JAY —Spruce Mountain Ski Slope is now expected to open this season after issues related to power were resolved, representatives involved said Thursday.
Carey Kish of Portland flies over a small jump on Spruce Mountain in Jay as the Ski Maine Team kicked off their Peak to Peak Challenge on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008. Spruce Mountain had announced they may not be able to open this year due to power supply issues but officials at the town-owned, non-profit ski area said Thursday they had resolved their issues and would open after all. (Amber Waterman/Sun Journal file photo 2008)
An agreement has been worked out between Central Maine Power Co. and other entities to allow Spruce Mountain Ski Club to use three-phase power from the Otis Mill to operate its machines.
The ski slope is scheduled to open the day after Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 26.
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I went skiing there as well
I went skiing there as well and had many good times! I'm really glad they are going to open after all. I wish I lived a little closer so my kids could go there. This is awesome!!
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My guess is the Jacques boys had something to do with it. Their business would be affected terribly by the closing of Spruce. Whomever it was, kudos! Spruce Mountain was where I learned to ski and spent most of my winters while I was in school. It would have been a sad day to see it closed down.
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I am so happy to hear this..I grew up in Jay and spent many, many hours at Spruce...I know it is one of the few winter activities for children/teens in the area!
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Lots of children will be happy that they will again be able to ski locally. A big thank you to whoever made this happen.
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