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Eaton Mountain Ski Area
Skowhegan, Maine
Eaton Mountain
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| Eaton Mountain Ski Area Details |
| Status: | Lost/Defunct (Non Ski Activities Only) |
| First Year of Operation: | 1961 |
| Last Year of Operation: | 2008 |
| Vertical Drop: | 525 feet |
| Lifts in Operation: | Surface lifts |
| Lifts Removed/Non Operational: | 1 double |
Eaton Mountain apparently opened with surfice lift serviced skiing in 1961-62. After the circa 1965 forming of a non-profit corporation, the area was advertised as 'new' for the 1966-67 season, likely sporting a double chairlift.
Circa 1973, there was talk about Saddleback taking over and improving Eaton, however this likely did not advance beyond initial negotiations. Instead, George Lebrecque purchased the area that fall. Due to a foreclosure, the ski area did not open for the 1975-76 season. Two additional owners came aboard, allowing Lebrecque to reopen the area the following season. Lebrecque would assume sole ownership again in 1980.
The ski area's main lodge and maintenance garage burned in January 2005.
The ski area closed after the 2007-2008 season.
In the fall of 2008, David and Donna Beers purchased the ski area. It would reopen as a snow tubing area in 2010.
The ski area made headlines in December 2011 when David Beers was seriously injured while working on a snowcat. As a result of the accident, the area cancelled 2011-2012 operations.
Present ownership plans to offer chairlift served skiing again in the future.
Lift Timeline
| Season | Lift Name | Type | Event | Notes |
| 1960s |
| 1966-1967 | Double | Double Chairlift | Likely installed | |
Ticket Price History
Weekend Full Day Lift Ticket
| Season |
Price |
Source |
| 2000s | | 2006-07 | $23.00 |  | eatonmountain.com | | 2005-06 | $23.00 | | eatonmountain.com | | 2004-05 | $22.00 | | eatonmountain.com | | 2003-04 | $22.00 | | eatonmountain.com | | 2002-03 | $22.00 | | eatonmountain.com | | 2001-02 | $20.00 | | eatonmountain.com | | 2000-01 | $19.00 | | eatonmountain.com | | 1999-00 | $18.00 | | Boston Magazine |
| 1960s | | 1967-68 | $3.00 | | Eastern Ski Atlas |
External Links
Eaton Mountain Ski Area - official site
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Last updated: April 6, 2012
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