Eaglecrest Ski Area | |
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Top of the recently opened Black Bear Chair
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Location |
Douglas Island,, Alaska United States |
Nearest city | Juneau |
Coordinates | 58°16′34″N 134°30′55″W / 58.27611°N 134.51528°W |
Vertical | 1400 ft |
Skiable area | 640 acres (2.6 km2) |
Runs | 34 - 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 |
Eaglecrest Ski Area is a public ski area on Douglas Island in the U.S. state of Alaska, across Gastineau Channel from Juneau. Eaglecrest has 4 double chairlifts accessing 640 acres (2.6 km2), with 34 marked alpine runs, 3 Nordic skiing loops and access to world class backcountry. Vertical drop is 1,400 ft (430 m) with an average snowfall of 200-300". The area is owned and operated by Juneau's municipal government, though some legislators of the region, including Randy Wanamaker, have suggested privatization.
Coordinates: 58°16′34″N 134°30′55″W / 58.27611°N 134.51528°W