Thursday, Dec. 26 found a few enthusiasts on the Bunny Trail at Spruce Mountain Ski Area in Jay. Daxton Poisson of Livermore was seen taking a jump in his second year of skiing. Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser Buy this Photo

More people were at Spruce Mountain Ski Area Thursday afternoon, Dec. 26 than hoped for according to assistant manager Hunter Dalton. “It’s good to see kids skiing,” the UMF student who grew up skiing at Spruce said. Lachlan Gilbert of Livermore, who has been skiing for about 10 years, enjoyed practicing his moves. Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser Buy this Photo

Some skiers enjoyed using the Bunny Trail on opening day at Spruce Mountain Ski Area Thursday, Dec. 26. Assistant manager Hunter Dalton hoped enough snow could be made to open the Barn Trail in a few days. Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser