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February 2024 by ursula wade
The area was beautiful, the staff was friendly and they are dog friendly which is always a plus. Plus they had sleds to pull the kiddos in
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February 2024 by Jen P.
We recently skied at Carter's XC ski Center on a Sunday, after days of rain had thankfully turned into 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!
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March 2023 by DY S
Friendliest staff, gorgeous winter views!
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February 2023 by Ashley Pinney
What an absolute joy skiing here yesterday! Our group came from Virginia for a long weekend in Maine and we had a blast at Carter’s. Erica was the best! Thanks for being so helpful :)
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February 2023 by Ariella Gladstein
Carter's was fantastic! Overall atmosphere very laidback and friendly.We stuck to the green trails. There was a nice variety of wooded trail and trails in fields.The shop - They have a large selection on cross country items. We drove up from Providence to find cross country boots. I tried on five different boots, three different brands and a few different styles - all in my size. The owner was very helpful and nice. She helped me find the perfect boots!Carter's is dog friendly. People were both skijoring and had dogs off leash. If you have a well behaved dog or like saying hi to other people's dogs, this is a great place. On the other hand, if you don't like paw prints on the trails or off leash dogs, this probably isn't the place for you.The food was very tasty and perfect break between skiing.
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October 2022 by Fred Call
Carters is assembling an impressive network of skiing families from a wide area. They have found a balance between supporting a business while belonging to a community. The ski center has both new energy and experienced perspective to offer a growing range of outdoor experiences.
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August 2022 by Ryan H
The customer service is what sets this place apart from the rest! My family has stayed overnight at the lodge, used the trails and bought 4 sets of ski packages from Carters! There is a reason we keep coming back. Jes is so unbelievably willing to help you with any need that you may have. They treat you like family and will not stop until you are happy! You can ski anywhere and it is all just as pretty. But if you want to ensure that your stay or just a day trip is going to be exceptional, then go to Carters!!
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March 2022 by Zachary Macomber
My wife and I came up for a lesson, and day of cross country skiing. The staff was very friendly (especially Kona) and patient as we got set up in our rental equipment. Our instructor Anne was fantastic, and really helped some brand new skiers to feel more comfortable on the trails. We stayed on the easier trails, and the grooming was great, with some beautiful views. There was a whole section of intermediate and advanced trails that we didn't make it to, but would love to try our next time out. I would highly recommend Carters to anyone looking to try out cross country skiing for the first time.
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February 2022 by Max Ward
VERY friendly staff and lots of options to decide what you want to do.
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February 2022 by Jeff Davis
Fantastic place and friendly people!
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February 2022 by Susan Mooney
Lovely day gliding through the snow! People at Carter's are very friendly and helpful. I absolutely adore the black and white dog on the premises and the beautiful cat that sits at the door to welcome everyone while patiently waiting for a quick ear rub. ❤
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February 2022 by Angela Brown
Awesome service!!! Great trails!! Fun last minute decision to cross country ski!!!
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January 2022 by Kelly Elaine Alexander
Fantastic cross country skiing at a great price. They were a little short staffed when we went there Christmas week, but we got our skis with a very short delay and hit the trails. The recommendation to go up to the blue trails was great and we were glad we did it, but the greens down near the river were just as beautiful!!!
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January 2022 by Darrin Lary
Friendly staff, good grooming considering severe lack of snow. Large equipment selection. Great views
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December 2021 by Amelia Cullinan
Well groomed trails, lovely scenery, and super friendly and helpful staff. Can't wait to visit again!
