Eaglecrest Ski Area is a public ski area on Douglas Island in the U.S. state of Alaska, across Gastineau Channel from Juneau. The area is owned and operated by Juneau's municipal government. Eaglecrest has 4 double chairlifts accessing 640 acre, with 36 marked alpine runs, two Nordic skiing loops, and access to world class backcountry. Vertical drop is 1620 ft with an average snowfall of 320" and a record snowfall of 640" in 2011. Southeast Alaska's only ski area, Eaglecrest's season generally runs from the first weekend of December through mid-April. Eaglecrest is family and community-oriented, with many community outreach programs available, including a snowsports school offering lessons to students with physical and learning disabilities. Eaglecrest now has 36 official alpine runs to go with East & West Bowls, Pittman's Ridge, Hilda & Benches Glades, and 8 km of Nordic trails. When snow and staffing allows, the mountain also offers a Terrain Park.