Eaglecrest Foundation

To solicit, manage and invest donations for the exclusive benefit of Eaglecrest ski area, a non-profit entity of the city and borough of juneau. Fy24 grants were given to support operations and purchase equipment.

Youth programs: eaglcrest Foundation supports two specific youth programs at Eaglecrest: books2boards & the school group program. Books2boards (b2b) provides juneau middle school students the opportunity to ski and snowboard at Eaglecrest at no cost. Students for this program are chosen by middle school teachers and staff based on their economic and social need, grades, and attendance. Students chosen are expected to keep good grades, have good attendance, and have good behavior in school. In return they are provided free lift tickets, ski/snowboard rentals, bus transportation, and access to winter clothing. In addition to on-mountain benefits, an after-school mentorship program held once each week at each school is available for all books2boards students. School group program: this is a sponsor-supported program providing a day on the mountain for 3rd and 4th grade classes, including bus transportation, lift tickets, rentals, and lessons.