The plan is to have the gondola up and running by the summer of 2028, but the ski area continues to face timeline delays and financial hurdles.
Outdoors
Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area to open at limited capacity this weekend
The ski area will open the Porcupine lift on Saturday and Sunday. That lift services the mountain’s easiest trails.
Winter storm sets a local snow record and strands a high school Nordic team in Whitehorse
Juneau received 9.6 inches on Saturday alone, breaking the Dec. 6 record. Clear skies are in the forecast.
Lack of snow delays Eaglecrest Ski Area opening day this weekend
The ski area’s general manager said that the recent rain washed away the snow that had accumulated on the mountain. Opening dates in recent years have been pushed back multiple times due to a lack of snow.
Eaglecrest Ski Area manager shares updates ahead of Saturday’s 50th season opening
KTOO sat down with Craig Cimmons, general manager of the city-owned ski area, to talk about all of it.
What to know before harvesting your Christmas tree in Juneau
The U.S. Forest Service and the city each have Christmas tree policies.
After a landslide closure, Auke Lake Trail to reopen soon
Trail workers say they’ve adjusted their schedule to handle climate-related trail disturbances they’ve been seeing more frequently in recent years.
After three years, Eaglecrest plans to finally get its gondola project off the ground
The ski area announced Wednesday that work has begun to develop the access road to one of the gondola’s stations on Douglas Island. The mountain will be closed off to the public beyond the lodges for the foreseeable future.
Too much of a good thing? Helping your garden deal with all the rain.
On this episode of Garden Talk, host Bostin Christopher talks with Darren Snyder how to help your garden deal with too much rainfall.
Making the most of your precious harvest
On this episode of Garden Talk, host Bostin Christopher talks with Darren Snyder about maximizing your precious harvest and preparing for successful storage.