ORCA brainstorms solutions for how to make skiing enjoyable for everyone.
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Warm weather prompts weekday closure of Eaglecrest Ski Area
Eaglecrest Ski Area is closed today and tomorrow due to warm weather and rain.
Advisory committee lays groundwork for revisiting middle school travel policy
A public meeting rekindled sore feelings about the Juneau School District’s travel ban on middle school athletics.
Black Bear Chair to run on Thursday
“We didn’t want to send people up there for an experience that was simply not enjoyable,” says General Manager Matt Lillard.
Waiting for snow, and helping Mother Nature
Eaglecrest Ski Area managers turn on the snow-making guns to make a base.
Slideshow: Juneau girls take to the ice for hockey clinic
Juneau Douglas Ice Association Coach Mark Kaelke conducted an all-girls clinic for JDIA players Tuesday at Treadwell Ice Arena.
Juneau Skating Club holds annual holiday recital
The Juneau Skating Club held it’s annual holiday recital at Treadwell Ice Arena over the weekend.
Treadwell Arena may get help from advisory board
Assemblyman Loren Jones says an advisory board will bring focused attention to the rink’s management that the facility hasn’t gotten before.
Southeast championships feature Alaska’s first girls wrestling meet
Alaska is now one of a several states with a championship meet for girl wrestlers.
Eaglecrest Ski Area opens this weekend
Until more snow falls on the mountain, only the Porcupine lift will be running.