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Mammoth Lakes, CA (Directions)
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Last Updated: 5/24/2012 9:19 PM

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Overview

  • 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... 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
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Operations

Status

Open

Lifts Open/Total

2 of 29

Weekday Hours

Mon-Fri: 7:30a-2:00p

Trails Open/Total

20 of 150

Weekend Hours

Sat/Sun: 7:30a-2:00p

Acres Open/Total

750 of 3500

Stats & Conditions

Base Elevation

7,953 ft

24-hr Snowfall

0"

Vertical Drop

3,100 ft

Avg Base Depth

12-36"

Peak Elevation

11,053 ft

Photos

Mammoth Mountain Logo
Mammoth Mountain Logo
Mammoth Mountain Trail Map
Mammoth Mountain Trail Map

Reviews & Tips (38)

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!
written May 09 2011 - 11:03 AM
 
Danna Advanced Skier
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.
written Apr 10 2011 - 08:34 AM
 
Doris Intermediate Snowboarder
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.
written Apr 07 2011 - 03:30 PM
 
Rose Intermediate Snowboarder
I just got back from Mammoth with over 8' of new snow. It was truly the best skiing I've ever done and I got all of my lift tickets through liftopia.
written Mar 25 2011 - 12:09 PM
 
Tony Advanced Skier
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.
written Mar 20 2011 - 10:24 PM
 
Maria Advanced Snowboarder
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.
written Mar 18 2011 - 08:25 PM
 
Taz Advanced Skier
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.
written Mar 17 2011 - 03:02 PM
 
Christina Petter Intermediate Skier
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....
written Mar 14 2011 - 12:33 PM
 
Double D Intermediate Snowboarder
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.
written Mar 14 2011 - 07:35 AM
 
Joe Advanced Skier
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!
written Mar 13 2011 - 07:31 PM
 
QOTU Intermediate Snowboarder
Never ski with Tim!
written Mar 12 2011 - 04:01 PM
 
Scott Beginner Skier
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!
written Mar 10 2011 - 03:22 PM
 
Russ Intermediate Skier
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.
written Mar 08 2011 - 11:43 AM
 
Neil Advanced Snowboarder
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.
written Feb 26 2011 - 09:24 PM
 
Nick Kim (Intermediate Skier) Intermediate Skier
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
written Feb 26 2011 - 02:13 PM
 
Tawnya Intermediate Skier
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
written Feb 25 2011 - 09:32 PM
 
scott chasin Intermediate Skier
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 :(
written Feb 25 2011 - 02:26 PM
 
parkstar Intermediate Snowboarder
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.
written Feb 25 2011 - 07:21 AM
 
Alex Advanced Snowboarder
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.
written Feb 16 2011 - 10:33 AM
 
Gale Intermediate Skier
Go to Fireside Burgers & Tap. Great food and service!
written Feb 09 2011 - 03:44 PM
 
none Advanced Skier
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.
written Feb 09 2011 - 03:25 PM
 
ski-dude Advanced Skier
My first time ever snowboarding and i loved it! i learned really quickly! can't wait to go back!
written Feb 07 2011 - 06:02 PM
 
(blank) Intermediate Snowboarder
I'm not a beginner, but I'm definitely probably not intermediate, either. I really enjoyed Mammoth! Since it was such a wide mountain, everything was really spaced out, and it did not feel super crowded. It was my first time here, and I was very impressed.
written Feb 07 2011 - 02:41 PM
 
Jennifer Lien Intermediate Snowboarder
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.
written Feb 03 2011 - 10:56 PM
 
Katharine Intermediate Snowboarder
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!
written Feb 03 2011 - 11:55 AM
 
Blake Advanced Snowboarder
Get a map, the place is huge.
written Feb 01 2011 - 12:16 PM
 
Eric Intermediate Snowboarder
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
written Jan 31 2011 - 03:35 PM
 
Jon Intermediate Skier
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
written Jan 30 2011 - 02:51 PM
 
Rusty Advanced Skier
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.
written Jan 28 2011 - 01:23 AM
 
Scott the TUX Advanced Skier
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
written Jan 27 2011 - 10:48 PM
 
Randy Advanced Skier
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!
written Jan 26 2011 - 02:12 PM
 
Snowboard Sally Intermediate Snowboarder
try skiing on the green slpoe all day I thought i could jump in after being an intermediate snowboarder but I was wrong
written Jan 23 2011 - 12:38 AM
 
john shin Intermediate Snowboarder
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.
written Jan 21 2011 - 03:03 PM
 
Ray S. Advanced Skier
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.
written Jan 17 2011 - 08:03 PM
 
Ceez Barrientos Intermediate Snowboarder
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.
written Dec 08 2010 - 04:29 PM
 
All Levels Here! Intermediate Snowboarder
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.
written Nov 27 2009 - 11:35 PM
 
Kev Advanced Skier
Mammoth is great family resort. Their terrain parks run the gamut from super easy for the little ones to down-right awesome for the experts. We love to go for spring break. Still tons of snow (and the occasional snow storm) but no crowds. We skiied Easter Sunday and virtually had the whole mountain to ourselves.
written Nov 02 2009 - 08:22 AM
 
Mom in the Middle Intermediate Skier
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!
written Sep 24 2009 - 10:59 PM
 
Jason Veenker Advanced Skier

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