Eaglecrest’s Learn To Ski Weekend

Photo courtesy David Sheakley

Over the last 30 years, more than a thousand Juneau elementary school children have been the recipients of a weekend of free ski lessons at Eaglecrest Ski Area.

As long as they’ve never skied before, the third, fourth, and fifth graders can apply for the Learn to Ski program and hope their name is pulled in a drawing. The ski area provides transportation, skis and boots, lift tickets, lessons, and lunch for both days. It’s sponsored by Mendenhall Auto Subaru.

Thirty-two enthusiastic kids were on skis for the first time last weekend (Jan. 29/30).

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