The latest Holiday season occurred during one of the most dry Decembers on record for the Eastern Sierra. Even the highest local mountain peaks have been barren of snow. While June Mountain opened with artificial snow on Mambo, operating chair 1 for access to the Chalet area, and chair 2 for skiing and snowboarding, the absence of early season snowpack made way for a variety of other activities that would not otherwise have been enjoyed. Trails were open for hiking. Skating was available on local lakes, including Silver and Gull. Tioga Pass remained open until mid-January 2012, resulting not only in a rare opportunity to visit the high country by road, but in an unexpected influx of winter visitors from the West Side of the Sierra. The Skiing and Snowboarding? Although the terrain was limited, all of those who have frequented the mountain agree on the quality and grooming of the man-made snow, and at June Mountain's reduced ticket rate it is a good value. The Cafe, Bar, Rentals, Retail Shop, and Sports School have remained in full operation.
Thank you to all who visited and enjoyed June Lake and surrounding areas during the early winter season 2011-2012.
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