It is also popular with locals, elementary and high school ski programs, and race teams in the surrounding small towns of Mono County, many of whom depend on the resort for a substantial portion of their winter tourism base.

[1] An active citizen movement arose in response, raising concerns about the prospects for sustaining the local community if the mountain closed.

From the chalet, riders can either head down the challenging front face of the resort back to the base area, or continue to the more intermediate upper mountain.

The other lift option from the chalet is chair J2 which leads to Stew Pot Slims, where food and beverages are available, and gives skiers and snowboarders access to the smaller of the two terrain parks on the mountain as well the 22 foot superpipe.

June Mountain averages 250 inches of snowfall a year along with some snowmaking capabilities and normal season runs from December through April.

[6] Many opportunities exist, however, for riders to explore the trees that cover much of the ski areas total acreage and access fresh snow off piste.

June Mountain has also established itself as a favorite spot among locals due to its small crowds and easy access to powder following a storm.

Examples of these backcountry zones are San Joaquin Ridge, the Negatives, Fern Creek, Carson Peak, Devil's Slide, and Four Seasons.