Mammoth Lakes is open for the season

After a foot of fresh snowfall, Mammoth has opened ahead of schedule for the 26/27 winter season. Lifts started spinning on November 5, with complimentary coffee and hot chocolate for the first skiers and riders on the mountain. With record-breaking snow conditions expected thanks to El Niño and Unbound Terrain Parks celebrating their 30th anniversary, the 26/27 season is set to be a special one.

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Mammoth mountain is California’s highest chairlift service peak and is known for its ideal snow conditions that often allow for the season to extend into the summer months, so visitors have plenty of time to get out and enjoy what Mammoth has to offer. The 26/27 is set to be a recording breaking one, with forecasters predicting California’s Central Sierra to get the brunt of the heavy El Niño snowfall. With four base lodges, 150 named trails, 11 terrain parks and 3,500 acres of skiable terrain, the mountain is an endless source of adventure for skiers and boarders.

Skiers and boarders who prefer a half pipe to a groomed black diamond will enjoy what Mammoth has to offer. This season Mammoth’s iconic Unbound Terrain Parks will be celebrating 30 years. Park lovers can enjoy two half pipes alongside more than 100 jibs and over 40 jumps, across the resort's 10 terrain parks. Unbound has led the industry in creativity, innovation and quality for the last three decades so Mammoth is the perfect place for those who prefer to spend their time perfecting their jumps over their turns.

Alongside endless fun on the snow, visitors can also enjoy a plethora of activities to enjoy in the winter weather. Snowshoeing is the perfect way to explore Mammoth’s winter wonderland at a slower pace, some roads transform into trails for the winter, so visitors can explore over 140 miles (225 km) of tracks that wind throughout Mammoth Lakes and into the expanse of the Inyo National Forest. For those wanting to enjoy the snow at speed, the Eastern Sierra delivers some of the best snowmobiling in the West. With 80 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and 75,000 acres to explore, guided snowmobile tours and self-guided trips make it easy for visitors with all levels of experience to have a go.

Flying into Mammoth Lakes

Visitors can access Mammoth easier than ever with an expanded flight service for the 26/27 season. United are offering a year-round flight service from San Francisco (SFO), plus an expanded service offered through Denver (DEN), landing at the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport in Bishop, 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. Direct flights are also available through Advanced Air from both Carlsbad (CLD) and Hawthorne-LA (HHR) to Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH), just a 15-minute drive away from the village.

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