Winter is coming to Mammoth Lakes

Over the month of October Mammoth has seen the seasons change from Autumn to Winter. With a storm on the way this week, predicted to bring 1–3 inches of snow at Main Lodge and 3–5 inches from McCoy Station to the top of Mammoth Mountain, the winter season is well and truly upon the iconic mountain resort. With Mammoth Lakes expected to receive heavy snowfall as a result of this year’s El Niño, the season is set to be a record breaker.

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. 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 definitely enjoy what Mammoth has to offer, with 10 terrain parks covering 100 acres. 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. 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 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).

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