Avalanche Threat and Extreme Weather Alert Leads to Evacuation Orders for June Lake and Long Valley, CA The Mono County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has issued an EXTREME weather alert for Mono County, CA. Heavy, wet snow has increased the threat of avalanches. As such, the OEM has issued evacuation orders for June Lake and Long Valley. Related: [PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Closed Today Due to Too Much Snow | With Over 400″ Now Officially Snowiest […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 11, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth Lakes, CA, Voted Best Ski Town 2022 Mammoth Lakes, California, has won the honor of “Best Ski Town” in North America in the 2022 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest. Related: What’s New for Winter ‘22-23 in Mammoth Lakes, CA Mammoth Lakes is home to Mammoth Mountain and is surrounded by the Eastern Sierra wilderness that Ansel Adams made famous. With a long history as a basecamp for […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2022 0 Comments
Bridgeport Winter Trail System: A Gateway to the Eastern Sierra Brought to you by Mono County Tourism At the base of jagged peaks and alpine forests lies the quaint and historic town of Bridgeport, CA. A peaceful place where the cows graze, hot springs bubble, and winter recreation opportunities abound. Here, you can find over 500 miles of stunning trails — summer and winter alike. As the winter season approaches, […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | November 30, 2022 0 Comments
Backcountry Beta: Exploring the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area Brought to you by Mono County Tourism When winter takes hold in the Eastern Sierra, the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area (BWRA) becomes a popular destination for backcountry enthusiasts. Powderhounds flock to this area during the cold winter months, usually with snowmobiles. Shortly after you turn onto Highway 108 (Sonora Pass), the snow starts, and the journey begins. Located seven miles […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | November 29, 2022 4 Comments
A Bright Spring Awaits Mono County Adventurers and Sightseers Plan a Trip to Bask in the Beauty of Eastern Sierra Waterfalls and Wildflowers As the snow melts, springtime offers visitors the opportunity to get a jumpstart on warm-weather activities. Plan a trip now to experience awe-inspiring waterfalls and vibrant wildflower blooms – and be sure to pack your pole to partake in the renowned fishing found only in the […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2022 0 Comments
Adventure at Your Doorstep: Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding in Mono County Brought to you by Mono County Tourism The steep and jagged mountains of Mono County are what skier’s dreams are made of. The opportunities for backcountry skiing and splitboarding are plentiful and ripe for the picking. With huge mountains looming overhead and gorgeous ski lines visible from the roadside (and far beyond), it’s no wonder why people spend their whole […] Featured Article Spencer Cox | January 5, 2022 1 Comment
Mono County, CA (Mammoth Lakes) Officials Meeting to Discuss Pressure of Increased Tourism During Pandemic The below is a Facebook post by Mono County Supervisor Stacy Corless: Trash, crowds, illegal camping, and fires… and Covid-19. Mammoth Lakes, CA (along with mountain and resort communities across the state and the west) is straining under the pressure of increased tourism and pandemic response. Related: Surge in Coronavirus Cases in Mammoth Lakes Puts Mono County, CA on State […] SnowBrains | July 29, 2020 0 Comments
Surge in Coronavirus Cases in Mammoth Lakes Puts Mono County, CA on State Watchlist for First Time Mono County, CA, home to Mammoth Lakes, has been placed on the state’s coronavirus watchlist for the first time as cases surge, reports the LA Times. Recently reopened restaurants are being investigated as a possible source of the spike. 40 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last two weeks, the largest jump in cases since the start of […] SnowBrains | July 24, 2020 0 Comments