Mammoth Mountain
PO Box 24,
Mammoth Lakes
, CA
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Last Updated: 6/18/2013 9:41 PM
Mammoth Mountain Lift Ticket and Ski Pass Deals
Mammoth Mountain Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics
- 37 Beginner
- 60 Intermediate
- 30 Advanced
- 22 Expert
Your search for the endless winter is over. With over 400" of annual snowfall, thousands of acres of epic terrain and an altitude that keeps things white into summer, Mammoth turns winter into a 6+ month season. Not bad considering most resorts are golf courses by April. And with our state-of-the-art lifts and gondolas and a variety of runs for
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all skill levels (including seven terrain parks) Mammoth Mountain embodies all that you love about winter. Some people come to Mammoth for our 150 trails. Others for our 3,100 feet of vertical. A few show-up with their sights set on exploring our 3,500 acres of terrain, while the size-matters crowd show up because we're the tallest ski resort in California with a peak elevation of 11,053 feet. Lovers of snow hang their helmets here because of our more than 400" of annual snowfall. Folks with family-sized bottles of sunscreen can't get enough of our more than 300 days of sunshine. With warmth like that, winter never gets old and sticks around for a long time -- our season typically runs from November until June. At a minimum. But the one thing everyone comes for is to play big. And there's no better venue on earth than Mammoth Mountain.
Playing big by the numbers
* Over 3,100 vertical feet
* Over 3,500 skiable acres
* Over 150 named trails
* Over 300 days of sunshine per year
* Top elevation: 11,053 feet
* 28 lifts (includes 9 high speed quads, 2 high speed six-packs and 3 high speed gondolas)
* Winter season: approx. Nov. to June Read more
Playing big by the numbers
* Over 3,100 vertical feet
* Over 3,500 skiable acres
* Over 150 named trails
* Over 300 days of sunshine per year
* Top elevation: 11,053 feet
* 28 lifts (includes 9 high speed quads, 2 high speed six-packs and 3 high speed gondolas)
* Winter season: approx. Nov. to June Read more
Mammoth Mountain Amenities
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Night Skiing
Night Skiing
Night skiing available; an extra charge may apply. -
Terrain Park
Terrain Park
Ski area offers at least one terrain park. -
Half Pipe
Half Pipe
Ski area offers a half pipe. -
Cat Skiing
Cat Skiing
Cat skiing is available at this resort; may entail an add'l cost -
Snow Making
Snow Making
Ski area offers snow making for additional coverage. -
Daycare Available
Daycare Available
Guests have access to daycare services; an additional charge may apply. -
Slopeside Dining
Slopeside Dining
Resort offers at least one restaurant on the slopes; hours may vary. -
Slopeside Lodging
Slopeside Lodging
This resort has slopeside lodging available; it may or may not be ski in/ski out. -
Tubing
Tubing
This resort offers tubing activities; additional charges may apply -
Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi Access
This resort is equipped with internet access; additional charges may apply
Mammoth Mountain Operations
Status
Closed
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 29
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 150
Weekend Hours
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Mammoth Mountain Snow Report & Ski Conditions
Base Elevation
7,953 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
3,100 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
11,053 ft
Mammoth Mountain Ski Pictures and Photos
Mammoth Mountain Logo
Mammoth Mountain Trail Map
Mammoth Mountain Reviews & Tips (39)
What a snob sgwest (written march 24) is. Some of us come to ski/ride and don't need all the overpriced, undervalue resorts.
Please stay at Vail and go get yourself a massage.
Mammoth Mountain review written Apr 24 2013 - 12:56 PM
Eh... I grew up skiing Mammoth. I prefer it to Big Bear but thats about it. I still go because its not expense and its good for the kids.
Sadly Mammoth Lakes have never been truly developed. Which is too bad because it could be a great destination. The Mountain itself is good but the town is resort-less. Its not a "destination' with the developed infrastructure like Vail or Whistler. Nor is it a small Euro-style experience like Alta.
We still go to Mammoth because we combine a few lift service days with a few back country days at near Rock Creek Lodge.
The "Village" at Mammoth is half-baked attempt to bring true resort accommodations and apre-ski fluff to a beat up old Mtn. Town... don't get me wrong, Mammoth will always have a place in my heart, as will the night in high school we'd drive all night and sleep in the back of the SUV at the bottom of chair 2....
But know a little older, wiser and more successful frequent Alta, Deer Valley, Vail/Beaver Creek and Hood during the heart of the season... and toss Mammoth in when necessary.
The skiing can be great, the town is tired. I would not make this a place you call a destination ski Mtn... not worth it.
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 24 2013 - 07:58 PM
Mammoth is a great mountain. Did a 3 day snowboarding trip here 1st week of March 2013. Ton's of runs and it even snowed a ton so there was fresh powder. Stayed at the Village and took the Gondola up to Canyon Lodge. Canyon Lodge is a great place to start. The Black Diamond runs were great as well as the blues. Unfortunately the weather did not permit allowance to the very top of the mountain, but the higher lifts were still up and running. Staff was super nice down in the village as well as on the mountain. Awesome mountain and awesome staff. Would definitely recommend this mountain to anyone and everyone. Tickets bought from Liftopia worked perfect, no trouble at all.
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 08 2013 - 09:15 PM
This is the only place I've ever done a double diamond. This was because the group I went with all skied at that level. It was an awesome and challenging experience! Also, I learned to ski in my 20's and snowboard in my 40's. YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN!!! Mammoth rocks for all levels!
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 19 2013 - 12:37 PM
Awesome, even in Spring! They didn't know about Liftopia, but honored our $12/person lunches (even let us use them on beer!). Awesome staff, snow, and LOVE my new-found Liftopia!
Mammoth Mountain review written May 09 2011 - 11:03 AM
Mammoth is great as usual. There are so many runs and great snow condition. We were there for 3 days, we got fresh powder everyday.
Love this place. :) Thanks to Dave McCoy's vision and determination to build Mammoth Ski Resort.
Mammoth Mountain review written Apr 10 2011 - 08:34 AM
My family loved Mammoth, esp the gondolas. Liftopia saved us money on tixs. Save more money on condo by mammothrentalbyowner.com, use budget tab, which will also give you 20% off rental ski equip with Black Tie. First time vistors to Mammoth resort get discounts by getting Mammoth benefit card. With a family of 5 snowboarders, we are very budget conscious.
Mammoth Mountain review written Apr 07 2011 - 03:30 PM
Liftopia saves money. I'm from a big BC resort and we don't anything like this in Canada, so it's surprising to get a good deal on a lift ticket. I loved the avi chutes, also the tree runs, off 22 and 25.
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 20 2011 - 10:24 PM
Lots of terrain -- can't do it all in one day. Incredible snow. Be ready for altitude -- short breath on first day. March 16-17, fresh snow. Avalanche and Gravy chutes were great. Fantastic skiing off of Chair 22.
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 18 2011 - 08:25 PM
Best to go during the week if you can.. There were no crowds or waiting in line. The snow was good, Eagle Lodge started to get slushy by late morning.
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 17 2011 - 03:02 PM
If you forget your printed tix, show the ticket desk the liftopia confirmation email on your smartphone and they'll scan the barcode. Not that I would ever forget anything....
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 14 2011 - 12:33 PM
Definitely a family type resort with a handful of steeps. Feels a lot smaller than it looks on a trail map and definitely not for the true skier. Also well over priced compared to resorts in Tahoe but great place for fun in the sun.
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 14 2011 - 07:35 AM
If you are a beginner, start out with lessons at Eagle Lodge. It doesn't seem to be as crowded as Main Lodge.
Also, start out around Eagle Lodge and do Chair 9 early since that is where the sun is most intense early in the morning. Check out the back side after lunch. It's usually less crowded.
Cornice is awesome! Scotty's is a bear!
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 13 2011 - 07:31 PM
Never ski with Tim!
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 12 2011 - 04:01 PM
Liftopia worked great. Saving the email confirmation on my iPhone allowed me to redeem the ticket via a barscan without requiring the printed paper. Skiing at Mammoth was fantasic!
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 10 2011 - 03:22 PM
Mammoth is great if you get there right after it snows otherwise the wind magically blows that 15 foot base away in a couple of days. If you like the groomed runs there is not a better resort in California.
Mammoth Mountain review written Mar 08 2011 - 11:43 AM
You always need to check the weather before visiting Mammoth. The place is very wide. If you are a beginner, please try Eagle Express first at $48 flat rate for Adult/Youth. The second day, you better buy $92 full courses ticket. Enjoy! I/my kids really liked the area.
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 26 2011 - 09:24 PM
So easy just show your bar coded emailed tix and receive your lift tickets for the day or multi days and off you go! LOVE
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 26 2011 - 02:13 PM
Liftopia worked great for us....I was able to get my teen age kids on the mountain, let my girlfriend try skiing for the almost first time and test the conditions my self....Liftopia left us some funds to enjoy the local eateris....thanks much and we will tell our friends and family members
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 25 2011 - 09:32 PM
Not sure where the powder went so quick, but there was plenty of hard packed, and the groomers were fast as hell!:) Watch out in the park. The first hit in the smaller section of Unbound required a bit of speed to clear, and was followed up too closely by three rollers. I got bucked off the third one, and broke my collarbone :(
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 25 2011 - 02:26 PM
This mountain is huge, you need days to explore it. Not a lot of trees but a lot of open powder meadows, overall very fun.
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 25 2011 - 07:21 AM
I think liftopia is wonderful. I loved saving money on my ski passes. It did show that it really only cost $63. Thanks for letting me know what wonderful deals liftopia offered.
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 16 2011 - 10:33 AM
Go to Fireside Burgers & Tap. Great food and service!
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 09 2011 - 03:44 PM
The skiing was a lot of fun despite the icy/hard-packed conditions. Groomed runs were nice. The village is a little spread out and not very busy.
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 09 2011 - 03:25 PM
My first time ever snowboarding and i loved it! i learned really quickly! can't wait to go back!
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 07 2011 - 06:02 PM
I'm a blue diamond. Between intermediate and advanced. We love boarding on the backside of the mountain. There are some great runs and you can avoid a lot of the crowds.
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 03 2011 - 10:56 PM
Warm sunny day on the BIG Mountain! I never took the same lift twice, and Midway $2 PBR is the only way to spend your lunch!
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 03 2011 - 11:55 AM
Get a map, the place is huge.
Mammoth Mountain review written Feb 01 2011 - 12:16 PM
As others have said, Mammoth has a great variety of terrain and difficulty level, which is great for novice & intermediate skiers gradually improving. It's worth mentioning that on the weekends, many of the locals ski at June Mtn, which has much less crowding, and slightly better snow grooming
Mammoth Mountain review written Jan 31 2011 - 03:35 PM
Mammoth Rocks and we always call the Mammoth City Concierge for our lodging rentals since they get the most discounts. They have great re-run specials if you go a lot. Ask for Kathy or Andy they always help us
Mammoth Mountain review written Jan 30 2011 - 02:51 PM
When at the bars ask what the specials are-you might find a few,The Mill always has a special of the day, chair 22 usually short lines, and more advanced, and while snowing the most visible runs in the trees.
Mammoth Mountain review written Jan 28 2011 - 01:23 AM
Mammoth rules. snow conditions, weather conditions, fast lifts, awesome for skiers and snowboarders, food, bloody mary's, staff, views.
Arguably as good or better than anywhere else
Mammoth Mountain review written Jan 27 2011 - 10:48 PM
I've been to Mammoth twice this season to enjoy the massive amounts of snow that dumped on them last month and I can't wait to go back. I'm an intermediate boarder and there are plenty of trails to ride here. There were never any lines to wait in and not many people on the slopes to avoid. Beginners will definitely progress here with the multitude of blues to choose from!
Mammoth Mountain review written Jan 26 2011 - 02:12 PM
try skiing on the green slpoe all day
I thought i could jump in after being an intermediate snowboarder but I was wrong
Mammoth Mountain review written Jan 23 2011 - 12:38 AM
I've skied at Mammoth since the early 70's (lift tickets were $8.00) and except for rising costs (welcome to the 21st century) Mammoth is better all the time. In places where there once one hours lift lines all the time, like chair #2, now there are virtually no lines at all. The slopes are groomed beautifully and the area host are the friendliest of any area. Just came back from a nice 2 days trip and skied so many runs, my legs are jelly! Can't wait to go back.
Mammoth Mountain review written Jan 21 2011 - 03:03 PM
This mountain has it all. From the many freestyle parks to the steepest drops for the adrenaline junky. A beginner can learn on Mammoth's wide runs. Kind of windy but tolerable on the lower half.
An atmosphere any family can enjoy. A vibrant bar scene for singles. Great restaurants and shopping.
One tip; Look on this site for cheaper ticket deals. I think lift tickets are appropriately priced but some would like to ride cheaper. And look for deals on accommodations on the web.
Mammoth Mountain review written Jan 17 2011 - 08:03 PM
Mammoth rocks! The snowboard park has a few different levels. If it's your first time, start off on the boxes then try the rails.
Go to VRBO to fing more affordable places to stay that arent owened by the $$ mountain.
Base Camp and Fireside have great, affordable chow.
Mammoth Mountain review written Dec 08 2010 - 04:29 PM
It'll take you a week to really cover the whole mountain. Lots of very long runs and expert terrain. Also great for mountain biking in the summer.
Mammoth Mountain review written Nov 27 2009 - 11:35 PM
Mammoth is awesome in terrain variation - steeps, backside cruising, and bump heaven on Lincoln Mountain (the named "hill" on the front side of the mountain). If you're looking to escape the crowds for a relaxing day of chill terrain, check out June Mountain, sister to Mammoth, just 30 minutes north up the highway. Best kept secret in the Sierras!
Mammoth Mountain review written Sep 24 2009 - 10:59 PM