bnst conditions

3/3/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

16 years and younger ski free with paying adult!

Looking for very good  X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing.

Trail surface set up overnight. We are out softening the trail surface. Give us a little time and skiing will be fine.

Packed powder-loose granular trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) will be groomed later this AM

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

3/2/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

16 years and younger ski free with paying adult!

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing.

Trail surface set up overnight. We are out softening the trail surface. Give us a little  time and skiing will be fine.

Packed powder-loose granular trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) 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

3/1/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

16 years and younger ski free with paying adult!

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing.

Packed powder-loose granular trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) 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

2/28/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

16 years and younger ski free with paying adult!

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) 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

2/27/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

16 years and younger ski free with paying adult!

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them! 3"new snow yesterday  

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) 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

2/26/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

16 years and younger ski free with paying adult!

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them! 3"new snow yesterday  

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) 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

2/25/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

16 years and younger ski free with paying adult!

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) 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

2/24/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We have wind protected trails!

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) 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

2/23/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We have wind protected trails!

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) 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

2/22/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We received 6" of snow and trails groomed out great! Winter wonderland conditions

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) 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

2/21/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We received 6" of snow and it is grooming out great! Winter wonderland conditions

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/20/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

Grooming fresh tracks and skate lanes daily.

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/19/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/18/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/17/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/16/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 45km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/15/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for a Superb X-C conditions on scenic uncrowded trails. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/14/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for a sweet ski with Superb X-C conditions on scenic wind protected trails. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/13/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for Superb X-C conditions on scenic wind protected trails. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/12/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for Superb X-C conditions on scenic trails wind protected. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 Find out why our skiers are so impressed with our trail conditions.  Come ski the difference. Enjoy a pleasant 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),  Bartlett Brook Trails (#40,#40a&#42) and Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed

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

2/11/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We received 4.5" of snow overnightand trails are grooming out great!

Looking for Superb X-C conditions on scenic trails wind protected. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

 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 Bartlett Brook Trails. Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed on 2/6/26

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

2/10/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for Superb X-C conditions on scenic trails wind protected. We have them!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

Our much sought after and beautiful Waterfall Crossing is in

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 Bartlett Brook Trails. Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed on 2/6/26

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

2/9/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for Superb X-C conditions on scenic trails wind protected. We have them!

It is cold today, but we are open and grooming. With today's cold temps and wind we recommend skiing on our Western Trail Network. This area is freshly groomed and offers excellent wind protection.

 Skiers with proper cold weather clothing attire can enjoy the trail conditions. This should include subzero outer layer and face coverings. Hope to see you later.

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

2/8/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers Looking for Superb X-C conditions on scenic trails. We have them!

It is cold today, but we are open and grooming. With today's cold temps and wind we recommend skiing on our Western Trail Network. This area is freshly groomed and offers excellent wind protection.

 Skiers with proper cold weather clothing attire can enjoy the trail conditions. This should include subzero outer layer, face mask and goggles. Hope to see you later.

bnst conditions

2/7/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for Superb X-C conditions on scenic trails. We have them! We received 1.5" of snow overnight and it is grooming out very nicely!

33km groomed for X-C skiers and 40km for snowshoeing. Packed powder trail surface

Our much sought after and beautiful Waterfall Crossing is in

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 Bartlett Brook Trails. Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) groomed on 2/6/26

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

2/6/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

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

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

Our much sought after and beautiful Waterfall Crossing is in

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),Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) and Bartlett Brook Trails

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

2/4/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

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

30km groomed 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),Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) and Bartlett Brook Trails

X-C ski and snowshoe rentals available

X-C ski lessons by reservation   

Let us make a Bear Notch Believer out of you!

bnst conins

2/4/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

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

30km groomed 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),Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) and Bartlett Brook Trails

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

2/2/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

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

30km groomed 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),Yates Farm Network (#31, #32) and Bartlett Brook Trails

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

2/1/26 update

Good News Cross Country Skiers

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

30km groomed 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

1/31/26 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!