Eaglecrest Ski Area proposes beer and wine sales

An après-ski drink and a filet of salmon prepped for barbecue sit on a truck tailgate in the ski area’s parking lot on Dec. 13, 2015. The Eaglecrest board wants to license alcohol sales and earn a share of the revenue. (Photo courtesy Sarah Cannard)
The Eaglecrest Ski Area’s outgoing manager made a pitch to the Juneau Assembly to allow alcohol sales at the public ski area.
“It adds to the community feel of the ski area,” Matt Lillard said in an interview after