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]
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 Ocean view from Eaglecrest's West Bowl | |
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| Location | Douglas Island,, Alaska United States |
| Nearest major city | Juneau |
| Coordinates | 58°16′34″N 134°30′55″W / 58.27611°N 134.51528°W |
| Vertical | 1620 ft |
| Top elevation | 2750 |
| Base elevation | 1130 |
| Skiable area | 640 acres (2.6 km2) |
| Trails | 36 - 20% easiest - 40% more difficult - 40% most difficult |
| Longest run | 2 mi |
| Lift system | 4 chairs |
| Snowfall | 350 in |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Website | Eaglecrest Ski Area |
Southeast Alaska's only ski area, Eaglecrest's season generally runs from the first weekend of December through mid-April.[2]
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]
Eaglecrest now has 36 official alpine runs to go with East & West Bowls, Pittman's Ridge, Hilda & Benches Glades, and 8km of Nordic trails. When snow and staffing allows, the mountain also offers a Terrain Park.
References edit
- ^ "Mountain Info". Eaglecrest Ski Area. Archived from the original on 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ "Events Calendar". Eaglecrest Ski Area. Archived from the original on 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ "Adaptive Program". Eaglecrest Ski Area. Archived from the original on 2020-04-07. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
External links edit
Media related to Eaglecrest Ski Area at Wikimedia Commons- SkiJuneau.com - official site
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