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September 2009

Meet HGA

New to HGA? Find out what to expect.


Why we love June Mountain

June Mountain boasts the same Sierra snow as Mammoth Mountain, a short 20 minute drive from June, and in fact is owned by the same company that owns Mammoth. But what’s even more amazing than the snow is the days and days of fresh tracks after it snows.


Will it Snow in California? El Nino 2009/2010

The buzz word is “El Nino” for this winter. The phenomenon known as El Niño — where Pacific Ocean waters warm up, often bringing wet winters for California. Question is: How will El Nino affect Snow in California?


HGA’s Over the Hump Mtn Bike Race receives press coverage

But even bigger than that Over the Hump Mtn Bike Race Series touched a nerve with the Southern California Mountain Bike Community and gave us all a midweek, family friendly, grassroots, and yet competitive place to visit. Come race or watch the next one, Irvine Lake, Tuesday Night, September 15, 2009: 6:00pm race start.