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Opening Day at Eaglecrest is Saturday, Dec. 7

December 4, 2019 – News

Opening Day at Eaglecrest Ski Area is this Saturday, December 7. The Porcupine Chairlift and Muskeg trail will be open  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The forecast is calling for an additional 4-8 inches of new snow through Thursday. Temperatures will then get cold enough to resume snowmaking. Snow depth and conditions will be evaluated throughout the week to determine if Eaglecrest can safely open more terrain. Snowmaking equipment will be on the mountain. Please avoid riding over cords and hoses.

If you still need your season pass printed, please visit the Eaglecrest Ticket Office during regular business hours, now Thursday to Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Eaglecrest will also be open this Sunday, December 8. Operations resume Friday to Sunday, December 13 to December 15. Eaglecrest will then be open daily from Thursday, December 19 through Monday, January 6, except closed Christmas Day.

For Opening Weekend, the Snowsports School will be accepting lesson reservations. Please call at least 24 hours in advance: (907) 790-2000 x211. Parents: Remember to sign up your students for Youth Programs and Holiday Camps. These reservation may be made online.

The Rental Shop, Eaglecrest Grill, and Old Tower Bar will be open. If you need new ski repairs or a new Eaglecrest hoodies, stop by the Ski Shop!

The Snow Bus will not be running this weekend.