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12/23
Good News Cross Country Skiers!
While we are not open for skiing, due to requests for passes, gift certificates and equipment. We will be open from 10AM -2 PM on Saturday.
Happy Holidays see you when it snows.

Side Note: Though we do not have snow. We are considering opening our scenic trail network to walkers at a reduced rate. This would happen on 12/26/23. A good opportunity for non-skiers to come find out what they are missing.

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12/19/23

Not Good News Cross Country Skiers! We are closed

This last warm rain wiped us out. We have had flooding and extreme melt down of snow. It is depressing out there. It will take a snow storm to reopen.

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12/17/23

Good News Cross Country Skiers!

We are out grooming. With the warm temps the snow is thinning. At this point we have a limited amount open. About 8km out and back ski. While it is limited, skiers are very impressed with our trail conditions.   It is so nice you will want to ski it twice! Best snow is still on Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail #2 to trail #19 then out to Powder House and back down #2

Grooming today on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2) to Experimental Forest Trail (#19).

Albany Brook trails #5 & #6 have thin coverage, some bare spots and lots of pine cones, but are skiable to adventurous seasoned skiers.

 

It is slow going, but we are working hard to provide the best X-C conditions available. Come out and enjoy.

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12/16/23

Good News Cross Country Skiers!

We survived the rain event. Now that temps have dropped and snow has drained, we are out grooming. At this point we have a limited amount open. About 8km out and back ski. While it is limited, skiers are very impressed with our trail conditions.   It is so nice you will want to ski it twice! Best snow is still on Upper Meadow, trail #2 to trail #19 then out to Powder House and back.

Grooming today on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2) to Experimental Forest Trail (#19).

Albany Brook trails have thin coverage and some bare spots #5 &#6 but are skiable to adventurous seasoned skiers.

 

It is slow going, but we are working hard to provide the best X-C conditions available. Come out and enjoy.

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12/14/23

Good News Cross Country Skiers!

We survived the rain event. Now that temps have dropped and snow has drained, we are out grooming. At this point we have a limited amount open. About 5km out and back ski. We have groomed on trails 5 & #6. Snow coverage on these trails has some thin spots, but is skiable. Best snow is still on Upper Meadow, trail #2 and trail #19.

Grooming today on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2) to Experimental Forest Trail (#19).

Expect to have trails #5 &#6 for tomorrow

We are grooming mostly for season pass holders. We are not staffing for day pass sales (out working on trails).For non-pass holders there is a donation box on porch railing by American Flag. 

It is slow going, but we are working hard to provide decent X-C conditions. Come out and enjoy.

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12/12/23

Good News Cross Country Skiers!

We survived the rain event. Now that temps have dropped and snow has drained, we are out grooming. At this point we have a limited amount open. About 5km out and back ski. We will open more trails when they are ready. Likely tomorrow.

Grooming today on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2) to Experimental Forest Trail (#19).

Expect to have trails #5 &#6 for tomorrow

We are grooming mostly for season pass holders. We are not staffing for day pass sales (out working on trails).For non-pass holders there is a donation box on porch railing by American Flag.  

It is slow going, but we are working hard to provide decent X-C conditions. Come out and enjoy.

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12/11/23

We are closed today due to rain. Once snow drain and temps drop, we willgo out and access the trails. Hopefully there will be enough snow left to groom. Stay tuned

 

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                                                  12/9/23

    Good News Cross Country Skiers!

We are open and grooming.

 Looking for excellent early season conditions on groomed natural snow? We have them!

 10 km of very nice groomed trails leaving from our base area. Come out and enjoy.

We received 10" new snow from the last storm. That said, the last storm was a very clingy one. We had many bent over trees and branches to deal with. It has been a lot of work. The result is amazingly good early season trail conditions. Come out and enjoy a great ski before the warm spell.  

 

Fresh Grooming on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trail (#19), East Albany Brook Trails (#5&#6), Lower Fields and Trails #13 & #11.

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available.

Call ahead to arrange X-C ski Lessons

At Bear Notch Ski Touring we work hard to provide the best ski conditions possible. Come Ski the Difference.

 Let Us Make a Bear Notch Believer out of you.

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                       12/4/23

    Good News Cross Country Skiers

           X-C ski season has arrived.  

        It is a winter wonderland out on trails!

We received 10" so far from last night's storm. Our Western Trail Network still retained 4" of dense base from previous 9" storm. This new snow on top will make for very nice early season conditions.

That said this storm is a very clingy one. We have many bent over trees and branches to deal with. We will be out today dealing with this. Once temps drop this snow should groom well. We plan on starting to groom as soon as it makes sense. Pass holders feel welcome to come out and enjoy!

WE WILL BE OPEN FOR DAY PASSES SOON!

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              Good News Cross Country Skiers

 

To all the Bear Notch Believers, who made this winter work. Thank you!

We are done grooming. Die Hard Spring Skiers, there is still some skiable snow out there but it requires walking to connect and it is going quick.

Hope to see you for our Thanksgiving Weekend Open House.

We will have season passes and equipment on sale.

Enjoy Your Summer.

      

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             4/8/2023

 

 

 

 

 

      Good News Cross Country Skiers

Our Western Network still has excellent spring conditions. And we are grooming daily. Skiing is still well worth it but this is likely the last day of grooming. Come out and enjoy!

 Spring has sprung, Birds are out, Streams are flowing. Come enjoy a pleasant and relaxing spring ski!

Machine groomed Loose Granular -  Corn Snow surface

We are out grooming on our Western Trail Network again this AM. Snow coverage in this area is very good. Trails set firm overnight. Once groomed trails have a loose granular corn snow surface. Give us a little time, it is worth the wait. Previously groomed trails will ski well today once temp's rise. Skiers will be impressed with our conditions.

Freshly grooming today: Upper meadow (#1), Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields and Our Scenic and Simple Upper Saco River Trails (#16, #17). Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42) groomed yesterday.

 Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be! 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/10/2023

 

 

 

 

        

    Good News Cross Country Skiers

        Ski Free for rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass

                          New and used equipment on sale

 Our Western Network has excellent spring conditions. Grooming Daily. You have to ski it to believe it!

 Spring has sprung, Birds are out, Streams running. Come enjoy a pleasant and relaxing spring ski!

  Machine groomed on 15km-  Corn Snow surface

We are out grooming on our western trail network again this AM. Snow coverage in this area is very good. Trails set very firm overnight. Once groomed trails have a loose granular, corn snow surface. Give us a little time and you will be pleased with the results. Previously groomed trails will ski well today once temp's rise. Skiers will be impressed with our conditions.

Freshly grooming today: Upper meadow (#1), Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6) and Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42). Lower Fields and Our Scenic and Simple Upper Saco River Trails (#16, #17) groomed yesterday ski ok after temp's rise.

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network and the quality of our grooming. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in the upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be! 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/9/2023

 

 

 

 

 

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

Happy Easter, Our Western Network still has excellent spring conditions. And we are grooming daily

 Spring has sprung, Birds are out, Streams are flowing. Come enjoy a pleasant and relaxing spring ski!

Machine groomed Loose Granular -  Corn Snow surface

We are out grooming on our Western Trail Network again this AM. Snow coverage in this area is very good. Trails set firm overnight. Once groomed trails have a loose granular corn snow surface. Give us a little time, it is worth the wait. Previously groomed trails will ski well today once temp's rise. Skiers will be impressed with our conditions. Our Scenic and Simple Saco River trails offer beginner skiers an exceptional skiing experience.

Freshly grooming today: Upper meadow (#1), Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields and Our Scenic and Simple Upper Saco River Trails (#16, #17), Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42).

 Totally spring skiing:  Yates Farm Trail Network (#31& #32) some thin spots at first, then nice spring conditions. 

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in the upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be! 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/8/2023

 

 

 

 

 

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

        Ski Free for rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass

                          New and used equipment on sale

 Our Western Network still has excellent spring conditions. And we are grooming daily

 Spring has sprung, Birds are out, Streams are flowing. Come enjoy a pleasant and relaxing spring ski!

Machine groomed Loose Granular -  Corn Snow surface

We are out grooming on our Western Trail Network again this AM. Snow coverage in this area is very good. Trails set firm overnight. Once groomed trails have a loose granular corn snow surface. Give us a little time, it is worth the wait. Previously groomed trails will ski well today once temp's rise. Skiers will be impressed with our conditions. Our Scenic and Simple Saco River trails offer beginner skiers an exceptional skiing experience.

Freshly grooming today: Upper meadow (#1), Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields and Our Scenic and Simple Upper Saco River Trails (#16, #17). Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42) groomed yesterday.

 Totally spring skiing:  Yates Farm Trail Network (#31& #32) some thin spots at first, then nice spring conditions. 

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network and the quality of our grooming. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be! 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/7/2023

 

 

 

 

        

    Good News Cross Country Skiers

        Ski Free for rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass

                          New and used equipment on sale

 Our Western Network has excellent spring conditions. Grooming Daily

 Spring has sprung, Birds are out Streams running. Come enjoy a pleasant and relaxing spring ski!

            Machine groomed on 15km-  Corn Snow surface

We are out grooming on our western trail network again this AM. Snow coverage in this area is very good. Trails set firm overnight. Once groomed trails have a loose granular corn snow surface. Give us a little time, it is slow going. Previously groomed trails will ski well today once temp's rise. Skiers will be impressed with our conditions. Our Scenic and Simple Saco River trails offer beginner skiers an exceptional skiing experience.

Freshly grooming today: Upper meadow (#1), Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields and Our Scenic and Simple Upper Saco River Trails (#16, #17). Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42) groomed yesterday.

 Totally spring skiing:  Yates Farm Trail Network (#31& #32) some thin spots at first, then nice spring conditions. 

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network and the quality of our grooming. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in the upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be! 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/6/2023

 

 

 

 

        

    Good News Cross Country Skiers

        Ski Free for rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass

                          New and used equipment on sale

 Our Western Network has excellent spring conditions. Grooming Daily

 Spring has sprung, Birds are out Streams running. Come enjoy a pleasant and relaxing spring ski!

            Machine groomed on 15km-  Corn Snow surface

We groomed out skier prints and set fresh tracks and skate lanes in the evening yesterday. This creates a well defined track and allows them to set up overnight. This way tracks hold out better in warm temps. Temps barely dropped below freezing last night trail surface barely set up . Previously groomed trails will ski well today once temp's rise. Skiers will be impressed with our conditions. Our Scenic and Simple Saco River trails offer beginner skiers an exceptional skiing experience. Easy terrain with great views

Freshly groomed for today: Upper meadow (#1) and Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields, Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42), Our Scenic and Simple Upper Saco River Trails (#16, #17 ).

 Previously groomed:  Yates Farm Trail Network (#31& #32) some thin spots at first, then nice spring conditions. 

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network and the quality of our grooming. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in the upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be! 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/5/2023

 

 

 

 

        

    Good News Cross Country Skiers

        Ski Free for rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass

                          New and used equipment on sale

 Our Western Network has excellent spring conditions. Grooming Daily

 Spring has sprung, Birds are out Streams running. Come enjoy a pleasant and relaxing spring ski!

            Machine groomed on 15km-  Corn Snow surface

Temps did not drop below freezing last night trail surface did not set up firm. Previously groomed trails will ski well today. Skiers will be impressed with our conditions. Our Scenic and Simple Saco River trails offer beginner skiers an exceptional skiing experience. Easy terrain with great views

Freshly groomed today: Upper meadow (#1) and Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields, Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42), Our Scenic and Simple Upper Saco River Trails (#16, #17 ).

 Previously groomed:  Yates Farm Trail Network (#31& #32) some thin spots at first, then nice spring conditions. 

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network and the quality of our grooming. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be! 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/4/2023

 

 

 

 

        

    Good News Cross Country Skier

Don't get discouraged, we still have excellent spring skiing conditions! Come ski the difference.

 Ski Free for rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass.

New and used equipment on sale.

 Temps did not drop last night, snow remain soft, no glaze. We groomed fresh tracks and skate lanes on our Western network, Bartlett Brook network and Albany Brook Network. Yates Farm Network groomed yesterday. (Few thin spots to start, then nice spring conditions).  For the most part very nice spring trail surface. Skiers are very impressed with our conditions. Our Scenic and Simple Saco River trails offer beginner skiers an awesome skiing experience. Easy terrain with great views.

Freshly groomed today: Upper meadow (#1) and Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields, Our Scenic and Simple Upper and Lower Saco River Trails (#16, #17 &#30) and Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42). Yates Farm Trail Network (#31& #32) yesterday. Trails to Attitash MT Village and through to Fields of Attitash (#50's) have very thin cover. All trails open to snowshoers.

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

 Come on out and enjoy. Spring has Sprung. Birds are out streams are flowing. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/3/2023

 

 

 

 

        

    Good News Cross Country Skier

We are open and grooming daily. Trail Conditions are exceptionally good. Best spring conditions in years. Don't miss it

   Ski Free for rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass.

                   New and used equipment on sale.

We grooming on our Western Network First today, then scenic and simple Saco River trails. Trails set up firm last night. Once groomed trails have a nice loose granular surface (great skating). It is slow going so don't hurry. Bartlett Brook network and Yates Farm Network will be groomed Later in AM. Skiers are very impressed with our conditions. Our Scenic and Simple Saco River trails offer beginner skiers an awesome skiing experience. Easy terrain with great views

Freshly groomed: Upper meadow (#1) and Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields, Our Scenic and Simple Upper and Lower Saco River Trails (#16, #17 &#30). Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42) and Yates Farm Trail Network (#31& #32) later this AM. Trails to Attitash MT Village and through to Fields of Attitash (#50's) were groomed 3/26 will be firm until temps rise today. All trails open to snowshoers.

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network and the quality of our grooming. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/2/2023

 

 

 

 

        

    Good News Cross Country Skier

We are open and grooming. Trail Conditions are exceptionally good. Best spring conditions in years. Don't miss it!

 Now that temp's have dropped this new snow is grooming out great. You will have to ski it to believe it.

   Ski Free for rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass.

New and used equipment on sale.

 

 We grooming on our Western Network First today, then scenic and simple Saco River trails. The new snow is grooming into our existing base nicely. Temps remain cool today so skiing should be nice all day. Bartlett Brook networkand Yates Farm Network will be groomed Later in AM. Skiers will be very impressed with our conditions. Our Scenic and Simple Saco River trails offer beginner skiers an awesome skiing experience. Easy terrain with great views

Freshly groomed : Upper meadow (#1) and Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields, Our Scenic and Simple Upper and Lower Saco River Trails (#16, #17 &#30). Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42) and Yates Farm Trail Network (#31& #32) later this AM. Trails to Attitash MT Village and through to Fields of Attitash (#50's) were groomed 3/26 will be firm until temps rise today. All trails open to snowshoers.

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network and the quality of our grooming. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

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             4/1/2023

 

 

 

 

        

    Good News Cross Country Skier

We received 3.5" of snow last night before turning to rain. This will work out well on trails once temps drop. Unfortunately, it is raining now and too wet to open. We will be open and grooming again tomorrow. See you then.

Don't get discouraged, we still have excellent continuous tail conditions! Come ski the difference.

   Ski Free for the rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass.

New and used equipment on sale.

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             3/31/2023

 

 

 

 

        

    Good News Cross Country Skier

Don't get discouraged, we still have excellent continuous tail conditions! Grooming daily

Come ski the difference.

  60 km open –  38 km groomed

 Ski Free for rest of this season with purchase of 23/24 pass.

New and used equipment on sale.

 Temps did drop last night, trail surface set up firm. We are grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes on our Western network, Bartlett Brook network and Albany Brook Network first today. Yates Farm Network will be groomed Later this AM.  The result is a nice loose granular trail surface. Skiers are very impressed with our conditions. Our Scenic and Simple Saco River trails offer beginner skiers an awesome skiing experience. Easy terrain with great views

Freshly groomed today: Upper meadow (#1) and Waterfall trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#2& #19), Albany brook trail network (#5, #5A& #6). Lower Fields, Our Scenic and Simple Upper and Lower Saco River Trails (#16, #17 &#30) and Bartlett Brook Trail Network (#40 & 42). Yates Farm Trail Network (#31& #32) later this AM. Trails to Attitash MT Village and through to Fields of Attitash (#50's) were groomed 3/26 and will be icy until temps rise. All trails open to snowshoers.

 

Rentals X-C ski & snowshoe available call ahead to reserve

X-C lessons by reservation 9:00 am-10:30am & 12:00

 

We do it all for you. Come on out and enjoy. You will be absolutely amazed with our scenic trail network and the quality of our grooming. Come enjoy a pleasant ski in upper Saco River Valley. Cross country skiing the way it should be!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!