Community Support
The Sheridan Glacier Road Fund
Points North partnered with The Prince William Sound Economic Development District (PWSEDD) and The United States Forest Service (USFS) to put together a fund to give year-round access to the beloved Sheridan Glacier.
Thank you for your interest in helping increase the limited access around Cordova. The Sheridan Road Fund was created to provide year-round access to one of Cordovas most beloved resources, The Sheridan Glacier. Historically, the 3-mile forest service access road has not had the funds to get plowed all winter. For this geographically constrained community, having the ability to reliably access this glacier will have many positive impacts. There are not many places in the world where you can experience such an accessible wonder of nature. With how fast glaciers are receding, it is even more important to protect and utilize the access we currently have.
The Prince William Sound Economic Development District (PWSEDD) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our EIN is 92-0137903. People may make tax deductible contributions to the organization for the purpose of keeping access to the Sheridan Glacier recreation area open. We can accept old fashioned checks or pay by credit card at the link below. If you would like to learn more about the PWSEDD go to their website at pwsedd.org
Pay by credit card:
Pay by Check:
Please make checks out to PWSEDD and add Sheridan Road Fund in the memo.
Mail Checks to:
Kristin Smith | Executive Director
Prince William Sound Economic Development District
P.O. Box 1059 | Cordova, AK 99574 |
MT eyak Ski area
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.
Help Support SAA & the Mt. Eyak Ski Area with a Donation
The SAA is a local ski club contracted by the City of Cordova to operate and manage the Mt. Eyak Ski Area. Situated above the town, Mt Eyak Ski Area offers both Nordic and alpine skiing as well as snowboarding. This ski area is unique, as it features a historic 1939 American Steel and Wire single chair lift, originally acquired from the Sun Valley Ski Resort in 1974. The lift is a notable piece of skiing history. Additionally, there is a rope tow designed for beginners, making the bunny hill accessible to newcomers.
Mt. Eyak Ski Area holds great significance for the Cordova community, offering both recreational opportunities and a gathering place for locals to connect with nature and enjoy winter sports. The SAA is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization (EIN 92-0096115) that operates, manages, and maintains the ski area. It relies on membership fees, fundraisers, and donations to sustain its operations & snowsports programs and continue to provide this important community resource.
The cordova community Foundation
The Cordova Community Foundation is a great resource to invest in the community as a whole. Check out their website to learn more.
the city of cordova
The city of Cordova supports many non-profits. Check out their website to learn where you can support the community.
The cordova chamber of commerce
Cordova Chamber of Commerce of Commerce is a 501c6 nonprofit that works to enhance local quality of life and support and empower Cordova’s many small businesses with direct business support and collaborative sessions and trainings, large and small-scale community events and festivals, blue economy and mariculture support programs, regenerative destination development, and more. Cordova Chamber recently launched a Regenerative Destination Development small business incubator program to provide educational and support sessions to local entrepreneurs and community groups and engage with local Tribal agencies to develop infrastructure and experiences that offer environmental and cultural benefits to the community and strengthen our existing commercial fishing and mariculture industries. To support these efforts, donations can be made at cordovachamber.com/donate.
