The Skiers' Guide to Mammoth Mountain

Skiing in Mammoth was one of the first experiences I had as a family! We found the area beautiful, and would stay on the slops from when the lifts open until they closed! Apart from the quality of the skiing, we loved the names for the pistes as well and will definitely be coming back again to challenge Huevos Grandes, a black piste. The only downside Id find for the resort if I were going alone is that it is really essential to have a car, I did not find the public transport around the resort particularly useful on occasion but would still highly recommend!

The mountain is Mammoth! A great selection of terrain, most of it above the tree line. Some excellent steep chutes and cornices to throw yourself off or an insane terrain parkif you like more controlled air. Cruisey blues are great taking you for long journeys around the mountain. My favourite runs are the chutes off the foot accessed Hemlocks and trees in the Dragons back area.

Favorite park on the ikon pass. definitely for the more advanced rider but if you can manage, it will be a great time with great scenery and great snow.

Incredible place with super b vibes. Best resort closer to LA. The apres ski parties are one of the absolute best in California

Mammoth is the greatest of all time, the snow, the people, the good vibes! No mountain in the world gets me excited to ride as much as mammoth (sneaky tip) jibs is a really quiet run and if you ride down there its absolutely silent and beautiful

Mammoth is very expensive and very crowded on weekends but has lots of runs and so many sides of the mountains. Has some fun runs.

Enjoyed spring skiing temps jn January in 40sDue to lack of recent snow both moguls and glades were iced over and not many using. Being from the east I dipped into outer trees and was delighted at the spacing of the pines but kept my longtime habit of avoiding runs locals aren't usingConditions were amazing as was amount of trails and lifts open even on quiet days after the holiday weekend. Stayed on outskirts of village, amount of shops and restaurants open was amazing. Downtown not far away ,used Bishop airport easy ride due to clear roads.One good dump and this place will be top level. We loved all the blues,blueblacks and black bowls. Didn't have the guts to attempt double black chutes.This rates with tahoe,steamboat and cottonwood canyon Utah for best of the west!

Very good resort for all level of skiers and boarders alike. We were not waiting long for the lifts. Plenty of lunch time options all over the mountain. Already booked the next trip!

Always a good time in Mammoth! The terrain variety is incredible, with something for everyone. The snow conditions are usually excellent, especially after a good storm, and the views are breathtaking. The lifts are fast and the staff is super friendly. Overall, Mammoth is a must visit!

This is my home resort. Ski here >10 days a year. This is a large resort with world class terrain. Main gondola fits 8 people. There are several new high speed 6 person lifts. There are nice tree runs and chutes. On mountain dining is ok, overpriced compared to abroad. $20 for a burger. Apre ski eating options are mediocre and lacking. Town life is lacking. Best for experienced skiers that don't have to go back to the Base often. Lifts at the bases usually have long waits. Oftentimes gondola and upper mountains close due to strong winds. Snow is Sierra cement and wet. Not like Colorado or Utah powderr.

Mammoth is amazing! There is a variety of runs for a variety of skill types, with access to terrain parks, moguls, gulleys, off piste shoots, and easy to access tree runs! I havent met someone who didnt like this mountain. After riding the apres starts at 3, and they have bumping djs that keep the party going even during blizzards! Most accommodations via the mountain are less than 10 minutes and the town has a great set of shuttles that guarantee easy mountain access wherever you end up. Something I would highly recommend is stopping in bishop (the neighboring town) for their baked goods and famous sheepherders bread for easy mountain carbs. This is the ideal place for those with an ikon pass and large groups. I was just there with 30 people to celebrate some good powder and everyone had a great time!

One of my favorite resorts ever! Ive learned to ride here and love it every time I come! Be ready to spend a pretty penny on food, lodge and tickets, but in my opinion, its well worth it for the best slopes in California!

Very crowded on weekends- best time to ski is mid-week, non holiday.

Rarely has good powder- thats why they call it Sierra cement

My home ski resort. Cant say enough of this place. Everything is just perfect. Love this resort

Some of the best in California, certainly the best under 6 hours from Los Angeles. A little too many people for my taste but much less than bear mountain. When it gets powder it really turns on, super fun. Top closes often due to wind unfortunately. If youre used to riding in lower vis stormy conditions on a white out day you can get excellent runs to yourself as most of the people who ride there are more fair weather skiers and snowboarders, but that being said the first powder day of the season is usually beyond crowded. Honestly probably better to go hike for it on those early powder days.

The terrain parks are excellent if youre a very competent / brave park boarder / skier. My only complaint is that they really should have some more progressive parks. Something between the discovery park (which is tiny and really difficult to keep speed up for) and South Park which is more middle of the road. There isnt really a park to progress from disco to South Park, you kind of just gotta buck up and send it. Sometimes there will be a snake run hidden here or there with more manageable park features but thats not a guarantee.

My biggest complaint would be how the traffic tends to get caught around mill and due to wind closures people do get bottlenecked in certain areas. Its not terrible but the reality is that there are just tons and tons of people that go there so there really isnt a great way to manage it. Theyre upgrading chairs at the bottom but youll still see crazy lines every now and then, they do a good job and getting things moving to ease that when it happens but its just a lot of people even for how big the mountain is. I would love to see some of the other mountains in the area opened up with lifts, especially on a pow day. Ive scoped some lines on the surrounding mountains from the town, although maybe I just need to invest in a split set up!

TLDR: its a damn good mountain especially when it turns on, my biggest complaint is just all of the other people lol

My favorite resort. Cool mountain town there decently affordable. Hard to get to which will limit crowds outside of peak weekends. Really cool area with a ton to do in early and late season.

Mammoth is by far my favorite mountain in California. You can ski well
Into the summer time (seasons are long) and they really have something for everyone! I could go time after time and still love it! They recently added a super fun apres scene to one of their lodges in the past years and it really cant be beat!

I know Mammoth Mountain very well, it is my home Mountain. It is exactly is. Its name suggests, Mammoth. Big terrain, has something for everybody, and they Uber long season stretching into June usually. Snow comes in big 3 to 6 foot dumps and otherwise often sunny and blue skies. Weather generally is warmer than most resorts in the US. They do some spectacular Events, including night of lights, which is a firework and other light show in December, Pond skim in April and Early ups For ikon Passholders

Ive been riding in Mammoth Mountain for about 14 seasons, and Im still not tired of it. There is so much to choose from when the mountain is up and running at full capacity and the mountain staff does such an awesome job taking care of the mountain and being of help Whenever help is needed. It has definitely gotten more expensive over the past couple of seasons, especially the lodging. The dining options on the mountain are great, even for vegetarians, which I am. I love Mammoth. Its my happy place.

Base areas can get pretty crowded, but spreading out should find much smaller lines. There are gourmet grilled cheeses for sale on the back side - dont miss them!