Eaglecrest Ski Area

BACK COUNTRY ACCESS

The area beyond the Eaglecrest boundary is backcountry terrain. The area is unmarked, not patrolled, or avalanche controlled and involves many risks, dangers and hazards including avalanches.

Be prepared for avalanche danger, terrain hazards, and weather changes!

Persons proceeding beyond the Eaglecrest Ski Area Boundary should be trained and properly equiped for self rescue. Any person requiring evacuation or rescue beyond the boundary must be aware organized rescue may be delayed.

Pursuant to the Alaska Ski Safety Act, Eaglecrest assumes no responisibilty or obligation for performing rescues in the backcountry. Before the ski patrol can perform a rescue past the ski area boundary, authorization must be granted by the Alaska State Troopers.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

BACKCOUNTRY CHECKLIST

1. Do you have backcountry travel skills and avalanche awareness training?
2. Are you properly trained and equipped with an avalanche transceiver, shovel, & probe?
3. Do you have knowledgeable, properly trained and equipped partners?
4. Do you have knowledge of the terrain along your planned route?
5. Do you have knowledge of the current snowpack?
6. What is the current weather forecast (snowfall, winds, temperatures, visibility)?
7. Have you practiced companion/self rescue skills?
8. Does anyone know where you are going and when you plan to return?
9. Remember you are responsible for your decisions and actions!