Skiing Mammoth Mountain
Located in the Sierra Nevada Range, this California mountain is known for its record snowfall, phenomenal spring skiing, and legendary après ski. Getting to Mammoth mountain can be quite the journey, but its well worth it! Here is a guide on how to travel to Mammoth, where to stay, gear rentals, and trail specs. Now lets get to shredding!
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Travel
Airports
Mammoth Lakes Airport (20 min drive)
Does have direct flights from LAX, but expensive option
Reno International Airport (3 hour drive)
Closest international airport
Las Vegas International Airport (5 hour drive)
Las Angeles International Airport (5 1/2 hour drive)
Transportation
Easiest way to get to the mountain is renting a car and driving, once at the mountain use the free shuttle system to get around!
Another way is to use shuttle systems from the airport to the mountain (except Las Vegas, as they don’t have a direct shuttle system)
Where to stay in Mammoth Mountain
In the town of Mammoth Mountain options
Great if you want to enjoy the downtown shopping and restaurant area
Trail Tips and Mountain Info
For beginners
Stick to the Main lodge area or Canyon lodge as there are multiple green runs around those areas
Less crowded areas
We found that Chair 12 was way less crowded than the popular Broadway express area
Less crowded way down from the Summit is definitely taking the backside down (will also hit the bar that’s located on the backside of the mountain near Chair 13!)
Gondola > Road Runner > Santiago > Chair 13 > take any route all the way to the bottom
