CAMDEN — Dusk was just beginning to settle in around the edges of Ragged Mountain Saturday afternoon, Jan. 19, as a skiers and snowboarders gathered at the top of Windjammer, the broadest middle trail at the Camden Snow Bowl, for a unique parade. Young children, the elderly, and friends of all ages in between were there to make the final run of the day to celebrate the birthday of a friend who died in November, but whose legacy remains strong.

Camden's Ragged Mountain loses a good friend.

Jeff was Camden's Director of Parks and Recreation, and his biggest responsibility was the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area, which includes not only a thriving ski operation, but Hosmer Pond, an internationally-recognized tobbogan chute, playing fields, Nordic, hiking and biking trails, and a summit that overlooks the ocean. Jeff died in a tree-cutting accident Nov. 4, leaving a large hole in community that stretches far beyond Camden town lines. The Snow Bowl attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over, and many were at the top of Windjammer on Jan. 19 to honor Jeff, further strengthening the foundations of a remarkable mountain community.

The instructions were simple: Ski a simple S formation down the mountain.

And just as the progression began, the clouds lifted.

"Here's some light for Jeff," said Andrew Dailey, sending the skiers off down the hill.

Jeff Kuller Memorial Run from Camden Snow Bowl on Vimeo.

 Some wore hats, some carried flags, some simply skiied quietly down the mountain. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

  Gathering at the top of Windjammer. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

 (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Deidre Fleming, with John and Judy Sherman. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Bob Gordon, Don Mann, Caroline Albertson and Laura McGrath. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Ypha. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Lori and Chris Van Dusen with Susan Dunavent-White. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Todd Williams, Don Mann, Nancy Rowe and Kristin Nelson. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Camden Snow Bowl ski instructors. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Anna Rich, Kat, Charlotte, Laura Nancy, Amy, Jeff, Brijin and Cindie. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Leslie Knowlton, Jeanne Fisher and Rick Knowlton. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Gathering at the top of Windjammer. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

John Tooley and family with John Christie. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Deidre Fleming, John Christie and Allison Kuller. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Charlotte and Max Horovitz. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Bob Gordon, John Sidik, Steve Pixley. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Allison Kuller and Maureen Gordon. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Kristin Nelson with ski school instructors Charlotte, Laura, Kat, Steve, Anna, Olivia and Jodi. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

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(Photo by Dave Ridley)

Brian Goding. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Hayden and Chris Christie. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Henry Pixley. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Armin Fisher and Bob Gordon. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Craig and Janna. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

(Photo by Dave Ridley)

(Photo by Dave Ridley)

(Photo by Dave Ridley)

Oscar Horovitz, Rhys White and friend. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Steve Pixley, Alan Durow with Chris and Lori Van Dusen. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Ellie Appleton and friend. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Olivia, Anna and Nancy. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Brijin, Brian, Jeff, Olivia, Gianna, Caroline, Anna, Kat, Nancy, Laura, Andrew, Charlotte and Jodi. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

(Photo by Dave Ridley)

(Photo by Dave Ridley)

John Hanson, Polly Saltonstall and Anastasia Fisher. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Chris Van Dusen and Mike White. (Photo by Dave Ridley)

Michelle Kinney and friend. (Photo by Dave Ridley)