WEST FARMINGTON – A “Light It Up” pledge drive is underway at Titcomb Mountain as David Huish prepares to Nordic ski 100 kilometers on Thursday, Feb. 12 in a solo effort to raise money for the Nordic Trail Light Project.
A dedicated supporter of Titcomb Mountain, Huish has a longstanding passion for ultra-distance sports, trail and mountain running, Nordic skiing, and has raced long distances in these sports for years. On Feb. 12 he’ll take to the trails to help fund Titcomb’s newest night-skiing development.
Donations from this event will help fund the Nordic Trail Light Project, providing 2.1 kilometers of lit trails that will serve community skiers, our local youth ski teams, and the ever-growing Nordic learn-to-ski programs for children and adults. With the new lights, organizers hope that cross-country skiing will continue to grow and provide a healthy outlet for the community.
Huish has been training for the fundraiser for some time. To reach 100 kilometers, he’ll ski an 8.38 kilometer loop 12 times. The FAST and Mt. Blue High School Nordic teams will be joining him for some of the laps.
The “Light It Up” fundraiser, sponsored by the Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation, can be supported with pledges, by visiting The Titcomb Mountain Lodge or mailing the donation to: Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 43, Farmington, ME 04938.
All are welcome and encouraged to join in cheering for David as he achieves this ambitious goal!
Thank you so much David for your efforts and interest! This is wonderful! We are so fortunate to live in such an amazing community!
Good Luck David!
Go David, go David, go David!!!
Good Luck!
Good luck!
David = not afraid to be awesome! What a great idea for a fundraiser, and thanks for being a beacon of health and fitness for our community.
Awesome!
David continues to be the “Good Man” he started out being when a young man! Huge asset for the “Franklin County Community”! We’ll Help”!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like to extend thanks to everyone who is supporting David in this effort. It’s a testament to Franklin County that I cannot begin to remember every person I want to thank, as there are so many. :-)
David has dreamt about giving back to Titcomb for years, and this event just keeps becoming more and more of a positive force in our little household. The positivity has come from realizing – once again – what a kind-hearted community we live in.
Good luck, David, from your proud aunt.
OK David! Now we all need to join together to do a snow dance for Tuesday and Tuesday night..See if mother nature will provide a good snow for a grooming…. How about 8 to 12 inches?
Thank you for your dedication and commitment David!
You always give your all to those around you. This is no exception for sure! You are a stellar athlete and super community member. Thanks for all you do. Many will enjoy the efforts of your challenge!
Good guy! Good Cause! – Thanks to everyone for supporting David. I know he is excited and prepared for the challenge.
Thank you, David! You are special!
A truly wonderful man, with a wonderful family. We will all be cheering for you ,David. Good luck.
Some folks suggested that we start a gofundme for the “Light It Up!” ski-a-thon, so here ’tis:
http://www.gofundme.com/lightitup-titcomb
:) Heather, Zoe, and Gretchen Huish