Eaglecrest ski area, Alaska - Skiing and Snowboarding

Eaglecrest ski area, Alaska

Eaglecrest is the best ski area ever! says K.C. Kent.

Eaglecrest has an ok range of slopes and not too many lifts. Eaglecrest is a cozy ski mountain featuring a medium height difference compared to other west coast ski areas. The astonishing seasonal snowfall of 29 feet is one of the reasons this is such a splendid ski hill. All in all there are 31 ski runs to choose from; there are sufficient ski runs for every skill. The 1,400 feet of drop is not that bad; it's sufficient to get some decent time on the slopes

    between lifts. You have to go 952 miles to get to a ski area in possession of a fuller-scale drop from top to bottom. Eaglecrest is a perfect ski mountain with lots of different ski slopes; it won’t leave anyone bored. This ski resort has 3 good ski lifts, and
they are competently looked after and controlled by pleasant people. This ski area gets higher snowfall than the local average every winter. With the skiable terrain being 640 acres you won't lack terrain. This ski mountain has an average proportion of tough ski slopes and an average proportion of easy slopes. Skiing and snowboarding in this part of the country is a nice thing to do the whole season. The trailmap on this internet page will give you a good idea what Eaglecrest is like. The natural prettiness of the Alaska

highlands and all the perfect runs are sure to keep you returning for more. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with your skiing mates will make you glad you came. If you'll be living in a hotel, you're in luck, hotels are available near the main area, but do reserve a room prior to departure since it is a very popular destination. Nothing is better than the Alaska highlands in the winter; they are a tremendous spot for snowboarding or skiing. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, in the vicinity, you won't come across a lot of other sites.

Eaglecrest ski area management's own description

Juneau Super 8 Motel, Juneau
5 miles away
Super 8 Juneau is conveniently located with in 5 minutes of the Juneau Airport. Free Shuttle service is available to the Juneau Airport and the Juneau Ferry. Amenities include: FREE SuperStart Breakf...

Juneau Airport Travelodge Hotel, Juneau
6 miles away
ALL ROOMS ARE NON-SMOKING Courtesy Shuttle Airport/Ferry Terminal Downtown Shuttle (Scheduled Times Only) Indoor Heated Swimming Pool Exercise Room Free Wireless Internet Access In-Room Safes, Iro...

Current weather conditions
at Eaglecrest ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,400 feet
Top Elevation: 2600 feet
Base Elevation: 1200 feet

Total Runs: 31
- 40% Expert and Advanced
- 40% Intermediate Runs
- 20% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 2 miles

Total Lifts: 3
- 2 Chair Lifts
- 1 Surface Lifts

Skiing Area: 640 acres
- Snowmaking on 77 acres
Annual snowfall: 29 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 58.276072
Longitude: -134.515203

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These outdoors activities are available near Eaglecrest ski area.

Whitewater Near Eaglecrest ski area:

Lemon Creek, Juneau County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Upper Quarry to Costco)

Mendenhall River, Juneau County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Mendenhall Lake to Riverside Drive)

Gold Creek, City & Borough of Juneau County , 8 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Basin Road Bridge into Cope Park)

Trails Near Eaglecrest ski area:

Moller Ski Trail, Juneau , 4 miles away

Nugget Creek Trail, Juneau , 5 miles away

Lemon Creek Trail, Juneau , 6 miles away