Our Mission

The mission of Sheridan Alpine Association is to promote outdoor recreation for public health and welfare by primarily managing the Mt. Eyak Recreation/Ski Area for the benefit of the City of Cordova and the public.

Over the years countless donations of time and money have made the Mt Eyak Ski Area a favorite year round recreation area. With an astounding view that is unforgettable, community members and visitors rely on the recreation opportunities that the Mt Eyak area offers. With activities ranging from snowboarding, skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, hiking, berry picking and events, the Mt Eyak recreation area is a precious resource for the community in Cordova, Alaska.

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Sheridan Alpine Association Board of Directors

President - Paul Swartzbart — President - David Reggiani

Vice President - Heath Kocan — Vice President - John Williams

Treasurer - David Regianni — Treasurer - Nathan Widmann

Secretary - Elizabeth Swain — Secretary - Kris Kokborg

Director - Milo Burcham — Director - Paul Swartzbart

Director - James Cardwell — Director - Curtis Fincher

Director - Bill Lindow — Director - Chelsea Haisman

History of Mt. Eyak Ski Area in Cordova Alaska

Mt. Eyak operates a 1939 vintage American Steel and Wire single chairlift. This lift was brought to Cordova, Alaska from Sun Valley, Idaho. First installed in Sun Valley, on Mt. Baldy's Christmas Ridge, it was decommissioned in 1969. In 1974 this lift was moved to Cordova, Alaska and installed above town on the southern flanks of Mt. Eyak. with a length of 1800 feet and a vertical rise of 966 feet it was operated in its original configuration until 1986 when the original haul rope was replaced and new Riblet grips were installed. in 1988 an upgrade was started, with the drive beiing reconfigured from the top to the bottom. A new hydraulic drive, new diesel auxiliary, new caliper brakes, and new control wiring were installed. In 1998 a new handle tow was installed to replace the home built rope tow, which had served beginners in Cordova since the early sixties.

Mt. Eyak Skia Area was operated by the City of Cordova until 1988 at which time the Sheridan Ski Club took over operations through a cooperative agreement with the City. The Sheridan Alpine Association a.k.a. the Sheridan Ski Club is a board run non- profit corporation located in the City of Cordova at P.O. Box 2446, Cordova, Alaska.

Join Sheridan Alpine Association

Donating your time and funds to SAA is a great way to promote outdoor activity in Cordova. Join us today to become a part of the team that’s making Mt. Eyak Ski Area better every year.

Members get exclusive discounts on equipment rentals, lift tickets, and rope tow fees!

Annual Memberships Available - Inquire in Rental Shop