Farmington, Maine — A T-Bar that has operated for more than seven decades has likely spun for the last time.
Yesterday, the Board of Directors at Titcomb Mountain announced that due to extensive repairs needed to Lift #2, they decided the best move is to close it for good and begin work on finding a replacement. The lift was originally from Cannon Mountain, opening back in 1953. It was installed at Titcomb in 1973, which means this is a very old lift. The lift is important for Titcomb’s family atmosphere, as it serves a variety of terrain. A capital fundraising campaign is planned for this upcoming offseason to finance its replacement.
The letter from the Board of Directors is below.
As referenced above, the replacement of Lift #1 also seems likely. While that T-Bar is still functional, this lift is scheduled to be replaced in a few years because of its aging parts. For now, the ski area is focusing on making necessary repairs to it this summer. This surface lift services the majority of the advanced terrain at the ski area.
Located in the college town of Farmington, Titcomb Mountain has taught many in the local community how to ski and ride. The ski area was created by the Farmington Ski Club, which was founded in 1939. Opened during the 1941-42 season, Titcomb has a vertical drop of 750 feet. The ski area has 16 trails, 3 lifts, 70% snowmaking coverage, night skiing, and a nordic skiing trail network. It also has a catchy slogan: “The friendliest mountain around.”
Image/Video Credits: Titcomb Mountain, Billian Moments Productions
