Eaglecrest Ski Area Ski Resort

Eaglecrest Ski Area

Projected Opening: Dec 12
Projected Closing: Apr 11
Lifts: 4
Trails: 37
Skiable Terrain: 640 ac
Base: 1,200'
Summit: 2,600'
Vertical Drop: 1,540'
Average Snowfall: 168"

Snowfall

168"

Annual Snowfall

Nov12"
Dec44"
Jan42"
Feb40"
Mar36"
Apr7"

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Eaglecrest is just 12 miles from Downtown Juneau on Douglas Island. Everything you want is here: easy, wide and often challenging runs and chutes. The lifts operate Thursdays through Mondays from December to April; full time over holidays.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 12, 2026
Projected closing date
Apr 11, 2027
Projected Days Open
90
Days Open Last Year
45
Years Open
51
Average Snowfall
168"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

32%

Intermediate Runs

38%

Advanced Runs

30%

Runs in Total

Longest Run

2 mi

Skiable Terrain

640 ac

Snow Making

60 ac

Lifts

Double Chairs

Inside Scoop

Food service available at base lodge serving homemade soups, sandwiches and expresso. Restaurants and bars can be found in downtown Juneau. Ski lessons for all ability levels. Disabled ski program available. Clinics and rental/repair available.

Reviews

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I learned as an adult at Eaglecrest. Overall, it's rather steep for a beginner. As a blue-run graduate, I still find Eaglecrest groomed terrain challenging. It's a backcountry playground! March features tons of bluebird days - I would often find myself out on a perfect weather weekday completely alo…

Polly Dent

Dec 14, 2015