Mammoth to June


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Camp on the San Joaquin Ridge with the Minarets in the background.

Mammoth to June Traverse

Mammoth to June is the classic interconnect crest tour between the two ski resorts of the Eastern Sierra. The road to Minaret Summit puts us atop San Joaquin Ridge instantly where we enjoy unobstructed panoramas for two straight days. This is a wild and amazing journey that finishes in the backcountry adjacent to June Mountain Ski Resort.

In a 10-mile crest tour over 2 days, this route has a cumulative 3650 feet of elevation gain with around 5200 feet of elevation loss. This makes it a perfect introductory multiday Sierra ski tour. Still, the terrain is rugged and the way is challenging. Skiers must be able to wield an overnight winter pack on skis going up and down. This Tour makes an excellent weekend jaunt or as part of a longer ski holiday in the Eastern Sierra.

Trip Itinerary | Prerequisites | Additional Info

TRIP ITINERARY: Mammoth to June
Pre-Trip	It is highly recommended to arrive at least a day or two prior to the trip to go touring and/or skiing at the ski resort with your touring gear. This will allow you to test out your equipment annd get your ski legs under you as you acclimatize for the high tour. Our June Mountain Off-Piste Programs and our Custom Eastern Backcountry Skiing days are ideal warm-ups for the tour! Your guide will contact you prior to the tour to check in and finalize logistics for the trip.
DAY 1	Early meeting in Mammoth Lakes for a final equipment check. From Mammoth Mountain Ski Area ski easily to Minaret Summit and then along the endlessly scenic San Joaquin Ridge to camp in a spectacular position on the ridgetop with views of the Ritter Range, the Minarets, and the surrounding high peaks.
DAY 2	Awaken in the alpenglow and ascend to the tour’s high point, the summit of San Joaquin Mountain. From here, we ski glorious alpine bowls and powder-filled glades to finish at June Mountain Ski Resort, where we will celebrate our arrival and meet our transport back to Mammoth and our vehicles.

Prerequisites:

Advanced downhill skiing skills
Ability to control speed and execute fall-line turns in control and comfort in various backcountry snow conditions
Ability to perform a downhill facing kick-turn on a steep slope with skis and boots in downhill mode
Ability to sideslip forward and backward, with edge control, on steep, firm slopes
Experience ski touring using ski touring equipment (touring boots, bindings, skins)
Prior practice with Avalanche Safety Equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe)
Experience carrying a backpack >40lbs.
Very good fitness

Additional Information:

Included in the cost of the trip: