A (DOUBLE-BLACK) DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH THERE'S A GEM JUST NORTH OF MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN.Byline: Bill Becher Special to the Daily News JUNE MOUNTAIN June Mountain is a winter resort in northern California, located near June Lake, southeast of Yosemite National Park. June Mountain hosted the 2006 Ski Mountaineering Race Series and the ski and snowboard portions of the 2006 California Winter Games in March of 2006. - June Mountain is a lot like a Fresno Hilton - if Paris had an unknown, unglamorous little sister. Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain is a large lava dome complex[1] that lies to the west of the town of Mammoth Lakes, California in the Inyo National Forest. Mammoth Mountain is home to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area which is notable in that it gets an unusually large amount of gets all the attention, but those who've skied June know she's a quiet gem. Maybe the problem is that June Mountain, about a half-hour drive north of Mammoth, doesn't look like much from the parking lot. You ride a center pole double lift up to the June Mountain Chalet, where skiing or snow boarding starts. If you're adventurous you can ski the moguled face back to the parking lot, or the winding cat track, but most people take the lift back after a day of skiing. Be prepared for an ``Eiger Sanction'' view of the June Lakes June Lake is a subalpine lake in Mono County, California, located at at an elevation of 7,612 ft (2320 m). The lake is popular for fishing. basin, Mono Lake Mono Lake is an alkaline and hypersaline lake in California, United States that is a critical nesting habitat for several bird species[1] and is an unusually productive ecosystem. and Mt. Wood on the ride down the hill. But the real fun starts above the Mountain Chalet. Two lifts offer a ride either to the 10,040-foot Rainbow Summit for intermediate runs and a terrain park A terrain park is an outdoor area that contains terrain that allows snowboarders and skiers to do tricks. Jibs Jibs are any type of fixture which can be ground, buttered, or tricked off of. or to the top of the beginner runs and the Superpipe. From there, two more lifts and you're at the 10,174-foot June Mountain Summit that offers several black -diamond and double-black runs along with intermediate cruisers This is a so far incomplete list of cruisers 1860-present. It includes protected, light, armoured, battle-, heavy and missile cruisers. Dates are launching dates. Argentina
World-class free riders Free rider A follower who avoids the cost and expense of finding the best course of action simply by mimicking the behavior of a leader who made these investments. visit June Mountain for the terrain parks designed by Eric Rosenwald, a former professional snowboarder snow·board n. A board resembling a small surfboard and equipped with bindings, used for descending snow-covered slopes on one's feet but without ski poles. intr.v. . Families congregate con·gre·gate tr. & intr.v. con·gre·gat·ed, con·gre·gat·ing, con·gre·gates To bring or come together in a group, crowd, or assembly. See Synonyms at gather. adj. 1. Gathered; assembled. 2. at June because the mountain caters to beginners and intermediates, with only 20 percent of the trails considered advanced and none that are classified as expert. Mom and dad can ski on their old Elans and the kids can bust big air on their Burton boards. Although there is less area to ski and only seven lifts operate at June - compared with Mammoth's 27 - lift tickets are cheaper here and the slopes are less crowded. There's a reason they call it Mammoth Mountain. Midweek at June you can be on a first-name basis with the lift operators as you ski slopes that seem deserted. June is under the same ownership and Mammoth's tickets work at June, but not the other way around. Some knowledgeable skiers and boarders ski or ride at Mammoth during the week and at June on the weekend to avoid the masses. Wide-open bowls at the top of Rainbow Summit let you carve carve v. carved, carv·ing, carves v.tr. 1. a. To divide into pieces by cutting; slice: carved a roast. b. big lazy GS turns across the hill or shuss the fall line so each run is different. June Mountain also has a lot to offer to free riders. The mountain has improved the two JM2 terrain parks, added a jib park for riding rails and carved a huge half-pipe where prominent local snowboarders practice their moves. Even if you're just a bunny wedging down the Chalet run, it's fun to stop and watch the air show at the Superpipe. June has ski and board rentals, lessons and a cozy See COSE. lodge (the June Meadows Chalet). If you stop for lunch or a hot chocolate at the Chalet be sure to sit by one of the windows on the north side and you'll have the best view from any eatery in the Eastern Sierra. You can stay in one of the condos or hotels in June Lakes, or stay at Mammoth if you need the fancier aprs ski scene. June gets less snow than Mammoth, but some think it's better - fluffier and great after a new snowfall. Don't count little sis out. JUNE MOUNTAIN FACTS Average annual snowfall: 250 inches Sunny days: 70 percent Season: December - April Vertical rise: 2,590 feet Elevation: Base 7,545 feet - Summit 10,174 feet Skiable acreage: 500 plus Number of lifts: Seven - two quads, four doubles, one rope tow Number of trails: 35 Levels: 20 percent advanced, 45 percent intermediate, 35 percent beginner runs. Uphill lift capacity: 10,000 rides per hour Longest run: 2.5 miles Features: Superpipe, The Wall, two J2 terrain parks, jib park.24-hour snow conditions (760) 934 2224 Information: call 888 JUNE MTN MTN A short-form for Medium Term Note. MTN Medium term notes issued by corporations, much like shorter-term commercial paper. MTN See medium-term note (MTN). or visit www.junemountain.com Lift tickets: Adult $50, young adult(19-23) $45, teen(13-18) $38, child/senior (7-12/65-79) $25. Kids six and under ski free as to seniors 80 and over. Mammoth Mountain lift tickets accepted at June Mountain. CAPTION(S): 2 photos, box Photo: (1) About a half-hour north of Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain has plenty to offer free riders and provides little traffic for those looking to ride the slopes. Oh, and did we mention the views from summits topping 10,000 feet? (2) no caption (June Mountain) Photos by Bill Becher/Special to the Daily News Box: JUNE MOUNTAIN FACTS (see text) |
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