June Lake in Mono County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dream Mountain Rope Ski Tows
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 2, 2025
1. Dream Mountain Rope Ski Tows Marker
Dream Mountain Rope Tows were first operational during the Winter of 1938, owned and run by George "Tuffy" Conn. Named for the ideal snow and terrain features present in this region of the Eastern Sierra. It operated under a permit issued by the US Forest Service and was considered the second rope tow facility authorized in the June Lake Loop.
In 1941, the lease was sold to Don L. Almour and operated until 1945, when Charles "Chuck" Osborn purchased the lease from Almour and operated the rope tows for almost two decades. In 1959 the US Forest issued a "prospectus" limiting the number of ski facilities in the June Lake Loop.
Subsequently, June Mountain was successful in acquiring that authorization. With the loss of its skiing permit the popularity of skiing on Dream Mountain declined and by 1963 all official operations ceased.
Although its existence was brief, Dream Mountain greatly contributed to the legacy and development of recreational skiing in Mono County.
Erected 2022 by Bodie Chapter No. 64 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 37° 45.764′
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: June Lake Mining District (approx. 1.7 miles away); Carsons Camp (approx. 1.7 miles away); Legend of June Lake Slot Machines (approx. 3½ miles away); West Portal (approx. 6 miles away); Legend of Deadman (approx. 6.9 miles away); Lost Cement Mine (approx. 7.9 miles away); Bloody Canyon (approx. 8 miles away); Grave of the Unknown Prospector (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in June Lake.
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 2, 2025
2. Dream Mountain Rope Ski Tows Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 2, 2025
3. Dream Mountain Rope Ski Tows Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 2, 2025
4. Dream Mountain Rope Ski Tows Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
