Eaglecrest Adaptive Program with SAIL's ORCA program at Eaglecrest Ski Area
Juneau's city-run Eaglecrest and SAIL's ORCA program offer very low-cost adaptive ski, sit-ski and snowboard packages for kids from age 5, with lift ticket, gear and accessible transport available.
Eaglecrest Adaptive Program with SAIL's ORCA program at Eaglecrest Ski Area offers Para alpine skiing and Para snowboard in Juneau, AK. It serves kids, teens and adults (ages 5 and up).
- Sports
- Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
- Venue
- Eaglecrest Ski Area
- Run by
- Eaglecrest Adaptive Program with SAIL's ORCA program
- Type
- Ski area
- For
- Kids, teens and adults
- Ages
- Ages 5 and up
- Serves
- Physical disabilities, Wheelchair users, Limb difference, Blind or low vision, Intellectual or developmental
- Location
- Juneau, AK (map pin at town center)
- Cost
- $40-$130 packages incl. lift ticket and rentals; weekday privates $75-$130 (page last updated Dec 2025, likely 2025-26 rates)
- Equipment
- Adaptive equipment provided
- Season
- Winter
- Lessons
- Mono-ski, Bi-ski, Sit-ski, 3- and 4-track, Stand-up and sliders, Visually impaired, Snowboard
- Lesson types
- 2-track, 3-track and 4-track stand-up; mono-ski and bi-ski sit-skiing; blind/low vision; adaptive snowboard; ORCA ski buddy; weekday private lessons
- Minimum age
- Learners Package ages 7+; Triple Play ages 5+; program serves all ages.
- Equipment
- Rental equipment included in Learners Package, Triple Play and ORCA Ski Buddy.
- Lift ticket
- Porcupine lift ticket included in Learners Package and Triple Play; lift ticket included with Ski Buddy.
- Schedule
- Packages and Ski Buddy on weekends; private lessons on weekdays.
- Getting there
- ORCA offers accessible transportation on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (call 48 hours ahead).
- Lesson price
- Learners Package $60 (2-hr lesson, rental, Porcupine lift ticket; weekends, ages 7+); Triple Play $130 (three 2-hr lessons; ages 5+); ORCA Ski Buddy $40 half / $60 full day incl. lift ticket and rental; weekday private $75 (1 hr) or $130 (2 hrs), +$50 per extra person. No season label; page last modified Dec 2025, so likely 2025-26 rates.
- How to book
- Advance reservations required for packages through SAIL/ORCA at (907) 586-0104; private lessons through the Snowsports School at (907) 790-2000 ext. 4286. ORCA offers accessible transport on weekends/holidays with 48 hours' notice.
- Website
- skieaglecrest.com
- Phone
- 907-586-0104
- [email protected]
To confirm: Prices carry no season label; page last modified Dec 6, 2025, so these are probably 2025-26 rates. No season dates posted.
Visit their websiteSave or compareSuggest a correction
Source: skieaglecrest.com, checked . Programs change, so contact the program to confirm ages, costs and schedules before you go.
Similar programs nearby
Challenge Alaska Adaptive Ski & Snowboard School at Alyeska Resort
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard
Ski areaChallenge Alaska
Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing
Special Olympics Alaska
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs