Mammoth To June Lake Backcountry Ski Tour

Join us for an unforgettable adventure with our Mammoth to June Lake overnight Ski Tour. We begin the tour from the beautiful Mammoth Mountain ski resort. From here we follow the San Joaquin ridge to the picturesque town of June Lake. This is a perfect introduction to multi day backcountry ski tours.

Experience the best of the Eastern Sierra as you ski through and set up camp in the remote backcountry wilderness. You will enjoy beautiful views of the classic Minarets, Mt. Ritter and Banner. Our AMGA Certified mountain guides prioritize safety, quality skiing and ensure you have the skills and knowledge needed to fully enjoy this extraordinary experience. Along the way you will learn all the necessary skills for overnight backcountry ski touring, from efficient transitions and kick turns to staying warm and having a comfortable winter camping experience. 

After setting up camp on day one there are endless opportunities for amazing ski descents around the area. Your guide will then prepare you an amazing backcountry meal. Day two we will summit San Joaquin Mountain(11,600 ft) and make a 4,000 foot descent down to June Lake. If conditions align this includes a descent of the classic Devils Slide Couloir. This is truly an unforgettable experience! 

Book Mammoth Lakes Ski Mountaineering Course

  • February 1-2, 2025

  • March 15-16, 2025

  • April 12-13, 2025

Group Size

4 Guests to 1 Guide

Pricing

$750

Price Includes:

Camping and Avalanche safety equipment

Breakfast and Dinner while in the backcountry

AMGA Certified Mountain Guide

Shuttle at the end of the trip

Skill Level

Must be in good physical condition

Must be able to hike and ski with a 35 lb backpack

Must have previously been backcountry skiing

Must be able to ski black diamonds at a ski resort.

Required Equipment

Day 1: Meet in Mammoth Lakes CA for a gear check. Head to Mammoth Mountain where we will begin our tour along the San Joaquin Ridge. We will select the best camp based on the group's fitness and conditions for the day. After setting up camp we will have time to explore the amazing ski descents in the area. The evening will be spent eating a delicious meal prepared by your guide. 

Day 2: Pack up camp and continue our tour. We will eventually reach our high point. The summit of San Joaquin Mountain (11,600). This is followed by a 4,000 foot ski descent down into June Lake. There are many options on the descent but our favorite is ending with the classic Devils Slide Couloir. There is a nice restaurant at the bottom of this descent where we can grab a bite to eat and a beverage if the group is so inclined. We will then get picked up by our shuttle and dropped off at our cars back in Mammoth.

Itinerary

Cancellation Policy

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