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Next year is here

Next year is here

The author and his catch I’ve told the story three hundred times. Only because I’ve been asked as much. It’s the answer to a question doled out over small talk while standing creekside in muddy wading boots, the trademark inquiry one angler asks the next, “So, what got ya into fly fishin’?” We all have [...]

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MMSA land swap takes step forward

MMSA land swap takes step forward

Mammoth Mountain’s Main Lodge

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Qualls wins Russell Cup Invitational

Qualls wins Russell Cup Invitational

Qualls (far left) on the podium that tipped shortly after this photo was taken.

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You can’t handle the true … south

Former All-Pro Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp filed bankruptcy. Bankruptcy. He made approximately $80 million during his pro career and has only been gone from the game for a few years, and now he is bankrupt. And it wasn’t because of a huge financial tragedy. Among his so-called assets: 1. 240 pairs of Jordan sneakers and [...]

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Invitational raises big bucks

Invitational raises big bucks

Glen Plake talks to the kids at the Mammoth Invitational.

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Time for Slide-A-Thon

Time for Slide-A-Thon

Volunteer Alan Jacoby and Woolly check out the ski bikes at last year’s Slide-A-Thon event.

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If you can’t be the 1%, don’t be the 8%

The Jets had a press conference. A BIG ONE. For new backup QB Tim Tebow. Funniest line I’ve heard. “Now that they have two backup QBs, it’s time to find a starter.” By the way, I am not buying  the Tim Tebow “Aw shucks, Gomer Pyle” act. It wears thin when someone is on TV [...]

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More March Madness?

More March Madness?

March Madness spilled into April at the Bridgeport High School playground on Tuesday.

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Time to get campy

With camping season just around the corner the US Forest Service has been working to make needed repairs and replace worn infrastructure in several campgrounds on the Inyo National Forest and would like to provide the following updates to visitors starting to plan their camping trips. Convict Lake Campground – All restroom buildings are being [...]

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MMSA continues tradition

Mammoth Mountain pledges to stay open at least through Memorial Day A recent press release has confirmed that Mammoth Mountain will remain open daily through Memorial Day. The mountain enjoyed over 70 inches of snow in March, and more is expected in April. “A series of March storms created the best conditions of the year and looking [...]

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