The Juneau planning commission approved a permit for the project and other ski area amenities at a meeting Tuesday night.
"Eaglecrest gondola"
Parts for Juneau’s new gondola will cost almost as much as the gondola itself
Eaglecrest’s manager says he’s confident the project can be completed with existing funds.
Lack of snow delays opening for Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area
The city-owned ski area’s opening date has been tentatively pushed back to Dec. 9.
Under new agreement, Juneau would have until 2028 to open Eaglecrest gondola
The new agreement pushes back the deadline for opening the gondola by a year, setting it at May 31, 2028. If it doesn’t open by then, Goldbelt can back out.
Goldbelt is interested in financing Eaglecrest’s gondola and other expansion plans
City officials said Goldbelt Inc. is willing to put in up to $10 million for a slice of the gondola ticket sales. The particulars of a deal with Goldbelt would have to be negotiated.
From gondolas to ropes courses, Eaglecrest eyes expanding summer attractions
Last month, Eaglecrest Ski Area unveiled a plan to expand summer operations and turn the beloved local ski mountain into a self-sustaining, year-round recreation destination.