White Mountains

Skiing

Bethel, ME
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Come Play in the White Mountains

Alpine Skiing

Some of the finest ski experiences in the Northeast are within a short drive’s distance from Bethel. Whether a novice or extreme sports enthusiast, you’ll find the perfect trail here.

Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine

Sunday River Ski Resort

Winter speaks for itself in Sunday River… some of the finest alpine and cross-country skiing and snowboarding in the Northeast as well as snowmobiling. So many choices to get your vacation off to the right start!

The Sunday River Ski Resort is the primary reason for being here in the winter. With eight peaks of snow-filled adventure, skiers with abilities that range from beginner to expert can find the trails of their dreams. The resort boasts the finest snowmaking in the Northeast and Sunday River Ski Resort keeps its snow well into the spring months.

Offering 131 trails and 18 lifts to service the multiple peaks of snow, Sunday River now prides itself with the Northeast’s first Chondola, a combination of six-person chairs and eight-person gondola cars on one high-speed lift. The resorts offers day and night skiing, snow tubing, ice-skating, a wonderful Ski School, Black Diamond Family Entertainment, and Fireworks on Saturday nights.

Ski Mt Abram in Greenwood, Maine

Mount Abram Ski

For a change of pace, you may want to head over to Mt. Abram in nearby Greenwood, Maine. This family-friendly mountain has 44 trails, 5 lifts, a snow school and daycare.

Ski Black Mountain of Maine

Black Mountain of ME

Located in neighboring Rumford, Black Mountain is “Maine’s best winter fun value.” Boasting affordable downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding, it has recently expanded its trails and built a new base lodge.

Ski Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine

Sugarloaf Mountain

Of course, everyone has heard of Sugarloaf. It’s almost a 2-hour drive from Powder Ridge, but it is an awesome spot to ski or just visit. Bundle up well… it can get very cold up in those mountains! Those who grew up skiing on Sugarloaf will always have a soft spot for its world-class skiing and winter events.

Tuckerman's Ravine extreme skiing in White Mountains National Forest

Tuckerman's Ravine

Tuckerman’s Ravine is about an hour from Powder Ridge, as it is located on the east side of Mount Washington in the White Mountains National Forest of NH. Famous for its extreme skiing, deep snow and challenging slope, Tuckerman’s Ravine draws thousands of people every year.

Carters XC Ski Center in Maine

Carter's XC Ski Center

Located in both Bethel and Oxford, Carter’s offers miles of cross-country skiing for all levels of skiers. Both locations have full rental and demo equipment to fit any skier. Lessons are also offered.

Maine Handicapped Skiing

Maine Handicapped Skiing

This is a wonderful non-profit organization that provides free year-round adaptive recreational programs for children and adults with physical disabilities. It is a very active organization at Sunday River Ski Resort.

Visit Bethel, Maine in Style

Year-Round Adventures Await!

Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Hiking Trails, Destination Weddings, Historic New England

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