Community Effort Fuels New T-Bar Installation at Titcomb Mountain

FARMINGTON (WGME) – A ski resort in Maine is receiving a new T-bar, courtesy of a collaborative community initiative.

Titcomb Mountain in Farmington claims to have received over $1.6 million in donations thus far.

The T-bar will be placed where " Lift 2" of the mountain previously stood.

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The work on the new T-bar will start immediately.

The mountain's general manager states that replacing the T-bar is an integral part of his broader vision for enhancing the ski resort.

"Our primary objective is sustainability. In addition to replacing the two lifts currently underway, we also plan to upgrade our snowmaking system, including the power components. Eventually, we will make enhancements to the buildings and facilities at Titcomb as well," stated Barrett Evans, the general manager of Titcomb Mountain.

The mountain aims to raise over $2.2 million to fund future enhancements.