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Mammoth Mountain

10001 Minaret Rd · Mammoth Lakes, CA

Why you should go…

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a ski resort on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada within Inyo National Forest, founded by Dave McCoy in 1942 and now owned by Alterra Mountain Company. It covers 3,500 acres with 178 trails and 24 lifts, receiving an average of 400 inches of snow a season from November into spring. In summer the resort operates the Mammoth Bike Park, a golf course and a via ferrata climbing route.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Mammoth Mountain, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Shopping
    Quirky Fun

    The Psychic Gallery

    $25–$50

    A Mammoth Lakes storefront offering tarot, palmistry and psychic readings.

    2.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Stay
    Outdoor Adventure

    Empeiria High Sierra Hotel

    $50+

    Mammoth Lakes hotel serving as a basecamp for High Sierra skiing, hiking and mountain adventures.

    2.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Footloose Sports

    Free

    Mammoth Lakes ski, snowboard and bike shop known for custom boot fitting and seasonal rentals.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Adventure in Camping

    $50+

    Eastern Sierra outfitter that delivers and sets up fully equipped travel trailers at the campsite of your choice near Mammoth Lakes.

    2.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Mono County

    Free

    California's Eastern Sierra region of alpine lakes, national forest and mountain towns from Mono Lake to Mammoth Lakes.

    2.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    The Ski Renter

    Under $25

    A longtime Mammoth Lakes shop renting skis, snowboards, boots and winter clothing.

    2.6 mi awayMore like this