On Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, will be a volunteer work party day. Members and any one in the community who has enjoyed the facilities at Titcomb Mountain are invited to help get ready for the winter season. Tasks will include painting, trail maintenance and firewood preparation. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In 1948, 135 acres of the Knapp Farm of Morrison Hill Road was purchased by the Farmington Ski Club and the area was dedicated as the John Abbott Titcomb Memorial Ski Slope. Since then, the club and slope has grown over the years with improvements in the trails system, snowmaking, lodge expansions, lift and grooming equipment. The club continues to offer affordable recreation through the efforts of many club and community volunteers.

Due to the efforts of past and current club members and community sponsors, Titcomb Mountain offers affordable and family friendly winter recreation, 17 trails for downhill skiing and snowboarding for beginners to advance, two T-Bars and one handle tow on alpine slopes, snowmaking on 75% of alpine terrain, 16 km of Nordic trails groomed for both classic and skate skiing, terrain park for riders and skiers, and learn to ski and snowboard programs after school and on the weekends.

Preseason club membership and season pass discount ends Oct. 17. Call 778-9031 or visit www.titcombmountain.com for more information on passes, lessons and other discounts offered by Farmington Ski Club.