What’s New in Mammoth Lakes this winter

Heading into the 2026 season, there is plenty of new dining options and event spaces, infrastructure and safety improvements at Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain, as well as an expanded flight service, new lodging options, anniversaries, events and more in Mammoth Lakes this winter season

Ahead of the 2026-2027 winter season, Mammoth Resorts has invested nearly $13.5 million in capital improvement projects including:

• Remote Avalanche Control Systems – Mammoth and June are expanding avalanche safety with new Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) across both resorts. Nearly a decade in the making, this $5.7 million investment gives Ski Patrol more flexibility to mitigate hazards remotely in severe storms while keeping safety at the center of operations. The current project includes 16 new towers: 15 at Mammoth Mountain and one at June Mountain. The project incorporates multiple technologies selected based on the terrain and conditions where they will operate. Construction is currently underway, with installations expected to continue through October ahead of the upcoming winter season.

• 30 Years of Unbound – Unbound Terrain Parks will be celebrating 30 years during the 2026-2027 winter season. Boasting 10 terrain parks, two halfpipes, more than 100 jibs and over 40 jumps covering more than 100 acres, Unbound has led the industry in creativity, innovation and quality for the last three decades. Keep an eye out for special merchandise, activations and build outs throughout the winter season to celebrate this milestone.

• The Westin Monache Resort & Apricity – Significant improvements are being made at The Westin Monache Resort, with completion expected prior to the 2026-2027 winter ski season. Updates include a completely redesigned open-concept front entry and lobby area that flows into the hotel’s new restaurant, Apricity. Opening this fall, Apricity will feature a menu that emphasizes seafood, shareable entrees and seasonal specials. From Tikka Chicken Skewers to signature sushi rolls, there will be something for everyone. The beverage program offers a martini flight and tableside affogato service in addition to a wide range of classic cocktails and special beverages served only at Apricity.

Accommodation at Mammoth Mountain

• This winter, Mammoth Mountain will take over management of more than 40 units at 1849. Named after the year of the California Gold Rush, this addition to the Mammoth Mountain hospitality portfolio sets itself apart. Features include close proximity to slopeside skiing out of Canyon Lodge, an outdoor pool, hot tub, large recreational room, laundry and EV charging stations. This complex has a special history as well. The McCoy family built it and Dave McCoy lived in the penthouse (No. 410) for nearly a decade. The newly available units range in size from two- to four-bedroom units and can now be booked at mammothmountain.com.

In the village: New Openings and Community Developments

• Beast of the East & Lil Beast – Newly opened in town, Beast of the East offers freshly made Asian foods with high-quality ingredients, leaning heavily on traditional Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Korean dishes. Lil Beast is an attached ready-made counter inspired by Japanese 7-Eleven markets, offering onigiri, spam musubi, chicken karaage and bento boxes made fresh daily, alongside egg salad, katsu and tuna sandwiches made with Japanese milk bread.

• Wind Drift Studios X Arc’teryx – Wind Drift Studios was born from a dream to provide a physical space for people to gather and grow as individuals and a collective. Conceptualized by long-time Mammoth Lakes locals Chris Benchetler and Kimmy Fasani, the 3,000-square-foot space was opened to the public earlier this year. The space was thoughtfully reimagined from an old commercial building into a dynamic, state-of-the-art venue featuring an event space, gallery and retail area, with the flexibility to transform into a photography studio. Arc’teryx is partnering with Wind Drift Studios to carve out a space for the mountain community to connect, create and inspire. Wind Drift’s event series is a celebration of the magic of the Eastern Sierra and will feature a speaker series, film nights, art exhibitions, community workshops, music events and more. Their full events calendar can be found on the Arc’teryx website.

Events in Mammoth Lakes

Visitors to Mammoth Lakes during the 2026-2027 season can expect an epic lineup of events, including Night of Lights on December 12 Mammoth Mountain’s holiday spectacle returns again this year, a free fireworks spectacular at Canyon Lodge that lights up the Sierra sky with outdoor family activities including fire pits, live music, snowmobile rides and more. Elevation Mammoth returns March 17-21 for the 25th Annual Mammoth Gay Ski Week returns to Mammoth Lakes this season. The event features a variety of events and parties throughout the week, special pricing on lessons, rental equipment and activities at Mammoth Mountain, as well as discounted lodging and dining for all guests. To end the season, the Toyota U.S. Alpine Championships Presented by Stifel from March 31-April 7. The pinnacle of alpine skiing competition in the United States returns to Mammoth Mountain for the first time since 2005. From March 31 to April 7, the nation’s top skiers will gather to compete at one of the world’s most iconic resorts.

Flying into Mammoth Lakes

Visitors can access Mammoth easier than even with an expanded flight service this season with year-round flight service being offered by United from San Francisco (SFO), plus 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).