"The independent Eaglecrest has a 1,620-foot vertical drop and every single one of those feet was skiing fresh and good in about 8-12″ of untouched powder. The resort is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays so Powder Wednesdays are a real thing here. We reaped the harvest of the past couple days of snowfall, big time."
"It was smooth, fast, high-density coastal powder-the stuff dreams are made of. It was spongey, great cliff hucking snow. The locals were having a ball. Friendly Alaskans with big smiles and powder mustaches."
"Eaglecrest itself feels like a giant stash spot of the entire North American ski industry. A place you don't often hear of and is often overlooked, but that has as good of skiing and snow conditions as any big ski resort player. The resort has roughly 640 acres of skiable terrain and some absolutely epic sidecontry for the experienced ski tourer."
Eaglecrest ski resort near Juneau, Alaska received 8-12 inches of fresh powder during a major storm, creating ideal skiing conditions with minimal crowds. The independent resort features 1,620 vertical feet of skiable terrain and approximately 640 acres, with additional backcountry opportunities for experienced skiers. Despite heavy snowfall making helicopter access impossible, the resort remained relatively empty on this powder day, offering smooth, fast, high-density coastal powder. The mountain closes Mondays and Tuesdays, making Powder Wednesdays a regular occurrence. Local skiers and visiting heli guides from nearby Haines enjoyed the conditions together, highlighting the resort's reputation as an overlooked gem in North American skiing.
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