Eaglecrest Ski Area

Eaglecrest Ski Area
Seymour Canal From Pittman's Ridge
Seymour Canal From Pittman's Ridge
Ocean view from Eaglecrest's West Bowl
Eaglecrest Ski Area is located in Alaska
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Location in Alaska
Eaglecrest Ski Area is located in North America
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Eaglecrest Ski Area (North America)
LocationDouglas Island, Alaska
 United States
Nearest major cityJuneau
Coordinates58°16′34″N 134°30′55″W / 58.27611°N 134.51528°W / 58.27611; -134.51528
Vertical1620 ft
Top elevation2750
Base elevation1130
Skiable area640 acres (2.6 km2)
Trails36
- 20% easiest
- 40% more difficult
- 40% most difficult
Longest run2 mi
Lift system4 chairs
Snowfall350 in
SnowmakingYes
WebsiteEaglecrest 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. The area is owned and operated by Juneau's municipal government. Eaglecrest has 4 double chairlifts accessing 640 acres (2.6 km2), with 36 marked alpine runs, two Nordic skiing loops, and access to world class backcountry. Vertical drop is 1,620 ft (490 m) with an average snowfall of 320" and a record snowfall of 640" in 2011.[1]

Southeast Alaska's only ski area, Eaglecrest's season generally runs from the first weekend of December through mid-April.[2]

Pittman's Ridge with Mt Ben Stewart in the background

Eaglecrest is family and community-oriented, with many community outreach programs available, including a snowsports school offering lessons to students with physical and learning disabilities.[3]

Northeast view from Pittman's Ridge
The west side terrain at Eaglecrest Ski Area

Eaglecrest now has 36 official alpine runs to go with East & West Bowls, Pittman's Ridge, Hilda & Benches Glades, and 8 km of Nordic trails. When snow and staffing allows, the mountain also offers a Terrain Park.

References

  1. ^ "Mountain Info". Eaglecrest Ski Area. Archived from the original on 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  2. ^ "Events Calendar". Eaglecrest Ski Area. Archived from the original on 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  3. ^ "Adaptive Program". Eaglecrest Ski Area. Archived from the original on 2020-04-07. Retrieved 2020-10-12.


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