Alaskan Ski Area Discovers "Significant" Damage to Essential Chairlift

Eaglecrest, a ski area just outside Juneau, Alaska, recently discovered that one of its chairlifts, Black Bear, had mechanical damage. The damage prevents the lift from operating safely, and according to the ski area, the lift may not be able to reopen until the 2025-2026 ski season.The Black Bear Chair at Eaglecrest Ski Area, Alaska.Photo: Facebook/Eaglecrest Ski Area“Given the age of Black Bear and the extent of the damage, at this time, it appears that there’s no