Eaglecrest Ski Area

Eaglecrest Ski Area is a public ski area on Douglas Island in the U.S. state of Alaska, across Gastineau Channel from Juneau. Eaglecrest has 4 double chairlifts accessing 640 acres (2.6 km2), with 34 marked alpine runs, 2 Nordic skiing loops and access to world class backcountry. Vertical drop is 1,400 ft (430 m) with an average snowfall of 200-500".[1] The area is owned and operated by Juneau's municipal government, though some legislators of the region, including Randy Wanamaker, have suggested privatization.

Eaglecrest Ski Area
Top of the recently opened Black Bear Chair
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Location in Alaska
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Eaglecrest Ski Area (North America)
LocationDouglas Island,, Alaska
 United States
Nearest major cityJuneau
Coordinates58°16′34″N 134°30′55″W
Vertical1620 ft
Top elevation2750
Base elevation1130
Skiable area640 acres (2.6 km2)
Runs34
- 20% easiest
- 40% more difficult
- 40% most difficult
Longest run2 mi
Lift system4 chairs
Snowfall350 in
SnowmakingYes
WebsiteEaglecrest Ski Area

Southeast Alaska's only ski area, Eaglecrest's season generally runs from the first weekend of December to the end of April. After two season of relatively small snowfall, Eaglecrest is making vast improvements on snow making mechanisms, grooming and trimming trails and general operation to ensure timely openings, even with limited snowfall.

Eaglecrest is family and community oriented, with many community outreach and programs available for skiers and riders of all ages. Their award-winning Snowsport School and certified instructors work to teach students of all ages the skills they need to be independent and safe skiers and riders.

Trails and Chair Lifts

Beginner trails/chair lifts

Porcupine chair

Stickle back

Dolly Varden

Platter chutes

Muskeg

Medium trails/chair lifts

Hootern chair

Ego

Sour dough

Sneaky

Trickster

Experienced trails/chair lifts

Ptarmigan chair

Black bear chair

Most

Bear trap

Spruce chutes

Water fall

Insane

Face

Wolverine

Hang ten

Steep chutes

Vertigo

Marmot

Drifter

Williwaw

Otter slide

Inside passage

Cheechako

Grubstake

Sluice box

Nugget

Motherlode

Sundance

Hillary's

Barrel Roll

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References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-05-01. Retrieved 2011-02-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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