Mountain Edventures

Eaglecrest Ski Area is one of the true community gems of Juneau and major asset to all of Southeast Alaska. Learning to ski there as youth has given the staff and students of Mountain Edventures the ability to explore Alaska’s mountain in ways we never could otherwise.

Support Eaglecrest!

At Eaglecrest Ski Area, the impact of our mountain goes far beyond the slopes.

This season, Eaglecrest provided:
• 4,183 youth lessons
• 497 5th Grade Passport tickets
• 332 Books 2 Board youth visits
• 342 adult lessons
• Access opportunities for youth, teens, adults, seniors, college students, and military families
• Support for local school groups and adaptive skiing programs
• Development opportunities for 75 Juneau Ski Club athletes

These numbers represent more than participation. They reflect community connection, youth development, outdoor access, wellness, and lifelong memories built right here in Juneau.

Thank you to every guest, family, instructor, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who helps make Eaglecrest a place where our community can learn, grow, and thrive together.

Skiers and snowboarders of Juneau! The future of Eaglecrest Ski Area is in danger!

CBJ is seriously considering massive cuts to the Eaglecrest budget which could end Eaglecrest as we know it.

Please write to [email protected] and voice your full support for Eaglecrest in next year’s budget. Anything less will reduce operating days, which will reduce staff, and possibly lead to the end of our beloved ski area.

Even a few sentences help! The finance committee meets on May 13th and the full assembly will meet on May 18th. Make your voices heard!!

All hail the return of winter!!

Get it while it’s… cold?

The one and only is coming to Juneau!

Support our friends at the and while drinking some tasty suds!! A real win, win, win!

SURPRISE ADD-ON COURSE!
We weren’t planning to run a Youth Intro to Backcountry Course this season, but we had enough interest to make it happen.

We’ve opened a second group for next weekend (Saturday–Sunday, January 31-February 1) and have four spots available.

This course is designed for motivated youth who are new to backcountry travel and want a solid, safety-focused introduction to:
-Avalanche awareness
-Gear use
-Decision making in winter terrain

Taught by experienced local instructors, in real conditions.
Details and registration are live now on Mountain-Edventures.com

LAST CALL

Our final Level 1 Avalanche Course of the season starts this week.

Wednesday and Thursday, January 21–22 (evening Zooms)
Saturday and Sunday, January 24–25 (field days)

We’ve added an additional student group and have four remaining spots.

This course is taught by longtime local avalanche professionals and is designed for skiers and riders looking to make better decisions in Alaska terrain. The snowpack is just getting started. This is the right time to build solid skills before the season ramps up.

Mountain-Edventures.com

After the snowiest December on record and continued elevated avalanche danger around Juneau, our friends at Mountain Edventures are offering a variety of avalanche education courses 🏔️

This season, they are running an Avalanche Level 1 on January 21–22 (evening Zoom sessions) and January 24–25 with full field days near the Eaglecrest Ski Area.

The course includes two evening classroom sessions and two weekend field days, built specifically for local skiers and snowboarders who want to travel beyond the lifts with more confidence. Their core Level 1 curriculum is taught by local avalanche professionals, with a strong focus on terrain analysis, decision making tools, and understanding companion rescue ❄️

These courses usually fill up, and this winter there are a few spots still available 🏔️

👉 Register by heading to Mountain-Edventures.com ❄️

Southeast Alaskan winters demand good decisions! ❄️

After the snowiest December on record, and elevated avalanche danger around Juneau, this is exactly when good avalanche education matters most.

We’re running one Avalanche Level 1 course this season, January 21-22 (evening Zoom) and 24-25th.

The format includes two evening classroom sessions and two full weekend field days near Eaglecrest—designed for local skiers and snowboarders who want to travel beyond the lifts with confidence.

This is our core avalanche course, taught by local avalanche professionals. These courses usually fill up. This winter, we have room for up to six more students!

✔️ Avalanche fundamentals + decision-making
✔️ Terrain recognition + companion rescue
✔️ Small groups, locally-focused

If you’ve been thinking about taking Level 1, this is the time.

👉 Register now: Mountain-Edventures.com

Stay safe Juneau! Check that your furnace exhaust vents are clear of snow and look after each other. If you can, go skiing Eaglecrest Ski Area!

STORM UPDATE: Airport runway shutdown, power outage past Amalga Harbor; avalanche warning issued Many businesses shut or closing early Tuesday, including IGA supermarkets at 6p; Thane Road closing at 8p; numerous boats and shelters swamped in harbors.