bnst conditions

1/31/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for Superb X-C conditions. We have them!

30km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

Bartlett Brook Trail Network groomed!

We received 24" of snow last storm. Our trails are in great shape and offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32)

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/30/26 update

Cold News Cross Country Skiers

Due to today's cold temps and wind we are closed to public. Well-Dressed season Pass holders are welcome to go out. Trails are previously groomed with a light coat of snow on top. We plan to be open to the public again tomorrow. Good news is our base remains in very good shape.

bnst conditions

1/29/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent X-C conditions. We have them!

30km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

Yates Farm Trail Network is open and groomed!

We received 24" of snow last storm our trails are in great shape. Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32)

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation    

bnst conditions

1/28/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent X-C conditions. We have them!

Packed powder trail surface.

Yates Farm Trail Network is open and groomed!

30km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing.

We received 24" of snow last storm our trails are in great shape. Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32)

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation    

bnst conditions

1/27/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We have received 24" light fluffy snow from the storm. We are out grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes on our Western Trail Network first. This area has excellent wind protection. Yates Farm will be groomed later this AM. Good day for classical skiing. Call ahead for update 603- 374-2277 

bnst conditions

1/26/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We have received 18" light fluffy snow overnight and it is still snowing. We are out packing the trails and will continue grooming with the storm. Good day for classical skiing. Call ahead for update 603- 374-2277 

bnst conditions

1/24/26 update

Due to the extreme Cold Weather Warning.  We will be closed to general public tomorrow.

Die hard Bear Notch Believer Season Pass holders with proper extreme cold weather clothing attire are welcome to go out. This would include subzero outer layer, face mask and goggles. It is probably a good day to stay home. Good news is snow on trails is in cold storage and will groom out well when temps rise. Hope to see you then.

bnst conditions

1/23/26 update

Looking for excellent X-C conditions. We have them!

Packed powder trail surface.

Yates Farm Trail Network is open and groomed!

23km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing.

After several small snow events our trails are in great shape, Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32)

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/22/26 update

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

Yates Farm Trail Network is open and groomed!

21km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing.

We received another 1" of snow overnight. This new snow is grooming out sweet. Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32)

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/21/26 update

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

Yates Farm Trail Network is open and groomed!

21km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing.

We received 3" of snow Monday. This new snow is grooming out sweet. Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) andYates Farm Network (#31, #32)

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

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1/20/26 update

Looking for excellent X-C conditions?

We have them!

Yates Farm Trail Network is open and groomed!

21km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing.

We received 3" of snow Saturday and it is snowing again. This new snow is grooming out superbly.  Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and Yates Farm Network (groomed yesterday)

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

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1/19/26 update

Looking for excellent X-C conditions?

We have them!

Yates Farm Trail Network is open and groomed!

21km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing.

We received 3" of snow Saturday and it is snowing again. This new snow is grooming out superbly.  Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and Yates Farm Network (groomed yesterday)

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/18/26 update

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

Yates Farm Trail Network is open and gromed!

21km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing.

We received 3" of snow yesterday. This new snow is grooming out sweet.  Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

 

 Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/17/26 update

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

18km for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing.

We received a light coating of snow overnight. This new snow is grooming out nicely.  Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

 

 Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/16/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We survived the meltdown and are out grooming our trails.

Due to closing yesterday our trail surface remains groomable. That said it is a slow process several times over to soften the surface. The result is a nice loose granular trail surface. Give us some time, dress warm then come out and enjoy!

Note: we are grooming on our Western Trail Network first today. This area has excellent wind protection. Call ahead for update 374-2277 

bnst conditions

1/15/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

Due to warm temps and soft wet snow. In order to protect our base, we will be closed until at least noon today maybe all day. The good news is once temps drop we will be out grooming again and should be able to produse decent Trail conditions. Hope to see you then.

bnst conditions

1/14/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We are improving weak spots with man moved natural snow and grooming daily. The result is much improved trail conditions Our trails offer spectacular views and excellent wind protection. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

 

 Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/13/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We are improving weak spots with man moved natural snow and grooming daily. Our trails offer excellent wind protection and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

 

 Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/12/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We received just over a dusting of new snow from last night. This new snow is grooming out well. Our trails offer excellent wind protection and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

 

 Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/11/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We received just over an inch of new snow from last night. This new snow is grooming out well. Our trails offer excellent wind protection and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

 

 Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/10/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We received 3" of new snow from last storm. This new snow is grooming out sweet. Our trails offer excellent wind protection and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a ski in the upper Saco River Valley

 

 Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/9/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We received 3" of new snow from last storm. This new snow is grooming out sweet. With today's weather forecast get out early and enjoy. Our trails offer excellent conditions and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference.

 Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditiions

1/7/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We received 3" of new snow so far and it is still snowing. This new snow is grooming out nicely. It is a winter wonderland on trails today. Our trails offer excellent early season conditions and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference.

 Freshly Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/7/26  

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We received 3" of new snow so far and it is still snowing. We will groom trails once this storm ends. It is a winter wonderland on trails today. Our trails offer excellent early season conditions and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference.

  Previously Groomed  : Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19&more), East Albany Brook trail (#5,#5a&#6), Lower Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/6/26  

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming daily

Looking for excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We received a light coating of snow overnight and trails are grooming out nicely. Our trails offer excellent early season conditions and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions.  Come 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 Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation                    

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/5/26  

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming daily

Looking wind protected trails with excellent early season X-C conditions. We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 Our trails offer excellent early season conditions and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions. Dress warm and Come 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 Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation                    

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/4/26  

GREAT News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming daily

Looking wind protected trails with excellent early season X-C conditions.We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 Our trails offer excellent early season conditions and spectacular views. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions. Dress warm and Come 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 Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation                    

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/3/26  

GREAT News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming daily

Looking for decent X-C conditions

We have them!

15km for X-C skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We received an inch of new snow Wednesday night and it is grooming out very nicely. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions. Dress warm and Come 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 Saco River Trail (#30) Lower fields, Trail(#11) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation                    

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/1/26  

GREAT News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming daily

Looking for decent X-C conditions

We have them!

15km for skiers and 30km for snowshoeing.

 We received an inch of new snow Wednesday night and it is grooming out very nicely. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions. Dress warm and Come 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) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation                    

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

1/1/26  

GREAT News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming daily

 We received an inch of new snow overnight and it is grooming out very nicely. 15km for skiers and 30km for snowshoeing. Find out why our skiers are impressed with our trail conditions. Come ski the difference.

  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) and more

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation                    

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!