LOCAL MOUNTAIN ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AND RECREATION
Mt. Abram Ski Area & Bike Park in Greenwood Maine is a community cornerstone offering affordable and accessible year-round outdoor activities in the Mahoosuc region.
Watch our interview with Marketing Director Allie Marsten to learn more about Mt. Abram and discover how their community ties and year-round offerings truly embrace The Mahoosuc Way!
The Mahoosuc Way Principles in Action:
- Explore Wisely: Mt. Abram is committed to providing authentic skiing and riding experience with diverse terrain suitable for all ages and abilities. During the winter, Mt. Abram grooms 42 trails and operates 4 chairlifts. In the summer, the mountain has 13 purpose-built mountain bike trails open with 2 chair lifts running. Providing purpose-built trails for skiing and biking helps reduce pressure on other private lands in the area – ensuring high quality visitor experiences and limiting environmental impacts to places with dedicated capacity to manage them.
- Be Climate Conscious: The Main Lodge at Mt. Abram has radiant flooring, which is heated with a locally manufactured, high efficiency wood pellet boiler, providing an energy-efficient, sustainable resource that uses local wood to warm up guests taking a break from the trails. Through a grant from Efficiency Maine, Mt. Abram was able to update their snow equipment; these new machines use less water and energy while making snow for guests to enjoy.
- Cultivate Community: Mt. Abram is dedicated to the local community and giving back – and believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the outdoors. Their Student Access Pass provides a free ski pass to every student in the school district.
Their nonprofit partners, Friends of Mt. Abram and the Mt. Abam Ski Club, provide scholarships and financial support for things such as equipment and ski lessons, allowing youth in the area to experience the joy of winter sports.
Check out our Community Spotlights to discover how local businesses, organizations and individuals embrace The Mahoosuc Way principles.
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Buck’s Ledge Community Forest
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Bethel Adventure Tours
LOCAL GUIDES PROVIDE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES THAT RESPECT THE LAND Alex and Katy Carr, co-owners of Bethel Adventure Tours, guide people on how to safely enjoy outdoor activities and while encouraging careful observation of plants and animals, respectful use of the water
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Bethel Area Arts and Music
LOCAL ARTS PROGRAM FOSTERS YOUTH ART EDUCATION, ARTIST OPPORTUNITY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PERFORMING ARTSWhen Kate Webb first arrived in the Mahoosuc region in 2017, she built a yurt and planted roots in a community that reminded her of
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A Longer Table Homestead
LOCAL FOODS CHAMPION CONNECTS COMMUNITY TO LOCALLY SOURCED FOODFor Meryl Kelly, the path to creating A Longer Table Homestead in Bethel began with a simple love of food. A culinary arts graduate who honed her skills in San Francisco's pioneering
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Mt. Abram
LOCAL MOUNTAIN ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMt. Abram Ski Area & Bike Park in Greenwood Maine is a community cornerstone offering affordable and accessible year-round outdoor activities in the Mahoosuc region.Watch our interview with Marketing Director Allie Marsten to learn
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Carter’s XC Ski Center
FAMILY-OWNED SKI CENTER BALANCES OUTDOOR RECREATION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPCarter’s XC Ski Center in Bethel, Maine is a family business that has been in operation for over 40 years. They strive to provide an authentic winter experience with varied levels of
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Inland Woods + Trails
LOCAL NONPROFIT BUILDING CONNECTIONS THROUGH STEWARDSHIPInland Woods + Trails is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and maintaining an extensive network of multi-use recreational trails throughout the Mahoosuc Region. With year-round recreational activities ranging from XC skiing and snowshoeing to
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Holidae House Bed & Breakfast
BETHEL MAIN STREET B&B SERVES UP PURPOSE-DRIVEN HOSPITALITY John and Jeanette Poole, relocated to Bethel from Tennessee in 2015 and purchased the Holidae House Bed and Breakfast, a 119-year-old Victorian bed & breakfast on Main Street. The Holidae House is an 8-room
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Gemini Café Blog Spotlight
A VIBRANT GATHERING PLACE CENTERED AROUND COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY Gemini Café on Main Street in Bethel stands as more than just a place to enjoy freshly baked goods and wholesome meals. It is a beacon of community spirit and sustainability, thanks
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Bethel Resort & Suites
A COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE AND GATHERING PLACE FOR GENERATIONSBuilt in 1913, the Bethel Resort & Suites (formerly Bethel Inn & Suites) has been welcoming travelers for generations. With 150 guest rooms – ranging from cozy townhouses to traditional hotel rooms –
