California, USAAbout
Mammoth Mountain is California's premier ski destination — a massive volcano in the Eastern Sierra with over 3,500 acres of terrain, a summit at 11,053ft, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America often running into June.
The Mountain
Cornice Bowl for powder, Lincoln Mountain for steeps, Broadway for long groomed runs.
Ideal conditions:Sierra storm cycle dropping heavy snow, cold temperatures, light winds on the upper mountain
Local Tips
1
Mammoth gets enormous snowfall — sometimes 400+ inches per season.
2
The season can run until June or even July in big snow years.
3
LA skiers crowd the mountain on weekends — go midweek if possible.
4
The drive from LA through the Owens Valley is stunning — worth the road trip.
Weekend Strike
Mammoth Weekend
Friday
Fly into Mammoth Lakes (MMH) or drive from LA (5hrs). Stay in Mammoth Lakes town. Dinner at Toomey's.
Saturday
Gondola to the top at 9am. Cornice Bowl and Lincoln Mountain. Après at Mammoth Mountain Inn.
Sunday
Morning laps, drive or fly back.
Full Week Strike
Eastern Sierra Week
Day 1
Arrive Mammoth Lakes.
Day 2
Explore the main mountain — 28 lifts of terrain.
Day 3
Powder day — Cornice Bowl and the backside.
Day 4
Drive to June Mountain — smaller, quieter, same Epic Pass.
Day 5
Hot Creek Geological Site — natural hot springs.
Day 6
Final full day at Mammoth.
Day 7
Drive or fly home.
Live Conditions
6.1"
15.5cm
7 Day Forecast Snowfall
0"
0cm
Snow Depth
63°F
17°C
Low Temp
0%
Chance of Snow
11mph
Wind Speed
12,589ft
3837m
Freeze Level
Clear
3 Day Forecast
Today
Clear
0.0" snow
63°F
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Best Months
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Trip Cost Estimate
Return flights from NYC~$380
Accommodation/night~$130
5 day trip total est.~$1030