BARTLETT — Cross-country ski touring centers enjoyed strong demand last season and that trend is expected to continue this season as outdoors enthusiasts head to the tracks and trails on snowshoes and skis.
• Bear Notch Ski Touring in Bartlett offers 60 kilometers of scenic touring along the Saco River withtrails on either side of Albany Brook and always excellent grooming.
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