Maren Marecaux, 6, of Farmingdale heads to the chairlift with her parents, Roger and Andrea, during opening day Monday at Black Mountain in Rumford. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Wilson Cramp of Windham carves down Lower Androscoggin during opening day Monday at Black Mountain in Rumford. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Despite Friday’s driving rain, Black Mountain was able to open Monday with five trails to choose from. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Skiers get a lift on the Novice Double during opening day Monday at Black Mountain in Rumford. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Nicole Knowles of Peru and her children, Adrian, left, and Devin get ready for their first run on opening day Monday at Black Mountain in Rumford. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Extreme weather lately across Maine has allowed outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to paddle whitewater just before Christmas and ski just after the holiday. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

A skier carves down Lower Androscoggin during opening day Monday at Black Mountain in Rumford. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal