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Adaptive snow sports demo slides to Eaglecrest
Southeast Alaska Independent Living will be hosting Learn to Adapt Day on Feb. 21.
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Eaglecrest opens Westside, offers $7 lift tickets Saturday
After a rocky start to the season, the ski area is celebrating its 50th birthday.
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Update: Waterline break forces closure at Eaglecrest Friday, Saturday
The break is the latest hurdle in a challenging opening for Juneau’s city-run ski area this season.
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Eaglecrest boots up for a limited opening this weekend
15 degree highs usher in the hill’s 50th season.
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Eaglecrest leaders decide Black Bear chairlift is beyond repair, seek alternatives to get skiers at their peak
Possibilities include converting Ptarmigan lift to triple-chair in addition to long-awaited gondola.
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Board chair: Eaglecrest’s gondola pushing limits of 2028 completion deadline under Goldbelt agreement
Company can nix $10M deal if work not finished on project ski area calls vital to its financial…
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Eaglecrest Ski Area to end season a week early on Sunday with concert, but no Slush Cup
Poor conditions much of the season limited operations, officials say rain may wipe out scant snow left.
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Eaglecrest Ski Area board OKs 40% hike in employee compensation, hoping to fix hiring woes
Increase in requested budget comes amidst Assembly warnings about money being tight.
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Pittman’s Pub owners say they won’t open at Eaglecrest this year due to cost, space difficulties
Couple says they would like to take over ski area’s restaurant, continue as a year-round operation.
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Eaglecrest to open Ptarmigan lift to top of ski area on Wednesday
Hooter lift providing access to lower part of eastside terrain scheduled to open on Saturday.
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Assembly members say they’re willing to loan Eaglecrest money until gondola is ready
Report criticizing ski area’s finances and maintenance also contains enough promise for city leaders.
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Eaglecrest board finalizes its case for future stability ahead of meeting with Assembly
Gondola and year-round operations cited in letter as fix for problems in former GM’s report.
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Eaglecrest’s new GM: “Something drastic needs to happen or that team is going to crumble from the inside”
Employees’ struggles acknowledged as leaders responding to critical report say future holds promise.
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Eaglecrest’s future may depend on how many cruise passengers will pay $171 to ride the gondola
Operators’ ridership and pricing expectations questionable, says former GM hired by CBJ for study.
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Foreign students working at Eaglecrest trade Christmas Eve traditions for neon lights and lasagna
26 employees from Central and South America are far from family, yet among many at Torchlight Parade.
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Eaglecrest board responsible for many of ski area’s operational, staffing woes, former GM says
Members “lack the industry knowledge needed to provide supervisory overview of the area,” report states.
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Eaglecrest to open Porcupine lift on Saturday with tickets as low as $11, but rain thwarts full opening
Ski area offering 50% off ticket price for beginner hill lift for people donating to food drive.
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Anticipation and anxieties accumulating with Eaglecrest’s scheduled opening less than a month away
Big turnout at annual ski sale despite loss of a main lift at resort; more critical crowd at…
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Eaglecrest Ski Area’s dilemma: Aging equipment needing repair while planning an ambitious new future
Leaders at board retreat also confront loss of lift for season, staff shortages, gondola uncertainties.
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Eaglecrest facing rocky ski season due to loss of Black Bear lift, problems with snowmaking system
One of two mountaintop lifts may close all season; report says snowmaking needs “immediate safety upgrades.”