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Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Closes Aging Black Bear Lift Permanently

Eaglecrest Ski Area, Southeast Alaska’s largest ski area and the only in-bounds resort in the region, has announced the indefinite closure of its aging Black Bear chairlift. Owned and operated by the city of Juneau, Alaska’s capital, Eaglecrest Ski Area was established in 1975, and features four double chairlifts accessing 640 acres, with 36 marked alpine runs, two Nordic skiing […]

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Today’s Deepest Resorts — North America’s Top 5 Snowfall Totals for January 24, 2024

It’s Alaska for the win today, but just one Alaskan ski area received significant snowfall. The same is true across the rest of America with mainly dustings rather than powder stashes across resorts in the USA and Canada. The forecast remains good for the next few days after a slow start to the season. Thank Ullr! Get in the Snow […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 24, 2024
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Installation of Gondola at Eaglecrest, AK, Requires More Parts

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Eaglecrest Ski Area, located on Douglas Island, a 15-minute drive from Downtown Juneau, Alaska, hit a figurative mogul while preparing to install their recently purchased gondola as more parts are required than initially calculated. Brought to the attention of the Juneau Assembly Committee at their Monday meeting, Eaglecrest General Manager Dave Scanlan informed Assembly members that the second-hand gondola will […]

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Jared Roberts | December 26, 2023
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Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Report: 17-Day Snowfall Streak Has Dumped 59″ This Week Alone

It just won’t stop snowing at Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK. The resort is on a 17-day streak that has delivered 59″ of fresh snow in the last week alone, including a 12″ powder day at the weekend, 20″ in the last 48 hours, and another 6″ this morning. The resort has seen an impressive 303″ of fresh snow this season and […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 15, 2023
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SnowBrains Forecast: Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, In For a Legendary Week

Eaglecrest Ski Area, Alaska, is in for an epic stretch of snowfall this week. 3-4 FEET of snow looks likely through next Friday, with no signs of slowing down beyond that. The first wave of precipitation is already underway and will deliver around 4″ overnight. On Sunday, light snowfall will bring an additional inch or two, keeping conditions fresh all day. Related: […]

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WeatherBrains | February 4, 2023
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Search Finds Nobody After Inbounds Avalanche in Closed Area at Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK

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Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, has confirmed a large inbounds avalanche occurred yesterday in a closed area of the resort. Crews using beacons, probes, dogs, and RECCO equipment searched the scene but found nobody trapped. Related: Eaglecrest Ski Area – Alaska’s Best Kept Secret Eaglecrest has received 25″ of fresh snow in the last five days. The slide, in the East Bowl Chutes, […]

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AvyBrains | January 27, 2023
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Eaglecrest Ski Area’s New Gondola Begins 8-Week Journey to Juneau, AK

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Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, is excited to announce the Pulse Gondola is officially in transit. General Manager Dave Scanlan has been busy in Austria overseeing the loading of Eaglecrest’s new gondola. The packing and shipping process was broken down into two weeks of work. Each week consisted of loading 10-11 containers. Related: Don’t Tell Everyone, but Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Is […]

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Don’t Tell Everyone, but Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Is the Ultimate Hidden Gem of North America

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When it comes to hidden gems, it’s always hard to decide whether to keep them closely guarded or share the wealth. Today we’re choosing to spill all the info about one of our favorite lesser-known spots: Eaglecrest Ski Area, located on Douglas Island in Juneau, Alaska. Skiing in Alaska is already a dream for many, but skiing at Eaglecrest also […]

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Lucy Ferneyhough | March 16, 2022
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SnowBrains Forecast: Another Stormy Week in Alaska | 8-15″ For Eaglecrest Resort this Week

Forecast by SnowBrains Meteorologist Nathan Tarino Most recent update: 6 AM MST March 16 Forecast Summary After a fruitful week of stormy weather and new snow, Eaglecrest will already be skiing pretty well for Wednesday’s first chair. The mountain doesn’t spin lifts on Monday and Tuesday, so the fresh snow from earlier this week is sitting undisturbed, ready to be enjoyed. […]

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Avatar photo Nathan Tarino | March 16, 2022
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City of Juneau Board Approves Purchase of $2 Million Gondola for Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK

Eaglecrest ski area located in Juneau, Alaska, has been looking to upgrade its operations with a new gondola system. The resort plans to either replace a current lift, the Ptarmigan, which has been in place since the area’s founding in 1975 or supplement it with a new Gondola. The latter would allow the area to access more terrain. By adding […]

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Aunika Skogen | March 2, 2022
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[VIDEO] Undiscovered: Eaglecrest, The Homegrown Alaskan Ski Area

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 23, 2021
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PHOTOS: Off to a Good Start! 5″ Snow Falls at Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK

It was a snowy and befitting Alaska Day for Eaglecrest, AK a healthy reminder that rain at sea level means snow in the mountains. Related: Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK Joins Powder Alliance for Next Season The snow started falling again yesterday, and there’s now 5″ at the top of Ptarmigan Chairlift. They are off to a good start! If you haven’t […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 21, 2020
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Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK Joins Powder Alliance for Next Season

The Powder Alliance proudly announces the addition of Eaglecrest for the 2020-2021 winter season. Now spanning four countries, four hemispheres, and 18 premier ski areas, the Powder Alliance is one of the world’s most powerful reciprocal season pass programs. There are no membership fees and no collective pass prices.  Simply purchase a season pass from any Powder Alliance resort and receive […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 9, 2020
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VIDEO: Recap of the Unbelievable 54-Day Snowfall Streak at Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 1, 2020
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