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Winter Activities at Sunday River

Zipline Tours and Twin Zips
Sunday River's Zipline Tours include six ziplines ranging from 100 to 300 feet long flying through the woods across a ravine, plus 750-foot dual racing zips! It's a safe, spectacular thrill for everyone. $49 with ticket or season pass/$59 without. One ride on Twin Zips, $15, or two rides for $25.

Cross-Country Skiing
Bethel is Maine's Nordic ski capital with three cross-country ski centers offering more than 75 miles of groomed trails, equipment rental, instruction, and special events around the area. Sunday River Outdoor Center offers 40km of groomed, varied terrain with lessons and rentals

Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing routes are plentiful in the Bethel area.  Whether it's through local cross-country trails, or the well maintained snowmobile trail system, you will experience a variety of terrain. It's another way to get out and enjoy the Maine winter. The Sunday River Outdoor Center offers more challenging trails for the snowshoe enthusiast.

Dog Sledding
Dog Sled Tours are one of the true adventures of a lifetime. Take an introductory dog sled ride at the Outdoor Center or explore the majestic and spectacular White Mountains or natures playground at Lake Umbagog touring in complete safety behind a team of eager huskies that guides you in an unforgettable journey through the wilderness.

Snow Tubing
The on-mountain White Cap Fun Center offers lighted, lift-serviced tubing runs.  Located at the White Cap Base Lodge, the Fun Center is easily accessible by our complimentary on-mountain trolley, as well as Bethel's free Mountain Explorer Shuttle.

Ice Skating
Lace up the skates and hit the ice on our lighted rink with family, friends or on your own! It's is free for use and open every day and evening depending on weather conditions. Rentals are available at White Cap Lodge.

Black Diamond Entertainment
The Black Diamond Family Entertainment series features artists and performers presenting comedy shows, magic, music and more. Tickets are available at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Jordan Grand Resort Hotel, the South Ridge Welcome Concourse and the Snow Cap Inn.

Fireworks
Who does not enjoy an exciting display of fireworks? Don't miss the fireworks displays that are scheduled throughout the season. A hint, best viewing is South Ridge Lodge slopeside. All displays are put on by RS Fireworks.