Cross-country ski rental packages available for area youth
Maine Bound Adventure Center at the University of Maine is teaming up with and the Orono Parks and Recreation Department and Outdoor Sport Institute to offer a cross-country ski rental program for area youth this winter.
Children in grades K–8 can rent cross-country skis from December through April at an affordable price. The opportunity provides a way to outfit a growing child without purchasing expensive equipment.
Ski packages cost $65 and include cross-country skis, poles, ski bag and boots.
A fitting session will be held 4–5:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Maine Bound Adventure Center on campus. Attendees are asked to bring a signed registration form. Those unable to attend the fitting session should email signed forms to lisa.m.carter@maine.edu.
More information, including the registration form, is on the Orono Parks and Recreation website.