In this January 2015 photo, a man skis at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

In this January 2015 photo, a man skis at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Eaglecrest switches to winter hours

  • Thursday, October 26, 2017 3:59pm
  • Sports

Wax up your board and stretch those hamstrings, snow has started to fall at Eaglecrest Ski Area.

Eaglecrest will begin winter operating hours on Thursday, Nov. 2, in preparation for the upcoming ski season. Snow has already started falling in higher elevations and it’s only a matter of time before the lifts start running.

Winter hours are Thursday to Monday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The gear shop is open and ready to tune up skis and boards.

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