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Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
at Carters XC Ski Centers in Bethel
and Oxford
786 Intervale Road, Bethel, ME and 420 Main Street, Oxford,
ME 04270
The Carter's XC Ski Centers (207-539-4848, www.cartersxcski.com) are in Bethel and Oxford. Maine. The Bethel location has beautiful views of the Mahoosuc and Presidential mountain ranges, and the Oxford trails are great for beginner and intermediate xc skiers.
The trails are open from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Trail passes are $14 per day for adults, $10 for students aged 6-18 and senior citizens, and kids under 6 years old ski free.
Carter's
XC Ski Center in Bethel is on 1,000 acres and has 55 km of groomed trails
and 3 lodges. The Willow Brook Lodge can accommodate a family of group
up to 8 people. There are 3 bedrooms and 4 baths, a full kitchen, living
area, fireplace, and appliances. The lodge rents for $275 per night
for up to 6 guests. A single room in the lodge is available for 2 guests
for $99. Each additional guest is $30 per night.
The Farwell Mountain Cabin has a wood stove and sleeps up to 8. Overnight accommodations are $99 for 2 guests and $30 for each additional guest.
The Oxford location has a full Ski Equipment Center retail store with an extensive product selection and 40 km of groomed trails. The store hours are 10 -5. On Tuesdays there is a 2 for 1 trail pass offer at the Oxford ski center.
In Oxford, the Welchville Inn Bed & Breakfast offers accommodations in an 1820 restored farm house. The rates are $100 for 2 guests, which includes breakfast and trail passes.
There
are rental equipment for xc ski, snowshoeing and backcountry and race
skiing. Rentals area $14 for a xc ski package and $10 for kids under
5 feet. Snowshoes rent for $12. Backcountry and racing rental gear is
more. Demo equipment is on hand and there are pulk sleds to take babies
or toddlers on the trails with you. Ski instruction is available for
$12 in group lessons or $30 for private lessons.
Directions: Take I-95 to Exit 63 at Gray. Make left at stop light, then right on Route 26A. Go 19 miles to the Carter's store in Oxford. The store is on the left. Look for the skiing raccoon. The Bethel area is 3.5 miles off of Route 26.
The Sunday River Ski Resort, which is one of the most comprehensive alpine ski resorts in New England is nearby. Bethel, ME has all that is expected of a New England town focused on travelers with restaurants, shops and a full list of activities all year long. CCSAA member