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...

Ice and Ski Report

Ice in four locations along the normal grooming route measured 17” today. NOTE: ice thickness varies and this measurement does not mean the ice is safe everywhere. Use your own judgement. No machine grooming. Skate and classic skiing was fabulous on about 1” of semi...

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...