Friday, December 20, 2024

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12/20/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We are open and grooming!

Temps have finally dropped and snow has dried out. We are grooming on 10km of trails. Snow conditions are great. Trail surface is a machine groomed packed powder-granular mix (very nice). Come find out what you're missing.

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

We have equipment on sale. New and lightly used X-C packages.

Call ahead for availability of your needs and pricing 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Thursday, December 19, 2024

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12/19/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers. We are open for season pass holders.

We received 2" more snow last night.

Our snow coverage has held out well but is still too soft to groom.

Trails are a winter wonderland today. Classical skiing will be fun, skate skiing will be challenging. Not grooming today will preserve our snow till temps drop. Then we will groom great conditions. See you then.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

bnst conditions

12/18/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

Our snow coverage has held out well but is still too soft to groom.

 But there is a glaze on trails and parking lots. It is too soft to groom or ski on, so we will be closing our trail network for today. This will preserve our snow till temps drop and we can groom again. See you then.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

bnst conditions

12/17/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

Our snow coverage has held out well.

 But there is a glaze on trails and parking lots. It is too soft to groom or ski on, so we will be closing our trail network for today. This will preserve our snow till temps drop and we can groom again. See you then.

Sunday, December 15, 2024

bnst conditions

12/15/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We survived the rain event

We are open and grooming!

We have excellent early season skiing

(machine groomed loose granular- packed powder mix). Don't miss it! We are grooming on about 10 km of trails. Come on out and enjoy!

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

We have equipment on sale. New and lightly used X-C packages.

Call ahead for availability of your needs and pricing 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Saturday, December 14, 2024

bnst conditions

12/14/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers.

We survived the rain event

We are open and grooming!

We have excellent early season skiing. Don't miss it! We are grooming on about 10 km of trails. Come on out and enjoy!

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

We have equipment on sale. New and lightly used X-C packages.

Call ahead for availability of your needs and pricing 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

bnst conditions

12/11/24

 NOT Good News Cross Country Skiers

We will be closed today and probably tomorrow.

After this weather event we will access the trail conditions. Stay dry!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

bnst conditions

12/10/24

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming!

Changed our mind we are grooming fresh tracks today. A winter wonderland this AM. Come on out and enjoy before the weather changes.  

We have excellent early season skiing. Don't miss it! We have groomed on more than 10 km of trails.

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

We have equipment on sale. New and lightly used X-C packages.

Call ahead for availability of your needs and pricing 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conditions

12/10/24

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming!

With today's predicted weather we will not be freshly grooming trails. Trails were groomed yesterday and have 3"- 4" new snow on then. A winter wonderland this AM.  

We have excellent early season skiing. Don't miss it! We have groomed on about 10 km of trails. Come on out and enjoy!

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

We have equipment on sale. New and lightly used X-C packages.

Call ahead for availability of your needs and pricing 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Sunday, December 8, 2024

bnst conditions

12/8/24

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming! More fresh snow overnight

We have excellent early season skiing. Don't miss it! We are grooming on about 10 km of trails. Come on out and enjoy!

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

We have equipment on sale. New and lightly used X-C packages.

Call ahead for availability of your needs and pricing 603-374-2277

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Saturday, December 7, 2024

bnst conditions

 

12/7/24

 

 

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming!

We have  very good early season skiing. We are grooming on about 10 km of trails. Come on out and enjoy!

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

 

We have equipment on sale. New and lightly used X-C packages.

Call ahead for availability of your needs and pricing 603-374-2277

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Friday, November 29, 2024

 Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

30th Annual Open House Friday & Saturday, November 29th & 30th 9am-3pm

Sunday, December 1st 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.
We will mail your season pass back to you as soon as possible.
Pre-Season Prices on 2024-2025 Season Passes:
Adults $180 (reg. $200) - Couples $175 each - Seniors 65+ $170
$5 OFF for previous Season Pass holders & FREE Season Pass for ages 18 & younger*

(*Available Nov. 29, 30 & Dec. 1, 2024 Only).

Gift Certificates available for Christmas!
Equipment Packages Available - Call ahead for availability.

Attention:                                           11/29/2024

 Bear Notch Believers and Skiers,

This season our trail network has experienced significant changes.

The Conway Scenic Railroad is extending their winter time route. In the past we have used a portion or the railroad right of way to connect our Eastern and Western trail networks. This is not a possibility this season. We hope to be able to groom the Eastern Network separately with no connector, but cannot commit to that at this point.

We are currently working with State of NH and Conway Scenic railroad to maintain our 90 crossing 0.on our Western Trail Network. We expect to be able to provide exceptional groomed skiing on 30km of our very popular Western Trail Network, with some minor changes. When we know more we will update you.

Note: While Railroad tracks are active Travel on Railroad Corridor and Trestles is prohibited. Only 90 degree crossing will be allowed.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

open house

30th Annual Open House Friday & Saturday, November 29th & 30th 9am-3pm

Sunday, December 1st 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.
We will mail your season pass back to you as soon as possible.
Pre-Season Prices on 2024-2025 Season Passes:
Adults $180 (reg. $200) - Couples $175 each - Seniors 65+ $170
$5 OFF for previous Season Pass holders & FREE Season Pass for ages 18 & younger*

(*Available Nov. 29, 30 & Dec. 1, 2024 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!

Monday, November 18, 2024

2024 changes to trail network

 

Attention:                                           11/18/2024

 Bear Notch Believers and Skiers,

This season our trail network has experienced significant changes.

The Conway Scenic Railroad is extending their winter time route. In the past we have used a portion or the railroad right of way to connect our Eastern and Western trail networks. This is not a possibility this season. We hope to be able to groom the Eastern Network separately with no connector, but cannot commit to that at this point.

We are currently working with State of NH and Conway Scenic railroad to maintain our 90 crossing on our Western Trail Network. We expect to be able to provide exceptional groomed skiing on 30km of our very popular Western Trail Network, with some minor changes. When we know more we will update you.

Note: While Railroad tracks are active Travel on Railroad Corridor and Trestles is prohibited. Only 90 degree crossing will be allowed.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Changes for 2024 season

 

Attention:                                           11/12/2024

 Bear Notch Believers and Skiers,

This season our trail network has experienced significant changes.

The Conway Scenic Railroad is extending their winter time route. In the past we have used a portion or the railroad right of way to connect our Eastern and Western trail networks. This is not a possibility this season. We hope to be able to groom the Eastern Network separately with no connector, but cannot commit to that at this point.

We are currently working with State of NH and Conway Scenic railroad to maintain our 90 crossing on our Western Trail Network. We expect to be able to provide exceptional groomed skiing on our very popular Western Trail Network, with some minor changes. When we know more we will update you.

Note: While Railroad tracks are active Travel on Railroad Corridor and Trestles is prohibited. Only 90 degree crossing will be allowed.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

bnst conditions

 

4/10/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

 

We are closed for the season.

Last couple of days of sun took snow away

Thank you to all the Bear Notch Believers! See you next season.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

bnst conditions

 

4/9/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

 We are open on a donation basis!

Snow coverage on trails is getting thin but skiers are still enjoying a pleasant ski.  Trail surface will be fast until temps rise. Spring has sprung. Streams are flowing, birds are chirping and picnic tables are out. Come out and enjoy!

If you need rentals or wish to purchase equipment. It is best to call ahead 603-374-2277

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

New and slightly used equipment on sale at great prices!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you. 

Monday, April 8, 2024

bnst conditions

 

4/8/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

 We are open and grooming Daily!

Come ski to see the eclipse! (rentals available)

We received 16" new snow last storm and it is grooming out great. We are grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes on our Western Trail Network again today. The result is amazingly good trail conditions.  We will groom for quality over quantity today. 12 km of excellent skiing. Come out and enjoy an exceptionally good April!

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss!

 Come enjoy the solar ellipse on skis. Good viewing in Lower Fields.

Freshly Groomed: Waterfall Trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a&#6, Lower Fields Trails, #11 &#12 also Trail#30 (Saco River Trail) and Trail #40 &42

 New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Sunday, April 7, 2024

bnst conditions

 

4/7/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

 We are open and grooming Daily!

We received 16" new snow last storm and it is grooming out great. We are grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes on our Western Trail Network again today. The result is amazingly good trail conditions.  We will groom for quality over quantity today. Should have at least 15 km of excellent skiing. Come out and enjoy an exceptionally good April!

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss!

On Monday come enjoy the solar ellipse on skis. Good viewing in Lower Fields.

Freshly Groomed: Waterfall Trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a&#6, Lower Fields Trails, #11 &#12 also Trail#30 (Saco River Trail) and Trail #40 &42

 New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Saturday, April 6, 2024

bnst conditions

 

4/6/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

 We are open and grooming. We received 16" dense snow from the storm!

We are grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes on our Western Trail Network again today. The result is amazingly good trail conditions.  We will groom for quality over quantity today. Should have at least 15 km of excellent skiing. Come out and enjoy an exceptionally good ski in April!

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss!

Freshly Grooming on: Waterfall Trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a&#6, Lower Fields Trails, #11 &#12 also Trail#30 (Saco River Trail) and Trail #40

 New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Friday, April 5, 2024

bnst conditions

 

4/5/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

 We are open and grooming. We received 16" dense snow from the storm!

We spent yesterday removing downed trees, shaking of bent over tress and packing out trails on out Western Trail Network. This set us up for grooming today. The result is amazingly good trail conditions. It is still slow going to create quality skiing. We will groom for quality over quantity today. Should have at least 15 km of excellent skiing. We will continue to groom throughout the day. Come out and enjoy a winter wonderland ski in April!

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss!

Freshly Grooming on: Waterfall Trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a&#6 Lower fields trails #11 &#12 and tril#30(Saco River Trail). later in day trails #40&#42

 New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Thursday, April 4, 2024

bnst conditions

 

4/4/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

 The snow has arrived 11" dense snow so far with much more predicted.

Due to the forecast of high winds and heavy snow our trails are not open today. We are going to spend the day preparing for tomorrow.  Lots of overhanging and down trees to deal with, before we can groom. Over all this snow will allow us to continue to offer superb spring conditions for quite a while. See you tomorrow.

 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

bnst conditions

 

4/2/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

More Snow is on the way!

 Today we recommend skiing on our Western Trail Network because it has best snow coverage and is freshly groomed. Groomed trails have a moist snow surface. Streams are flowing, Birds are chirping, Picnic tables are out, Come on out and enjoy!

We will be out and about preparing for next storm. If you need rentals you should call ahead.

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss!

Note: Our Special Use Permit on the railroad tracks ended on 3/31/24.The Railroad tracks are now active. Skiers should not use Railroad right of way.

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

 New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Monday, April 1, 2024

bnst conditions

 

4/1/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are still open and grooming!

 We recommend skiing on our Western Trail Network because it has best snow coverage and is freshly groomed. Groomed trails have a moist snow surface. Streams are flowing, Birds are chirping, Picnic tables are out, Come on out and enjoy!

If you need rentals you should call ahead.

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss!

Note: Our Special Use Permit on the railroad tracks ended on 3/31/24.The Railroad tracks are now active. Skiers should not use Railroad right of way.

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

 New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Sunday, March 31, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/31/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are grooming daily.Our snow coverage is holding out great. Looking for excellent spring skiing conditions. We have them!

We survived the rain and are out grooming on our Western Trail Network. We recommend skiing in this area because it has best snow coverage and is freshly groomed. Groomed trails have a moist snow surface. Streams are flowing, Birds are chirping, Picnic tables are out, Come on out and enjoy!

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss!

 

Grooming  on: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a and #6 and Trail #30 (lower Saco River Trail) also trails #40&#42

Then on to the Lower fields, Trails #11&#13,  

 New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Saturday, March 30, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/30/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for excellent spring skiing conditions on wind protected trail? We have them!

We survived the rain and are out grooming on our Western Trail Network. We recommend skiing in this area because: Trails are wind protected, great snow coverage and is freshly groomed. Groomed trails have a moist snow surface.

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss it, Come on out and enjoy!

Grooming first on: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a and #6 (all have wind protection)

Then on to the Lower fields, Trails #11&#13, Trail #30

And maybe trail #40&#42

New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

bnst conditions


bnst conditions

 

3/27/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Trail conditions are fantastic!

We received 24" snow from storm!

Temps did not drop below freezing last night. So we are grooming a limited amount on our western trail network today. Yesterday's grooming is fine in most areas. We will groom the heavily skied areas. Spring conditions today. It is supposed to be cloudy with some drizzle today. Tomorrow rain so today is the better choice.

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss it, Come on out and enjoy!

Grooming and ready: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a and #6, Lower fields, Trails #11&#13,Trail #30

And trail #40&#42

New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/26/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Trail conditions are fantastic!

We received 24" snow from storm!

Temps dropped below freezing last night

(A good thing). So we are grooming on our western trail network again today. It is coming out superb. Winter like conditions in AM. Hours, spring conditions once temps rise. Some of the best skiing of the winter. Both classical and skate are great.

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season and it will not last forever. Don't miss it, Come on out and enjoy!

Grooming first on: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a and #6, Lower fields, Trails #11&#13.

Trail #30 will be groomed again later this AM  

New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Monday, March 25, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/25/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Trail conditions are fantastic!

We received 24" snow from storm!

We are grooming on our western trail network again today. This time it is coming out superb. Some of the best skiing of the winter. Both classical and skate are great.

It is a rarity to have such good conditions this late in the season. Don't miss it, Come on out and enjoy

 

Grooming first on: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a and #6, Lower fields, Trails #11&#13.

Trail #30 is skiable and will be groomed later this AM  

New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices!

Lessons available by reservation 603-374-2277

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Sunday, March 24, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/24/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We received 20" snow from storm!

It takes time to groom out this much snow quality over quantity today. Grooming our Western Trail Network first then on to other areas. Call ahead for update. 603-374-2277  

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

New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices!

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Saturday, March 23, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/23/24  

 

 

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

It is snowing light powder at this point!

We have received 4" so far (6am) and it is supposed to snow all day, expect over a foot. We will be grooming with the storm though out the day. Grooming on our western network first. This area retained the base through the melt down and will groom out well. Then depending on how the storm goes we may branch out to other trails. It will be a winter wonderland on trails today. Dress for the weather then come out and enjoy. (Note: today is a classical day, a little soft for skating)

Grooming first today on: Upper Meadow, Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails (#19& #5), and East Albany Brook Trails (#5, #5A &#6).

Then hopefully on to Lower Fields, Saco River Trail (#30), Trail #11, East Pasture loop Trail#40a,#40,Trail,#42,Trail#22 and Yates Farm network (#31 & #32)

Spring equipment sale. Great prices on new and lightly used X-C packages

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Friday, March 22, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/22/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

More snow is on the way!

Today we recommend skiing on Western Trail Network. This area has excellent wind protection and will be freshly groomed. This new powder has     improved the trail surface. Groomed trails will have a loose granular with a little powder mixed in. Yesterday skiers were impressed with our trail conditions. Skiing is best after temps rise a little Get your winter clothes back out, dress warm, then come out and enjoy.    

 

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

New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices!

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Thursday, March 21, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/21/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We received 1" new snow last night!

Today we recommend skiing on Western Trail Network. This area has excellent wind protection and will be freshly groomed. This new powder improve the trail surface. Groomed trails will have a loose granular-powder mix. Get your winter clothes back out, dress warm, then come out and enjoy.    

 

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

 

New and slightly used X-C ski Packages on sale at great prices!

 

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/20/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

       Come ski the difference

We are open and grooming daily!

Snow coverage on trails is getting thin but skiers are still enjoying a pleasant 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 fast until temps rise Due to our location in Bear Notch Snowbelt, we are able to offer 8 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 and #6

 

New and slightly used equipment on sale at great prices!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you. 

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/19/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

       Come ski the difference

We are open and fresh grooming daily!

We received a light coating of snow overnight. Due to our location in Bear Notch Snowbelt, we are able to offer 8 km of continuous skiing right from our parking lot on natural snow. We are grooming fresh skate lanes today. Yesterday's track will ski well with a light coat of snow at bottom of track. 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 and #6

Some trails we are not grooming offer a fun ski for the adventurous skier.(after temps rise)

New and slightly used equipment on sale at great prices!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you. 

Monday, March 18, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/18/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

       Come ski the difference

We are open and fresh grooming daily!

Due to our location in Bear Notch Snowbelt, we are able to offer 14 continuous skiing right from our parking lot on natural snow. We are grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes on our Western trail network. 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 in progress on: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a, #6, lower fields, #11, and #40 and #42

New and slightly used equipment on sale at great prices!

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you. 

Sunday, March 17, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/17/2

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We still have decent snow coverage on our Western Trail Network. Due to today's predicted rain we will be closed. Trails are too soft to groom or ski on. Closing is an effort to retain the base. We plan to open again tomorrow. Hope to see you then.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/16/24

Updated report

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming on 15km

We still have continuous skiing leaving from our base area. We are freshly grooming again today. Loose granular surface in AM hours, spring skiing in afternoon. Best skiing is on our Western Trail Network. Come find out why our skiers are so impressed with our conditions. Picnic tables are out, streams are flowing and birds are chirping, come out and enjoy.

Grooming in progress on: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a, #6, lower fields, #11, and #

#42

 Yates Farm network #31 has thin coverage, is skiable with a few bare spots

Let us make a bear notch believer out of you!

New and used equipment on sale now!

bnst conditions

 

3/16/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are open and grooming!

Trail surface set up last night. We are out grooming the glaze off. We are still accessing trails this AM. Expect to have at least 10km of decent skiing today. Give us a little time then call for an update.

 Grooming in progress on: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a, #6, lower fields, #11, and #13 

Friday, March 15, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/15/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

60km open grooming on 22km

Come ski the difference

Due to today's predicted rain we will not be open. This will help preserve snow on trails. See you tomorrow. Stay dry and enjoy your day,

Thursday, March 14, 2024

bnst conditions

 

3/14/24

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

60km open grooming on 22km

Come ski the difference

We have continuous skiing leaving from our base area.  We are out freshly grooming our trails. Once groomed trails have a machine groomed loose granular-packed powder surface in am hours wet snow afternoon. We always groom for quality, over quantity. Best skiing is on our Western Trail Network. Come find out why our skiers are so impressed with our conditions. We don't just open trails to boost our km numbers.  Give us a little time then come out and enjoy.

Freshly Groomed today: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a, #6, lower fields, #11, #13 and our Saco river trail #30, Trails #40 and#42

 Yates Farm network #31 groomed yesterday, has thin coverage, is skiable with a few bare spots

Let us make a bear notch believer out of you!

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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3/13/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers

60km open grooming on 28km

Come ski the difference

 We have prepared and are freshly grooming more trails. Once groomed trails have a machine groomed loose granular-packed powder surface. We always groom for quality over quantity. Come find out why our skiers are so impressed with our conditions. We don't just open trails to boost our km numbers.  Give us a little time then come out and enjoy.

Freshly Groomed: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a, #6, lower fields, #11, #13 and our Saco river trail #30.

We plan to prepare and groom our village loop #40, Trail #42 and a portion of Yates Farm network #31 later today

Let us make a bear notch believer out of you

X-C Lesson available by reservation

New and used equipment on sale now!