Eaglecrest lower loop groomed

Scott groomed the skate lane on the lower loop this morning. He left the classic track alone – it is a little rough and he didn’t think he could improve it. The first km of the upper Forest trail from the start to the meadow is closed. The lower section of...

Eaglecrest lower loop groomed

Scott groomed the lower loop today for skate and classic. There were several inches new snow so the trail is getting better. He will be grooming tomorrow again early in the day.
Snow shovel intervals!

Snow shovel intervals!

Juneau Nordic Ski Team and Club members did a little shovel work out today to smooth bumps and fill swales along the trail that parallels the road. It made the skiing a little more even and we got a good workout. Sweet...

Lower loop groomed for skate and classic

Scott groomed most of the lower loop for skate and classic. Conditions are very good. The far end of the Fish Creek loop is still a bit thin so that is not yet groomed. All of the rest is good skiing.

Grooming

Lower loop groomed for skate and classic. Getting better every day

Eaglecrest Sunday

Skied about noon. Rolled to start of incline in lower loop. Classic tracks are fair. Good snow coverage for the most part. Lower parking lot minimally plowed so be careful pulling in there at night or you could get stuck if you’re in a low clearance...

Groomer

Finished rolling lower loop. Decent classic and skate considering the snow depth. Come on up with a good attitude and have fun in the mountains. Caution numerous hazards exist

Eaglecrest Solstice

Skied at noon. New snow not groomed on upper trail but good tracks down for nordic skiing and good snow coverage. Lower loop has not been groomed at all. Lower parking lot and parking in front of the muskeg sign have not been plowed so watch your nylons if your in a...

Grooming

Lower loop is 80% groomed. Skate and Classic are set. There are a few wet spots but most of track is looking good.

Grooming

Lower loop at Eaglecrest is not skiable. Bare spots and frozen in ruts and footprints. We’ll groom again with new snow.

1 km of lower loop rolled and compacted

Scott rolled and compacted a little over 1 km on the lower loop this afternoon, following the hardened trail. Snow is soft. Please respect the work he has started and keep your dogs and your feet off the compacted trail. Skis and snowshoes should be fine. It was tough...

What you’ve been waiting for! It’s Fun & it’s Free!

Conditions are good on Porcupine. Join the 4-H Luge Club on Muskeg for luge sledding tomorrow (4/14) from 9:30 to 11:30. For ages 10 and up. Luges and instruction provided. Fun guaranteed. Bring a helmet and goggles (or sunglasses), gloves, and waterproof, flexible...