Eastern Sierra Land Trust's Lands & Legacy
Lands & Legacy Weekend 2012
July 20 - 22, 2012
ESLT will be hosting a weekend to celebrate and enjoy the beautiful wide open spaces of our region. The Eastern Sierra embodies stunning scenery, world-class recreation opportunities, and a passionate community of people working together. The preservation of these unique and vital lands helps ensure future opportunities for visitors to the region.
During the weekend of July 20-22, ESLT will feature events designed to showcase the dramatic Eastern Sierra landscape and connect ESLT supporters and members to this treasured land. NBA great, bicycle enthusiast, and ESLT member and supporter Bill Walton, will participate in the weekend’s events. “This terrific event brings together all that is right in the world and life: the magnificent Eastern Sierra, health, sport, the team, riding our bikes with purpose and passion, and the chance to make a difference in all of our futures,” says Bill. “Preserving land forever does really matter on many, many levels. Won't you come with us and enjoy the ride?”
Bike-Fun Ride
Join Bill and other ESLT riders as they pedal along one of the most incredible and scenic roadways in America - the 23 mile June Lake Loop. The ride will include a gourmet “feed” station, a chair-lift ride to a BBQ lunch at June Mountain Ski Area, a limited edition ESLT Fun Ride t-shirt, and many photo opportunities with Bill. 7:45am Check-in begins at June Mountain Ski Area Parking Lot. 9am ride starts. 12pm - 1:30pm Lunch at the June Mountain mid chalet.
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Gala Dinner
The weekend will culminate with a fun flower-power gala dinner sponsored by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area at the Mountainside Conference Center at Main Lodge on Saturday, July 21. The evening’s celebration will include a reception, dinner, silent auction, and entertaining program with Bill Walton and live music from Flashback. Reception with appetizers and hosted bar at 6pm and Dinner at 7pm.
This evening of good vibes, delicious food, and fun with friends will be a night to remember. With a groovin' silent auction, raffle, and Flashback keeping things lively, be sure to wear your dancing shoes! Tie-die is optional!
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Basketball Clinic - Mammoth High School
On Friday, July 20, from 2pm - 3:30pm, come watch local basketball stars as they develop and polish their game under the supervision and coaching of Bill Walton, as he teaches them championship quality methods and techniques. The public is welcome to observe; on-court participation is limited to high school players and above.
Green Creek Tour
Saturday, from 10am - 2pm, we invite you to come explore one of the most beautiful and lesser known places in Mono County! This is a rare opportunity to tour one of our current conservation projects in the Green Creek area. Participants will learn about land conservation efforts in the area and the unique human and natural history of the region. We will walk along the creek that fed one of the first hydroelectric plants in the West, look for wildlife in the lovely pond nearby, and travel through meadows with stunning panoramic vistas. Registration is required, to sign up contact Victoria at 760-873-4554 or email victoria@eslt.org by Wed. July 18th. This hike is free to to those attending the Lands & Legacy Dinner the same evening at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. Purchase tickets for the dinner online below or by calling the ESLT office.
Make it a Weekend!
To help you plan your weekend, we've put together suggestions on places to stay and things to do in addition to our planned activities as part of the Lands & Legacy weekend.
Take a look at the links below and plan an East Side weekend!
Things to Do in and around Mammoth Lakes and June Lake
Tickets
Please join us in a weekend of events celebrating our beautiful wide open spaces.
Online registration closes July 18.
After July 18, call ESLT at 760-873-4554 to purchase tickets.
The following are early bird prices! On July 21st, ticket prices increase by $25.
Gala Dinner: $75 per person (includes delicious appetizers, dinner, hosted bar, and music)
Bike Ride: $100 per person (includes the ride with Bill Walton, t-shirt, break stop refreshments, and chair lift ride to June Mountain for a delicious lunch)
Bike Ride & Dinner: $150 per person
Bike Ride - Team: $375 for five people
Bike Ride - Team & Dinner: $500 for five people
All proceeds from the Lands & Legacy weekend will go to support ESLT’s important work preserving critical lands in the Eastern Sierra.
For more information, please email info@eslt.org.