Eaglecrest leaders decide Black Bear chairlift is beyond repair, seek alternatives to get skiers at their peak

Eaglecrest Ski Area permanently closes its Black Bear lift

The sun sets at Eaglecrest Ski Area in November 2023. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) One of Eaglecrest Ski Area’s four chairlifts is permanently closed. That’s according to a decision announced on Thursday by Eaglecrest leadership.  Eaglecrest’s general manager Craig Cimmons said it would cost too much to fix the ailing Black Bear chairlift.  “It’s just become more clear that the investment in time and money would be far more than we have right …

Eaglecrest leaders decide Black Bear chairlift is beyond repair, seek alternatives to get skiers at their peak

Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 Possibilities include converting Ptarmigan lift to triple-chair in addition to long-awaited gondola. Eaglecrest leaders decide Black Bear chairlift is beyond repair, seek alternatives to get skiers at their peak Mark Sabbatini