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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,  

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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

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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

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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  

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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  

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Lessons available by reservation 603-374-2277

 

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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

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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)

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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

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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

 

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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

 

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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 

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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,

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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!

New and used equipment on sale now!

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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!

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3/12/24
Good News Cross Country Skiers
Our Western Trail Network has excellent wind protection and is freshly groomed!
The new snow has finally dried out. We are out grooming with the pistenbully and renovator and tiller. Once groomed trails have a machine groomed packed powder surface. After last night's heavy wind we have debris to deal with on trails. We will groom for quality over quantity today. Grooming on our wind protected Western trail network first. It will be slow going so 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.
Village loop and trail#42 groomed since storm, but will have a firm surface.
X-C Lesson available by reservation

New and used equipment on sale now!

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3/11/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Our Western Trail Network has excellent wind protection and is freshly groomed!

We received 11" of March mashed potato snow from storm. The new wet snow set up on the surface but is still moist under the surface.  Once groomed surface sets up again so we have to groom snow twice. We will groom for quality over quantity today. Grooming on our wind protected Western trail network first today. It will be slow going so give us a little time then come out and enjoy.

 

Grooming first today: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a, #6. Our village loop and trail#42.

 

New and used equipment on sale now!

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3/10/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We received 11" of March mashed potato snow last night and it is still snowing! Due to the fact our base was still intact. This new snow extend our season. The new snow is clinging to the trees. It is a winter wonderland on trails today. That said, this new snow will take time to groom. There are a lot of branches down and bent over trees. We will groom for quality over quantity today. Grooming on our Western trail network first today. It will be slow going so give us a little time then come out and enjoy.

 

Grooming first today: Waterfall trail#2, Experimental Forest Trails#19 &#5, Albany Brook Trail Network, #5, #5a, #6.Then on to River trails and more.

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3/9/24  

 

 

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

Grooming on 15km of trails

We do have some surprisingly good skiing out there. We are grooming fresh skate lanes and tracks today. It is a beautiful day, streams are flowing, picnic tables are out, come on out and enjoy!

Freshly Groomed today: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails(#19&#5), East Albany Brook trails (#5,5A,&#6),Plus Our village loop, Trail #40

 

We are starting our spring equipment sale. Great prices on 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!

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3/8/24  

 

 

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

3/8/24 update

We do have some decent skiing out there (at least 7km). We are grooming skate lanes at this point maybe tracks later. It is a beautiful day, streams are flowing, picnic tables are out, come on out and enjoy!

 

 

We still have snow coverage from our base. The snow set up firm last night. We are out seeing if we can produce any decent skiing. Even on the good side this will take time. We expect to have about 7 km of trails available. Best bet call ahead before you show up 603-374-2277

 

We are starting our spring equipment sale. Great prices on 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!

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3/8/24  

 

 

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

We still have snow coverage from our base. The snow set up firm last night. We are out seeing if we can produce any decent skiing. Even on the good side this will take time. We expect to have about 7 km of trails available. Best bet call ahead before you show up 603-374-2277

 

We are starting our spring equipment sale. Great prices on new and lightly used X-C packages.

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

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3/7/24  

 

 

 Good News Cross Country Skiers

Unfortunately because of rain we will be closed today. Our snow around the base area seems to be intact. We will wait for rain to stop and snow to drain. Then we will go out and access trails. We expect to open again tomorrow.

 

We are starting our spring equipment sale. Great prices on 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!

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3/6/24  

 

 

 

Updated report 3/6/24

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are still open and grooming.

After accessing the trails, we are happy to report we still have about 20 km of trails with decent conditions. Snow did not set up last night. We groomed fresh track and skate lanes yesterday. We have groomed as needed today.

Decent trail conditions on: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails(#19&#5), East Albany Brook trails (#5,5A,&#6), Lower fields and Pine forest loop(#11).Plus Our village loop, Trail #30, #22 and Yates Farm Trail network #32 &32a

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation                    

New and slightly used X-C equipment on sale

Come try before you buy

 

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3/6/24  

 

 

 

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are still open. Last night's rain took away some snow but we still expect to have decent skiing. We expect at least 8km of skiing. We are out accessing the trails. Best thing to do is give us a little time then call before you show up.

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3/5/24  

 

 

 

 60km open – 20 km groomed

Good News Cross Country Skiers

As promised, we have groomed more trails. The really good news is we have been able to create a surprisingly good trail surface. Machine groomed loose granular on 20 km of trails. Skiers are very impressed with the trail conditions Come ski the difference. This has been a lot of work and was slow going. First we had wind debris to clean up. Then groom trails about 6 times to soften trail surface. We groomed fresh tracks and skate lanes yesterday. Last night, trails set up lightly so we will groom as needed today.  Snowshoeing is possible on all trails.

Groomed and ready: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails(#19&#5), East Albany Brook trails (#5,5A,&#6), Lower fields and Pine forest loop(#11).Plus Our village loop, Trail #30, #22 and Yates Farm Trail network #32 &32a

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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3/4/24  

 

 

 

 60km open – 20 km groomed

Good News Cross Country Skiers

As promised, we have groomed more trails. The really good news is we have been able to create a surprisingly good trail surface. Machine groomed loose granular on 20 km of trails. Skiers are very impressed with the trail conditions Come ski the difference. This has been a lot of work and was slow going. First we had wind debris to clean up. Then groom trails about 6 times to soften trail surface. We groomed fresh tracks and skate lanes yesterday. Last night, trails set up lightly so we will groom as needed today.  Snowshoeing is possible on all trails.

Groomed and ready: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails(#19&#5), East Albany Brook trails(#5,5b,&#6), Lower fields and Pine forest loop(#11).Plus Our village loop, Trail #30, #22 and Yates Farm Trail network #32 &32a

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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3/3/24  

 

 

 

 60km open – 20 km groomed

Good News Cross Country Skiers

As promised, we have groomed and opened more trails. Good news is we have been able to create a surprisingly good trail surface. Machine groomed loose granular on about 20 km of trails. Skiers are very impressed with the trail conditions Come ski the difference. This has been a lot of work and was slow going. First we had wind debris to clean up. Then groom trails about 6 times to soften trail surface. We will groom as needed today. Last night, trails did not set up, so skiing will be fine today.  Snowshoeing is possible on all trails.

Groomed and ready: Upper Meadow (#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails(#19&#5), East Albany Brook trails(#5,5b,&#6), Lower fields and Pine forest loop(#11).Plus Our village loop, Trail #30, #22 and Yates Farm Trail network #32 &32a

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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3/2/24  

 

 

 

 60km open - grooming in progress

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Good news is we have been able to create a surprisingly good trail surface. Machine groomed (loose granular- powder mix) on about 8km of trails. Skiers are impressed with the conditions we have created. This has been a lot of work and is slow going. First we had wind debris to clean up. Then groom trails about 6 times to soften trail surface.  Today we are freshly grooming the same trails (quality over quantity). We will continue to clean debris and groom other trails. We plan to open more trails once they have a skiable surface. Snowshoeing is possible on all trails.

Groomed and ready: Upper meadow(#1), Waterfall Trail (#2), Experimental Forest Trails(#19&#5), East Albany Brook trails(#5,5b,&#6), Lower fields and Pine forest loop(#11).

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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3/1/24  

 

 

 

 60km open - grooming in progress

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Good news is we have been able to create a skiable surface on about 8km of trails. This has been a lot of work and is slow going. First we have wind debris to clean up. We are out again grooming now. Yesterday it took 4-5 passes to get a skiable surface. Today we are regrooming the same trails. We will continue to clean debris and groom other trails. We plan to open more trails once they have a skiable surface. Snowshoeing is possible on all trails.

Groomed and ready: Upper meadow, Waterfall Trail, Experimental Forest Trails, East Albany Brook trails, Lower fields and Pine forest loop.

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation                    

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!