Upper loop groomed – wet conditions

You don’t need to be a genius to figure out that it is WET today. But the upper loop is groomed and there is still plenty of snow. I didn’t get up on the nordic trails as I was kept busy teaching downhill lessons, but the groomed runs were smooth and...

Update!

The upper loop trails are groomed in the meadow, up the Black Bear hill, around the cabin and down Trickster. Skiing is very good on the groomed and still good on the rest of the trails, which got a soft layer on new snow last night. Classic is better than skate on...

Eaglecrest nordic trail passes

The Eaglecrest base lodge manager requested that I check passes over the next couple of days. If you haven’t already done so, please purchase either a day pass or a nordic season pass at the lodge. If you already have a downhill season pass, then all you need is...

Upper loop trails are waiting for you!

The upper loop trails were freshly groomed this morning around 5 am. No ski tracks yet so get up here and enjoy it! Classic wax – I’m using Swix graphite kick wax VX63 and it is working well. Depending on your ski flex and ability, I think VR 40 or 45 as...

Eaglecrest upper trails in great shape!

It’s the only nordic skiing in Juneau right now and the reports from yesterday are glowing. The upper loop trails received an inch or so of fresh snow on top of the groomed track and the skiing is good. Fresh groom on Trickster for better access. Thanks to the...

Eaglecrest closed Monday and Tuesday

No fresh grooming on the upper loop Monday and Tuesday. Grooming should resume on Wednesday. If you decide you want to give the UL a try anyway, be prepared for firm, fast conditions with frozen ungroomed ruts left over from the weekend. The lower loop remains...

Eaglecrest upper loop groomed

The upper loop trails at Eaglecrest are groomed for skate and classic. Eaglecrest is closed Monday and Tuesday so no fresh grooming until Wednesday.

Eaglecrest upper loop will be busy today!

The upper loop trails are groomed for skate and classic. It is the only groomed nordic skiing available until we get more snow and it will be busy today. The Juneau Nordic Ski Club is hosting a community race event this morning so expect to see many skiers enjoying...

Lower loop not groomed but still skiable

A few inches of new snow on top of a thin, hard base that has a rough surface. You can ski it if you’re okay with rougher conditions instead of a smooth, groomed trail. Watch for a few cracks across the trail and other hazards.

Upper loop refresh

The upper loop trails got a grooming refresh last night and then a powder refresh on top of that. It’s fun skiing, especially the downhills. The big hill on the left side of the Troy loop did not get a fresh groom, but is still very skiable. Use caution on that...

Eaglecrest is closed Thursday Jan 5

The skiing has been very good on the upper loop and should continue through the weekend. Keep in mind there will be no grooming on Thursday, January 5 as Eaglecrest will be closed. Never fear! They will reopen on Friday and continue to groom the full upper loop for...

Excellent conditions on upper loop

Fully groomed for skate and classic, including the FULL Troy loop. The big Troy hill is fun! Trickster is now groomed for easy access. Skate skiing is fast. Classic skiing is decent.

Upper loop groomed

Upper loop groomed for skate and classic. I’m going to check it out this morning it’s probably the only good nordic skiing in Juneau at the moment.