Mammoth in Mono County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dave McCoy
Photographed By Lester J Letson, September 9, 2012
1. Dave McCoy Marker
Pioneering Eastern Sierra skier, visionary and entrepreneur, Dave McCoy's passion for skiing began in high school and soon thereafter he joined the Eastern
Sierra Ski Culb. In 1936, Dave was hired by LADWP as a hydrographer, conducting snow surveys while skiing across the Eastern Sierra. Realizing the region had abundant snowfall, Dave began to dream of developing a ski area in the Eastern Sierra. In 1938, he built the region's firs permanent rope tow at McGee Mountain.
In 1941, Dave and his wife Roma relocated to Mammoth Mountain, erecting the first lodge in 1947. Mammoth Mountain ski area was officially incorporated in 1955 and Dave served as its leader for the next 50 years, expanding and improving the facilities into a world class ski resort. Due to his vision, efforts and commitment to skiing in the Eastern Sierra, the name Dave McCoy will be forever linked to Mammoth Mountain and the growth of Southern Mono County.Erected 2012 by Bodie Chapter No. 64, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment
Photographed By Lester J Letson, September 9, 2012
2. Dave McCoy Marker
Entire marker including the tile with Dave and Roma on the left and the Bodie Chapter tile and badges on the right.
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Location. 37° 39.067′ N, 119° 2.247′ W. Marker is in Mammoth, California, in Mono County. Marker is on Minaret Road (Route 203) 3 miles west of Mammoth Lakes, on the left when traveling west. Marker is next to the Wolly Mammoth Statue and Monument previously erected at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort in 1990. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes CA 93546, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Preserving Special Places (approx. 3.2 miles away); Mammoth City (approx. 3.2 miles away); The White Fence at Old Mammoth (approx. 3.3 miles away); Historic Knight Wheel (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Tavern (approx. 3.9 miles away); Old French Trail (approx. 4 miles away); Old Mammoth Saloon (approx. 4.2 miles away); Temple of Folly (approx. 4.2 miles away).
Photographed By Lester J Letson, September 9, 2012
3. Dave and Roma McCoy
Dave and Roma McCoy, married over 70 years, in attendance at the marker dedicated to him.
Photographed By Lester J Letson, September 9, 2012
4. Dave and Roma McCoy tile
This tile is to the left of the main marker
Photographed By Lester J Letson, October 15, 2010
5. Dave McCoy Speaks
Dave speaks to the crowd during the dedication of the monument.
Photographed By Lester J Letson, September 9, 2012
6. Bodie Chapter tile and pins
Bodie Chapter tile and pins inset into concrete to the right of the marker
Photographed By Lester J Letson, September 9, 2012
7. Mammoth Lives On
Close nearby marker for the Wooly Mammoth statue by Douglas Van Howd erected in 1990.
Photographed By Lester J Letson, September 9, 2012
8. Wooly Mammoth Statue
The Dave McCoy marker sits to the left of the Wooly Mammoth statue.
Photographed By Lester J Letson, September 9, 2012
9. Mammoth Ski Resort
A view of the dedication site with the snow-less slopes in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. This page has been viewed 966 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 10, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
