Providing affordable access for all to cross-country skiing and people-powered sports such as hiking, cycling, running, paddling, swimming, and roller skiing.

Started on March 15, 1981, the Bethel Outing Club (BOC) connects members & friends with the out-of-doors in and around the mountains of Western Maine.  Want to receive relevant  posts from BOC and its friends and members via email listserv? Just send an email to us with "subscribe" in the subject line (same email address if you want to send us event information to publish). 

The BOC is a generous supporter of youth Nordic programming. Last year, 2024, the BOC purchased a new fleet of skate and classic skis, boots, and poles for the Telstar Middle School Nordic team and skate skis for the youth program. In addition, BOC sent 20+ local kids to the Bill Koch Festival at Quarry Road in Waterville, ME, paying for race fees and lodging for every local family who participated. If you or your family have benefited from the generosity of the Bethel Outing Club, consider coming out to volunteer for the 45th Annual Ski & Snowboard Sale.