Carter’s xc ski center
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
(207) 824-3880
786 Intervale Road, Bethel, ME
The Carter's XC Ski Center in Bethel, Maine has beautiful views of the Mahoosuc and Presidential mountain ranges, and the land has been in the Carter family for generations. Fat bike trails and rentals are now available and the retail shop is stocked with XC skis for recreational, racing and backcountry skiing and snowshoes.
Carter's XC Ski Center in Bethel is on 200 acres and has 55 km of groomed trails and one lodge and 3 cabins. The trails are open from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Trail passes are $22 per day for adults, $12 for youth aged 7-18 and $18 for seniors (aged 65+), and kids under 6 years old ski free.
Beautifully groomed ski trails at Carter’s
There is rental equipment for xc ski, snowshoeing and backcountry, skate skiing, and fat biking. Rentals are $22 for a xc ski package, and $15 for kids aged 7-18. Snowshoes rent with the same categories ($22 for adults, etc.) Backcountry and skating XC ski rental gear are $25. Fat bike rentals are $35 for 2 hours. Demo equipment is on hand and there are pulk sleds to take babies or toddlers on the trails with you. A unique multi-sport rental (XC ski, snowshoe, fat bike) is $35.
Dogs are welcome on the trails at Carter’s for a $15 doggie pass. See the dog policy particulars on the website.
Carter’s season passes are incredibly priced (such as preseason prices at $299 for the family and $95 for the seniors). A special season pass with 3 ski lessons is $225. The pass provides half price for daily trail passes at other Maine XC ski areas (Mahoosuc Pathways in Bethel, Pineland Farms, Rangeley Lakes, Quarry Road, and Titcomb Mtn.
Ski instruction is available for $30 each person in group lesson or $69 for group lesson with a rental and trail pass. A private less is $80 for two people. Guided tours are $85 per person.
Book overnight lodging at Carter’s
Overnight accommodations are $129 for guests. in trail-side cabins that are dog-friendly ($20 additional for a dog). Cabin rentals also include everyone’s day passes, too! Look for more details on the resort’s website. Camp Fern and the Stonewall Cabin each has great views, direct trail access, are off the grid with a wood stove and sleep up to 8 people. The renovated Farwell Mountain Cabin is for two adults, and the Camp Fern can accommodate additional adults, children, and the dog.
The Wild River Kitchen food truck is open Fri-Sat and during the vacation weeks from 9 AM - 3 PM.
Directions: Take I-95 to north of Portland and take Route 26 to Bethel, which is 63 miles from Portland on Route 26. From NH take Route 2 east to Bethel.
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.