Eastern Sierra events
June Mountain USFS rec update
The Forest Service has received from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (MMSA), a Draft Operation and Maintenance Plan for the 2012-2013 winter season at June Mountain. At this time, for public safety, the national forest land within the June Mountain Ski Area permit boundaries is closed to public access. Depending on snow conditions, the Inyo National Forest over-snow-vehicle (snowmobile) trail system may be accessed from the June Lake Junction area. Grooming of the trail system started on Dec. 18, 2012.
For more information about winter recreation opportunities on the Inyo National Forest contact the Mammoth Welcome Center at 760.924.5500.
Mono Basin RPAC open seat
The Mono Basin Regional Planning Advisory Committee is seeking a new member. The Mono County Community Development Department relies on the RPAC for community input, discussion, and guidance. Mono Basin community members who would like to be part of these upcoming discussions to define the future of the Mono Basin are encouraged to submit an application. The application is available at http://monocounty.ca.gov/rpac/page/rpac-application and at the Community Development counter of the county offices in Bridgeport or Mammoth Lakes. Deadline for applications is Jan. 31. RPAC applications can be submitted directly to Heather deBethizy by email at hdebethizy@mono.ca.gov or at PO Box 347, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. Questions: contact deBethizy at 760.924.1812.
Old Mammoth Road Jam events
Check out the continuing series of events that are part of the Old Mammoth Rd. Jam, continuing through Jan. 7 at the Sierra Center Mall complex.
Teton Gravity Research World Tour Film “Further,” Friday, January 4. Doors open at 7 p.m. Part of Backcountry Nights Series. Brought to you by the Old Mammoth Rail Jam, “Further” stars backcountry snowboarder Jeremy Jones. The film explores some of the world’s most remote mountain terrain while continuing Jones’s mission to camp deep in the backcountry and on the summit of untracked lines to access nearly vertical spines and wide open powder fields. Located in the new Event Center inside the Sierra Center Mall above the Mega Sale and next to Shogun. $5 presale at Mammoth Outdoor Sports or $7 at the door.
Info: www.oldmammothroadjam.com.
Bishop has pianist Coleman
Bishop Community Concert Association presents pianist Jason Coleman, on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Dorothy Joseph Auditorium located in Bishop High School, 301 N. Fowler St. A prodigy, Coleman has been playing the piano since he was old enough to reach the keys. At an early age he began to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, piano legend Floyd Cramer, making several appearances with Cramer on TV and in live shows. Coleman will also do an outreach program for local students. Info: bishopcca.org.
Regan tops PH395 fundraiser
On Saturday, Jan. 26 headline comedian Dennis Regan will be the featured act at Playhouse 395’s annual fundraiser, 6 p.m. at the Tri-County Fairgrounds Home Economics Building.
Tickets ($35) are on sale now for this fun filled evening at www.playhouse395.com, and make great gifts for anyone on your Christmas List. Adults only. No one under 18; IDs will be checked. Info: 760.920.9100.
ESAC & Jeremy Jones
Attend the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center’s annual Season Kickoff Event and Fundraiser this Saturday, Jan. 5. Sharpen your avalanche awareness skills by day, then sit back, relax and enjoy a presentation and prizes by night.
This year’s event features keynote speaker Jeremy Jones, professional snowboarder known for his big mountain freeriding, and star of the Teton Gravity Films “Deeper” (widely honored as the most groundbreaking freeride snowboarding movie ever produced) and recently released “Further.”
Jones’s presentation is titled, ‘Trophy Lines,” during which he will talk about seeking out and riding some of the most prominent lines in the world.
Doors open for the evening program at Eagle Lodge at 6 p.m. and tickets are only $10. Shortly following Jones’s presentation there will be a huge raffle.
Also enjoy light snacks and a no-host bar while you bid on silent auction items throughout the evening.
Earlier in the day, beginning at 11:30 a.m., head over to the Mountainside Conference Center at Mammoth Mountain’s Main Lodge for free daytime avalanche clinics and a presentation by NOAA. Register between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for sessions running from 12:30-2 p.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. Note, space is limited so get a head start by registering early at www.esavalanche.org.
