Eaglecrest Ski Area is a public
ski area
A ski area is the terrain and supporting infrastructure where skiing and other snow sports take place. Such sports include alpine and cross-country skiing, snow boarding, tubing, sledding, etc. Ski areas may stand alone or be part of a ski resort.
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on
Douglas Island in the
U.S. state
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of
Alaska
Alaska ( ; russian: Аляска, Alyaska; ale, Alax̂sxax̂; ; ems, Alas'kaaq; Yup'ik: ''Alaskaq''; tli, Anáaski) is a state located in the Western United States on the northwest extremity of North America. A semi-exclave of the U.S. ...
, across
Gastineau Channel
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from
Juneau
The City and Borough of Juneau, more commonly known simply as Juneau ( ; tli, Dzánti K'ihéeni ), is the capital city of the state of Alaska. Located in the Gastineau Channel and the Alaskan panhandle, it is a unified municipality and the s ...
. The area is owned and operated by Juneau's municipal government. Eaglecrest has 4
double chairlifts accessing , with 36 marked alpine runs, two Nordic skiing loops, and access to world class backcountry. Vertical drop is with an average snowfall of 320" and a record snowfall of 640" in 2011.
Southeast Alaska's only ski area, Eaglecrest's season generally runs from the first weekend of December through mid-April.
![M208289-scaled](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/M208289-scaled.jpg)
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.
![Eaglecrest view from Fish Creek Knob](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Eaglecrest_view_from_Fish_Creek_Knob.jpg)
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
External links
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SkiJuneau.com - official site
Buildings and structures in Juneau, Alaska
Ski areas and resorts in Alaska
Tourist attractions in Juneau, Alaska
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