A groomer heads up a trail as snow guns blow at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington on Thursday in preparation for opening day Saturday. More than a foot of snow is ready for skiers, general manager Seth Noonkester said. A traditional season kickoff, a pancake breakfast, will be offered from 8 to 10 a.m. at the lodge. A free ski day for everyone will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23. Santa will be there and roaming ski instructors will assist skiers. The day is sponsored by Dead River Co. and the Healthy Community Coalition, Noonkester said. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)

It was “snowing” at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington Thursday, as snow guns sprayed a white mist in preparation for Saturday’s opening day of the ski season. The traditional kickoff on Saturday starts with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. The lifts will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and skiers can pick up passes and program information, said Seth Noonkester, general manager. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)

It was “snowing” at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington Thursday, as snow guns sprayed a white mist in preparation for Saturday’s opening day of the ski season. The traditional kickoff on Saturday starts with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. The lifts will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and skiers can pick up passes and program information, said Seth Noonkester, general manager. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)