Eaton Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eaton Mountain Ski Area & Snowtubing Park |
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The hibernating mountain, Dec 6, 2008
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| Location | Skowhegan, Maine, United States |
| Nearest city | Waterville, Maine |
| Coordinates | 44°46′5″N 69°37′10″W / 44.76806°N 69.61944°W |
| Top elevation | 840 feet (260 m) |
| Base elevation | 220 feet (67 m) |
| Runs | 18 |
| Longest run | Fawn (0.67 mi or 1.08 km) |
| Lift system | 2 |
Eaton Mountain is a fun, family-friendly ski area located in Skowhegan, Maine. It has 18 different trails for skiing and snowboarding. About 28% of the trails are for beginners, 39% are for intermediate skiers, and 33% are for expert skiers.
The mountain has two ways to get up: a double chairlift and a rope tow. Eaton Mountain also makes its own snow on over half of its trails, which means there's usually plenty of snow to enjoy! You can even ski at night on more than half of the trails. Plus, there's a special terrain park for tricks and a tubing hill for sliding down on tubes. The mountain has a vertical drop of over 622 feet (190 m), which is the difference in height from the top to the bottom.
In November 2008, a family called the Beers bought Eaton Mountain. They needed time to make improvements, so the ski area was closed for the 2008–09 winter season. It was planned to open again in the fall of 2009. Eaton Mountain has been open and closed a few times since then, but it was open again in 2019. As of January 2020, it re-closed.
Exploring Eaton Mountain's Slopes
Eaton Mountain offers a variety of trails for all skill levels. If you're just starting out, you'll enjoy the gentle, rolling trails like "Fawn" and "Badger." These are perfect for practicing your turns.
For more advanced skiers, there are exciting expert runs like "Fisher" and "Fox." These trails have steep sections, rocky ledges, and "glades," which are areas where you ski through trees. It's a real adventure for experienced skiers!
A Look Back: Eaton Mountain's History
Eaton Mountain first opened for skiing in the winter of 1961–62. Back then, the only way to get up the mountain was with a simple rope tow. Over time, the ski area grew. Today, it has a double chairlift and a special handle tow just for the snow tubing hill. In 2008, the Beers family purchased Eaton Mountain, continuing its history as a local ski spot.
