June Mountain

Located in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range, about 30 minutes north of Mammoth, June Mountain's claim to fame is one of the best snowboard funparks on the West Coast. Its steep front face is challenging for most advanced boarders. Beginners and intermediate riders will enjoy lots of wide, open terrain and an easy, efficient chair system.

June is also blessed with spectacular scenery, making it ideal for a family visit.

Vital Statistics:

Opening Day: Dec. 13, 2003

Directions:
June Mountain is 400 miles north of San Diego. Take Interstate 15 north to Highway 395, then north to Highway 158.

Snowboarding:
Customized Snowboard Park, home to the 1994, 1996 and 1997 USSA Snowboarding National Championships.

Lift-ticket prices:
Daily rates:
Adults (23-64): $50
Young adults (19-23): $45
Teens (13-18): $38
Children/seniors (7-12, 65-79): $25
Children under 6: free

Season passes:
$250 before 12/15; $500 after 12/15.

Rentals:
Ski: $26/day
Snowboard: $30/day

Important Dates
Projected opening days: 141
Days open last year: 141
Year open: 1960
Average snowfall: 250 inches

Lift Information
Total number of lifts: 7
High speed quads: 2
Double chairs: 4
Surface lifts: 1

Resort Stats
Top elevation: 10135 ft.
Bottom elevation: 7545 ft.
Vertical drop: 2590 ft.
Longest run: 2.50 mi.
Skiable area: 500 acres
Runs/trails (beginner): 35 percent
Runs/trails (intermediate): 45 percent
Runs/trails (advanced): 20 percent

General Information/Snowphone:
(760) 648-7733 or toll-free: (888) JUNE-MTN.

Web site: junemountain.com