Lower and upper loops groomed

Wide trails, fresh corduroy, and firm classic tracks on lower loop. Eaglecrest is now grooming every day and there is nothing like the corduroy laid down by the big Pisten Bully. Upper loop is groomed for skate but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun...

Trickster access is back

Eaglecrest was able to groom the Trickster run for the first time this season. Use Trickster to access the upper loop. Stay to hiker’s left when going up and watch for downhill traffic.

Eaglecrest working on grooming upper and lower loops

Here is the report from Eaglecrest: The lower loop was groomed for both classic and skate skiing on Monday, January 15th. We are planning to make our way back out there this morning to set a classic and skate track. We are also hoping to get a skate track groomed...
Lower loop fully groomed

Lower loop fully groomed

All sections of the lower loop are packed and rolled, including all of Guy’s Hill. Skate conditions are good, but a bit soft. No classic track but groomed trail is forgiving enough for good classic skiing. Fish Creek still not ready. I suggest parking at lower lot as...

Lower loop filling in fast!

Lower loop is getting dumped on this afternoon and is filling in nicely. All rocks and hazards from this morning are already covered. Great classic touring if you like gliding through champagne powder. Grooming from this morning helped to set the trail but with each...

Upper and Lower

Upper Loop: groomed for skate and classic – finished at 0830 – Hilda Stadium loop, Black Bear hill and part way toward lower Hilda. Soft snow with continuing accumulation. Should be fun skiing. Lower Loop: did a compacting groom from lodge to lower parking...

Eaglecrest Grooming Plan

Headed up to EC to groom this morning. Expect to set the upper loop for classic and skate and will be finished by 0830. I will see what I can do to the lower loop, but I have low expectations due to very low snow cover. Islandboy

Upper Loop Groomed / Lower Loop :(

Upper Loop groomed this morning. Hilda Meadow/Stadium, Black Bear Hill, and part way toward Lower Hilda groomed for skate and classic. It turned out really nice. There are still some staubs to watch out for, muskeg pond dips, off camber areas and a few ridges / track...

Upper Loop !!!!!

Finished grooming at 0830. Groomed Hilda Meadow Stadium, Black Bear Hill Loop, and toward Lower Troy for skate and classic. Could not groom Cabin Loop, Troy Skin Trail Loop, or Lower Troy due to lack of snow. Snow is cold and soft. The trail turned out pretty nice but...

Upper loop groomed for skate and classic

Wayne Carnes did a beautiful job on the upper loop this morning. Firm smooth skate lane and clean classic track. Best skiing in Juneau! Hike up left of Sneaky. Stay close to rope line for best footing. Or ride Hooter with safety strap and either a Nordic or regular...

Upper Loop

Headed up with JNSC equipment to groom upper loop. Expect to be able to groom meadow, black bear hill, and part of lower hilda. It should to turn out pretty good for both skate and classic. Will be done by 0900 and post results after that – Island Boy

Eaglecrest trails unchanged

Lower loop has rough grooming and trail is colder and faster. Watch for hazards. Parts of meadow are very rough. Upper loop still not groomed but classic touring is good through cold fresh snow on good base.

Upper loop is prime classic touring

Beautiful snow cover on the upper loop. Excellent classic touring all over. The very back end of the Troy loop is still inaccessible due to two deep creek crossings. The creek with culvert below Black Bear chair is now filled in so you can cross over to the meadow...

Lower Loop

Lower loop very skiable at noon today. Skied waxless classic skis. Good bite and good glide. Some of it was groomed today for skate, some of it not groomed today with about an inch of snow on top of the grooming done in days past. Blue skies and calm winds once you...