Note: This event happened late last month – please see the Sierra Wave Media video at the end of the story. By Andy Geisel They came from nearby Camp Pendleton, Wounded Warrior Battalion West – Balboa, Agoura Hills, Rialto and Fontana in California, and as far away as Georgia, Washington, Florida, Virginia and even the […]
It’s known as the “Party of the Year” – it’s Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra’s Island Extravaganza. Help support this wonderful local organization by attending the Mardi Gras event or purchasing raffle tickets. After some great skiing and riding at Mammoth Mountain or June Mountain on Saturday, fun times can be had Saturday at Canyon Lodge. […]
2ND ANNUAL MAMMOTH HALF MARATHON & 5K TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014 Premier Event to Benefit Mammoth Lakes Community Features a New Route MAMMOTH LAKES, CA – The 2nd Annual Mammoth Half Marathon & 5K, a one-of-a kind race event, with 100 percent of its net proceeds benefiting local causes, is set […]
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra hosts Operation Mountain Freedom By Andy Geisel, DSES Each year since 2007, Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES) proudly hosts our nation’s Wounded Warriors. The Warriors received personalized instruction in Alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, biathlon demonstrations – even tubing at Woolly’s Tube Park! In addition, the Warriors were treated to an exclusive screening […]
Wounded servicemen and servicewomen face a great many challenges on their return to the United States from deployment overseas in armed conflicts that seemingly have no end. Many suffer severe mental and debilitating physical injuries. There is also the trauma and difficulties faced by their families. In recognition of their service, sacrifice, and in support […]
– From Kathy Copeland, Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra: To all my dear friends….Thank you for wrapping me in your love and support for our Sierra Cycle Challenge! The ride was terrific and I am overwhelmed by the extent of all the dollars that flooded in. Shame on me for not writing individual thank yous but […]
Named as a “Top-Ten Century” bike ride by Bicycling Magazine this year for its “jaw-dropping vistas”, the High Sierra Fall Century ride spans Highway 395 from Mammoth Lakes to Highway 120 outside Lee Vining and back around over nearly 100 miles. Ride options for shorter routes were popular too. The event unfolds the weekend after […]
The Margulies family of Mammoth Lakes marked a kind of super bowl victory recently and plans for a special movie moment. First, Melissa Margulies. She belongs to the LA Temptation, a women’s football team in the Lingerie Football League. The Temptation squared off with the Philadelphia Passion in Las Vegas and won their third […]
Organizers of the 6th annual June Lake Triathlon are excited to announce that registration is now open for the toughest race in the most beautiful place. Put July 7th, 2012 on your calendar, and make your 2012 resolution happen! Register by January 31st to catch the early bird fee! Prices change on February 1st, so […]
In holiday news from Mammoth Lakes, here’s a chance to help the hungry, pick up presents and support Disabled Sports. First the special food donation event. Saturday morning at 10am at Snowcreek Athletic Club, bring a food donation for admission and enjoy a free Zumba Fitness class. Kaysie Williams will teach the class, and the […]
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