Great Snow/Skiing/Snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain in Northern California – February 3rd, 2003

 

For all those interested in the best skiing in California and some of the best in all of the USA, Mammoth Mountain is the place to be. The mountain just invested over 24 million dollars for improvements to the resort. There is a new Gondola that links the new village to the slopes. The village is beginning to take occupancy this spring after the finishing of the Phase 1 plan. There are many new places being built and new accomodations to visit and stay at. One is Juniper Springs Lodge located at the base of the new Eagle Express Lift. One can also stay near the Main Lodge at the Mammoth Mountain Inn and get on the mountain bright and early being so close.

Only about a 5 hour drive from the Los Angeles area, Mammoth offers an incredible variety of terrain for all levels. With 29 total lifts and the top elevation being over 11,000 feet, the mountain is getting more and more popular. There is one Express Six Pack, 8 Express Quads, 1 regular Quad, 7 Triple Chairs, 5 Double Chairs, 3 Gondolas, 4 Surface and a partridge in a pair tree. The diversity is some of the best in the country which includes 30% advanced, 40% intermediate, and 30% beginner runs. There is snowmaking ability on 46 trails but the mountain averages about 385 inches with a lot of powder and great places to ski or snowboard.

Other activities at Mammoth include a fantastic sports school for any/all levels of skiing or snowboarding.  The Edge Performance Center at the Main Lodge or Canyon Lodge offers a great selection of Demos in the most state of the art equipment. Snowmobiling guided adventure tours are another great option to do if you would like to try something new and exciting.

The mountain also features two kids learning centers with lessons and/or rentals along with a child care program for the very little ones. There are many restaurants on the mountain which include BBQ, Food Courts, Cafe’s, Pubs, and Bars conveniently located for all.

Weather you have been to Mammoth before or not, it is not to be missed and sooner or later you will take advantage of some beautiful snow falling.

The mountain is open from 8:30am till 4pm everyday. Adult ticket prices cost $60 per day on the weekends and holidays unless you purchase a season pass. Big discounts apply if you buy it early. For more information, please visit www.mammothmountain.com. or call 1-(800)mammoth.