June Lake Loop, California

Snowfall Comes to June Lake and June Mt.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:26:50 -0800

Long-awaited storms arrived January 21-23, 2012, bringing the June Mountain snowpack up to rideable levels, and simultaneously providing us with the first "powder day" of the season.

As you know, June Mountain is famous for the availability of great powder snow after it storms. Chair 7 opened at about 9:45 on Monday morning with adequate snow for great powder riding on most all of its terrain, except for Bankers and Pro Bowl.

June Mountain opened as scheduled on December 17, 2011: however, this season brought little to no snowfall during the first weeks, and skiing and snowboarding had up to now been on Chair 2 only, with limited terrain with man-made snow. All services have been open, including rentals, sport shop, cafe, bar and sports school.

It has been a long wait for adequate snow to bring June Mountain into normal operation this season, but the wait is now over. Come take advantage of the great snow and terrain on friendly, uncrowded slopes, at June Mountain!

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Not Much Snow, But Many Natural Activities

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:44:59 -0800

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. ...

Fishing on the loop

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:24:23 -0700

I hope folks post to this thread about the fish they caught and what they used.(bait, fly's. poles etc.
We hope to be back at the loop in O ...

June Lake Loop HDR Panorama

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:32:42 -0700

This is a brief description of the image and how it was created. I tried to figure out how to post the image but am not figuring it out. If anyone knows how to do this please contact me. Thanks very much
The photo I took is of June lake I believe, but I could be wrong. It was around mid day maybe a bit before but the water was still and glassy. I stopped only for a few minutes, set up my tripod as I shoot with a 64x nd filter, and proceeded to snap a sweet two shot panorama with mirror like reflections and a cool recreational scene. An HDR image or high dymaic range image is where you take images with several exposures and stack them on top of eachother. So essentially the panorama I took is compiled of nearly 15 or more images. The final appeal is a surreal image with nearly perfect exposure in almost the entire image. I didnt have much time to shoot the area but seeing was believing and I will be back for more. Hopefully I will be able to figure out how to share the image. If not you can see it on my flickr page which is titled Lucid Photo Studi ...

Cinammon Bear

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:33:17 -0700

Bear sighting at 3 P.M., Friday, August 19
I have been trailer camping for three weeks at Golden Pine RV. We have had a bear (or two) cruise through making noise every few nights. One night he went for the plastic recycle bin as there was a styrofoam container with spaghetti sauce; several other nights it was the same Coleman cooler full of food, with a jar of Vicks on the top to "mask the smell". Another night it was the international visitors who cooked chicken in disposable aluminum tins on the grill and left everything out because they were not informed that they were in bear country. The bear just broke into a truck that is parked here for months every summer. Don't know what he found but I think it was more than a stack of forwarded mail.
So today I am walking back from Gull Lake near the "Swiss house" (Alderman/Granite) at 3 P.M. and here comes the most beautiful big cinammon/golden colored bear running across the vacant lot up the road to the June Lake RV Park. The big huskies who are chained outside the grey house towards June Lake were going ballistic.
It happened so fast that I wasn't afraid and my dogs did not react. I was reaching for my camera but the bear was out of my sight in a matter of seconds. I understand that he slowed down while near the Bear's Den in June Lake RV Park. I've seen lots of scat back there and 'grass beds' and wonder if he hangs out back there part time. Seeing him made my day. He is so beautiful. I just hope he doesn't become a nuisance that he is put down. I heard that two other bears met an early demise for similar "bad" behavior. I'm of a mind set that we should put down the humans who feed them and not the bears. Hoping to learn more about this beautiful creature & his habi ...

Some recommendede travel routes

Wed, 25 May 2011 22:16:34 -0700

Here is an interesting all-season route to San Francisco from June Lake.

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June Lake Log Cabin Trophy Estate

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:19:38 -0700

Sotheby�s International Realty Announces
Listing of June Lake Log Cabin Trophy Estate
June Lake, CA � April 27, 2011� A magnificent lakeside residence in the Eastern Sierras that is one of the largest hand-hewn log homes ever built is the co-exclusive listing of Sotheby�s International Realty, Inc.�s Sunset Strip office, executives of the real estate brokerage firm announced today.

Sotheby�s International Realty said that the property, a sprawling 16,500 square-foot estate, is being offered for $16,400,000. The custom log home is set on 3.22 acres in the world-class fishing and skiing paradise of June Lake, California, and is just minutes from the celebrity sports playground of Mammoth Lakes.

Designer-done and turn-key, the residence features nine bedrooms and nine baths. The public rooms offer spectacular views of the lake and snow-capped Carson Peak, and hand-carved detailing graces every room. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art chef's kitchen, butler's kitchen, eleven rock fireplaces, spa-size sauna, steam rooms, equipped gym, Crestron security, equipped media and game rooms, lavish casino, caretaker�s quarters, and eight-car covered parking. Antiques and unique furnishings worth over one million dollars are included with purchase.

�The home was a labor of love,� said original owners Gary and Janet Cino, who worked with Alpine Log homes to design and implement the construction over a period of more than eight years. �We wanted a home that was one with the magnificent surroundings, while still offering casual comfort. It was built to serve generations.� Gary and Janet worked with designer Corrine Brown to furnish the home with antiques and collectibles from all over the world.

�The home and its contents are actually awe-inspiring and could never be duplicated,� said listing agent Gwen Banta of Sotheby�s International Realty�s Sunset Strip brokerage in Los Angeles. �It�s rare to find a home that offers such class and distinction while still providing relaxed comfort and recreation. The June Lake Loop, which is approximately eleven miles north of Mammoth Lakes, is a sports lover�s haven. Thus, it is imperative that a home be welcoming. And what could be more welcoming than a log home with almost every amenity imaginable?�

The land between the estate and the lake is protected, ensuring unobstructed views in perpetuity, including the mountain peaks over the lake. The property also features ample decking allowing for outdoor living, a sport court overlooking the lake and a log cabin tree house.

Long known as a mecca for fishing enthusiasts, the June Lake Loop and surrounding areas offer hundreds of prime fishing locations. Recently a 15 lb, 10oz German Brown trout was caught locally to the delight of visitors and locals. Skiing enthusiasts have the opportunity to ski June Mountain as well as nearby Mammoth Mountain. Average snowfall in the area is 250 inches, with runs as long as two miles and a summit of 10,090 feet. Other activities include everything from camping and hiking to rock climbing and snow sports. Previews can be provided to approved buyers.

About Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 as a real estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby's auction house and represents fine properties at a range of price points. Today, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. operates brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort markets, including Manhattan; the Hamptons; Greenwich, Conn.; Cape Cod; Palm Beach, Fla.; Beverly Hills; Brentwood; Pasadena; Santa Barbara; San Francisco; Sonoma; Monterey Peninsula; and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. (http://www.sothebyshomes.com) is part of NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company, and a member of the Sotheby�s International Realty� network, which currently has more than 11,700 sales associates located in approximately 550 offices in 44 countries and territories worldwide. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage offices.

Sotheby�s International Realty Contact:
Gwen Banta
Listing Agent
323-656-0714
gwen.banta@sothgebyshomes. ...

Status for opening day

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:50:43 -0700

Just looking for any updates.
Hey I was hoping there may be some locals checking out te site, and could give all of us an update of the lakes up there. How about stocking the lakes? Any help will be great! Thanks for your time and hel ...

Webcam Return

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:39:03 -0800

So glad the webcam is back in actio ...

Shout- out

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:29:28 -0800

For my Pops -Jerry A
Hey Dad! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, but we look more forward to coming up to visit in February!!
Love ...