We rented skis here on our way to Sunday River--they're on the road leading to the resort so you…read moremight as well stop here instead of paying up at the resort. We checked out Great American Renting just up the street but their prices were a little higher so we drove down the street to this place. The staff was professional and friendly and got us set up quickly. The skis were new this season and although I'm not an expert they seemed to be good quality. I had no complaints and will be back when in the area.

Quick service and inexpensive prices, but there's a reason for the latter. Rented a sport ski…read morepackage for $35 for my teenage nephew - they had absolutely NO EDGES, and he was slip sliding all over. We had gone to Loon the day before and he was skiing great on properly tuned skis, so I know it wasn't him. Made for a less than enjoyable day for him, and frankly it was dangerous at times. When we got back to the shop, I let them know, thinking I was doing them a favor so they could make sure they sharpened them for the next customer. A less able skier could get hurt due to the poor quality of their equipment. Their response - "well that's what happens after a busy holiday week"! No apology, no thanks for letting us know - nothing but outright rudeness, and absolutely no care about our experience. They will never get my business again!

Great deals, end of season. Every style and brand of ski clothes is here. Super affordable, this…read moretime of year. We always stop in, apres skiing, to find the best deals. I scored a post season demo ski set and boots for a song.

Great selection of hiking equipment including top line Osprey backpacks and hiking shoes and hiking…read morepoles. Glad we stopped so we could swap out bad equipment

Nice store - big old black dog usually greets customers. Good selection of sports gear - snow shoe…read morerentals, etc. Great gloves, slippers, and boots. Sales in the back room. Maps, hiking gear. Lot of stuff to check out - occasional tent sales. Worth checking out.

THE place to go if you need to rent skis near Sunday River!…read more The staff here really know what they are talking about. Not only are the prices here cheaper than at the mountain, but the staff here really takes the time to understand your needs as a skier and outfit you accordingly. I ended up paying a touch more for better boots and skis, but it made all the difference. I ended up with ski boots that were brand new for this season, and better quality skis then I would get at the mountain. All my equipment fit me comfortably and made for a couple great days of skiing!

The staff was very helpful and efficient in handling our rental. Equipment was in good shape.read more

Great staff, came in with my son after getting breakfast up the road. We stopped in because of the…read morebooks, but ended up browsing because they have so much. They had both a used book area for discounted pricing, as well as new books. They had board games, souvenirs, clothing... A little bit of everything. What a great spot to visit, we picked up some books, and I wish we had a spot like this around home.

This is an absolutely adorable toy shop. Lots of fun, classic, vintage and educational toys as well…read moreas things that are handmade and one of a kind. My son asks to go here by name when we are in Maine. I recommend if there's a bad weather day when you can't be inside you take a ride here and check it out. Board games. Stuffed animals. Dress up. Outdoor activities. Lots of arts and craft supplies. Legos. What a gem.

This bike rental place in Bethel is very nice. Very affordable with only around $5 a person. Very…read morehelpful to finding nice routes to bike to get to town and the skate park. Although this place is only open during the day so this isn't the best place if you are taking a night ride. Anyway I recommend this place to anybody who during the day is bored and does not want to waste money on gas.

We recently skied at Carter's XC ski Center on a Sunday, after days of rain had thankfully turned…read moreinto overnights of snow (1/28/24). They still had a really deep base of groomed and compacted snow - at least 2 feet - with fresh snow on top, and we were graced by more flakes as we skied around. Carter's is a cute little family-run ski center where you can rent and buy equipment and gear; they have a few snacks and hot water for cocoa upstairs, indoor bathrooms downstairs, and they offer lessons. There's a "food truck" (which isn't open all the time but looks to have a great menu!), ample parking, trail maps (paper and online), and knowledgeable people to answer all your questions. There's also a loungy area inside for warming up, and a fire pit outside, plus miles and miles of trails for all levels of skiers. After parking, make sure to go inside and get your trail pass! The price of the pass supports the center, trail grooming, equipment maintenance and other expenses. On the day we visited we skied approx 3 miles, mostly the beginner and intermediate trails. The open fields of Carters Pasture were great for our warm up, with views of the snow capped mountains all around. The two bridges were out, and although we couldn't figure out how to find the trail head from the road, we took our chances without skies and crossed the water, sinking into the deep snow up to our knees! We then skied all the way up to the yurt, and the groomed trails were great for classic. We tried our skis at the ungroomed part of Upper Sand Pasture, and even though we have been skiing for two decades, we found the small bumpy section full of water hazards and sticky. We were glad to get to the end of that and back into the good glide on Sunset Blvd, Head of the Swamp and Jesse's Hill. We left just before closing, feeling really happy for the experience, especially since this entire winter of 2024 has not been great. We definitely recommend checking them out - rent equipment and take lessons, or bring your own and buy your pass. You can ski all day, have lunch, rest, and ski again. If we lived closer I would definitely get a season pass. Looking forward to another visit in the future!

Small place, friendly service, beautiful trails. We had a great time learning to cross country…read moreski. We had never done it before and the staff was so nice. We talked about the weather, we enjoyed their large wood burning stove that kept us warm while we suited up. They gave us tips and send us out on the trail that were very well groomed. We had so much fun and laughed a lot. We went early on a weekday and it was lovely. Would definitely recommend it.

This bike shop ROCKS! I planned a trip across the U.S. to ride with a buddy in Arizona & needed…read moresomething that would protect me from the brutal sun. Clint & Co. had a full range of kits to choose from at really decent prices. I was quickly guided to what I needed by friendly staff and was on my way with a smile & bag of goodies! As well, if you need a qualified shop to work on your bicycle of ANY type, Sportshaus should be your go-to place. They go the extra mile to keep not only your bicycle running in tip top shape, but helpful tips & group rides to keep YOU in shape, too! They deal in many bike lines including the epic Rocky Mountain. They rent downhill bikes to blast down Pleasant Mountain, directly behind their shop, with ski lifts to bring you back up to the top. Paddle boards & kayaks are for sale & rent, too. If you are an outdoors type of person, Sportshaus has nearly everything you need to safely "go into the wild."

We recently purchased boots for my wife and skis for me. Both Dave and Owner Clint serviced us with…read moregreat professionalism. Dave is the guy you want to go for boot fitting. It was obvious right from the start he knows what he's doing, asking all the right questions as well as knowing what boot was right for my wife. Highly recommend you visit this shop before you buy!