MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN

Ski & Snowboard Resort Review

Mammoth Mountain, CA , USA is the highest winter resort in California and enjoys one of the longest winter seasons in North America, usually opening in November and closing in June.

Mammoth Mountain Ski and Snowboard Terrain

A 'mammoth' mountain in size with terrain consisting of double black diamond chutes and trails, cliffs, ungroomed rolling back bowls, trees, perfect corduroy long trails, beginner only areas and 3 terrain parks and 2 halfpipes. The on mountain maintenance is second to none, as is state of the art efficient lift system.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Advanced skiing and Snowboarding

After a snowfall head straight to the top of the Panorama Gondola for steep open terrain in Hangman's Hollow and Upper Dry Creek. Take a look at the tree skiing and snowboarding found around chair 22 for some of the best tree riding in the region.

Intermediate

The St Anton trail is long, well groomed and fast as is the area under and around Chair 9, the Gold Hill and Quicksilver trails in particular. Advanced intermediates should go to Cornice Bowl to experience off piste powder. Chair 14 located in the Santiago Bowl on the backside of the mountain also has some challenging steeper trails.

Beginner

Beginners learn to ski and snowboard in the area around Chair 7, next to Canyon Lodge. Once skills develop the Easy Rider green trail, located at the top of the Roller Coaster Express, is great fun as it winds its way down around the mountain ending at the Mill Cafe.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Mammoth Mountain Terrain Park and Halfpipe

The three ‘Unbound’ terrain parks, each cater for different ability levels with varying sized boxes, jumps and rails. The ‘Unbound Main Park’ hosts frequent competitions throughout the season including the Winter Gravity Games. There is one superpipe of standard size and the impressive 600 foot long ‘Super Duper Pipe’ boasting 22 feet high walls and a 25 foot transition.

Explore Mammoth Mountain Tours

Complementary 2 ½ hour mountain tours hosted by Mammoth Mountain’s friendly Mountain Hosts take place every day throughout the season. Those interested meet at the Host signs at Canyon Lodge and Main Lodge at 10.15am.

Other Activities at Mammoth Mountain

Off the skis and snowboard Mammoth Mountain has many activities available; cross country skiing, snowmobiling, tobogganing, dog sleigh rides and hot air ballooning.

Mammoth Mountain can be explored at night on a guided snowshoe hike through the wilderness, or if you prefer to stay warm as a snow-cat transports you to mid mountain for Mammoth's highest fine dining restaurant, Parallax,for a five course gourmet dinner and fine wine.

Shopping at the Village at Mammoth Mountain

Skiing and Snowboard retail stores McCoy Sports, Surefoot and Unbound all stock the latest equipment and hire gear along with designer fashion stores, souvenir shops and a small general store.

Restaurants at the Village at Mammoth Mountain

There are a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars in the village. Hennessey's is best for people watching and serves breakfast lunch and dinner and stays open late.

Restaurant Lulu has Provencal rustic fare combined with a welcoming friendly atmosphere and Side Door Cafe serves delicious savoury and sweet crepes with an extensive wine list.

Specialty New York pizzas are sold by the slice at 5 Boroughs Pizza.

Nightlife at the Village at Mammoth Mountain

The main nightspot at the Village is at Lakanuki, a Hawaiian tiki bar offering cocktails and dancing into the wee hours of the night!

Shopping at Mammoth Lakes

The shopping at Mammoth Lakes is not limited, with over 8 ski and snowboard equipment stores like Wave Rave Snowboard Shop which is owned and operated by snowboarders, P3 Ski and Snowboard Shop and Mammoth Sporting Goods who can help you with ski and snowboard equipment plus hiking, biking and fishing equipment.

The Mammoth Lakes has large brand factory outlet markets, souvenir and gift stores, art galleries and food markets.

Restaurants at Mammoth Lakes

There are a wide variety of dining cuisines at Mammoth Lakes including Asian, American, Contemporary, French, German, Irish and Mexican restaurants as well as traditional diners and fast food outlets.

Slocums Grill has delicious house smoked ribs and prime beef and a large bar, it’s popular so make sure you have make reservation in advance.

For a Mexican fix don’t go past Coco’s Locos who offer dine in or take out Mexican and seafood dishes.

A free shuttle service operates between Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Mountain regularly throughout the day.

New for 2007/2008 at Mammoth Mountain

The six passenger high speed Cloud Nine Chairlift has replaced the old Chair 9. The new chairlift will move 2,400 snow riders an hour, which is double the capacity of the old chairlift, taking only six minutes.

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N. Jones, CA. March 2006 Mammoth by name, Mammoth by nature, all resulting in a Mammoth vacation!! It may be expensive and very crowded on weekends with the LA crowd but mid week off shoulder periods are the times to go. I experienced some of the best powder of the season at Mammoth, as well as some of the best weather, I don't know what I did but the snow gods loved me, it snowed every night and the sun shone every day while I was there. China Bowl and West Bowl were my big attractions early in the day before heading over to Outpost for lunch and a 'play' around Chair 14. Basically the mountain has everything you want in a resort; impeccably groomed long cruising trails, bumps, open bowls and endless glades. The terrain parks are top notch too.

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