Saco River trail (#30), trail#40 &#42. Attitash MT village, Fields of Attitash trails  groomed recently and Yates Farm Trail Network(#31,#32 &32a) grooming later this AM.

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditiions

3/3/25  

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Temps are cool but trail conditions are hot! Packed powder trail surface!

55km open - 45 km  machine groomed on natural snow

We are out grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes again today. Skiers are very impressed with our trail conditions! Don't miss it. Come out and ski the difference!

 Freshly Groomed today : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower fields, Trail(#11),Lower Saco River trail (#30), trail#40 &#42. Attitash MT village, Fields of Attitash trails  groomed recently and Yates Farm Trail Network(#31,#32 &32a) groomed later this AM.

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

We have X-C lessons by reservation

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!