Explosion in Mammoth Lakes, CA, Leaves 5 People Hospitalized [UPDATED March 24, 2023] Five people were sent to the hospital after an explosion at the Val D’lesere condominiums located at 194 Hillside Drive in Mammoth Lakes, CA, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A propane tank may have caused the explosion, but the exact cause is still under investigation. Four people have subsequently been released from hospital, a fifth person, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Extends Ski Season to At Least July Thanks to the most snow in North America (and likely the world), Mammoth Mountain announced today that it will remain open for “winter” (skiing and snowboarding) operations through AT LEAST July (no firm closing day has been set). Related: A Photo Tour of the Buried Chairlifts at Mammoth Mountain, CA The announcement comes with the resort’s season snowfall record (668”) […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
A Photo Tour of the Buried Houses of Mammoth Lakes, CA This is how the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA, is looking right now after what feels like 1,000,000 atmospheric river events this season. Mammoth Mountain’s Main Lodge is currently sitting at 600″ of snowfall season-to-date. Enjoy these photos and try not to get drool on your screen… Related: How Chris Benchetler Turns Skiing into Art PHOTO TOUR (Courtesy of Peter Morning, […] SnowBrains | March 14, 2023 17 Comments
Living In A Dreamland Called Mammoth Mountain: A Mid Year Review Brought to you by Mammoth Mountain More than once, I’ve woken up in the middle of a hot summer’s night from a dream of blower powder, endless tree laps, and the coldest beers in California. Last night I woke up and realized this time it wasn’t a dream. I’m living in a real-life dreamland. My real-life dream hasn’t been taking […] Featured Article Alex K | March 1, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Main Lodge Surpasses 400″ of Snowfall This Season The latest storm system to hit the Eastern Sierra dropped 9–11″ of new snow over the past 24 hours, bringing the weekend’s storm total to 16–24″ of new snow for Mammoth Mountain. This means that Mammoth has now officially passed 400″ of snowfall at Main Lodge for this season! Check out the photos from this past weekend below—it’s looking deep out […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 6, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA’s, Upper Mountain Just Surpassed 500″ Snowfall This Season Mammoth Mountain, CA’s upper mountain just broke 500″ of snowfall for the season. 500″. That’s 42 feet of fresh snow this season. Incredible… 500″. 42-feet. That’s enough to bury a Brachiosaurus. Or two giraffes stood on top of each other. Or eight Danny DeVitos. Mammoth is the only ski resort on Earth in the 500-club. Related: The 9 Biggest Season […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 19, 2023 5 Comments
Holidays in the Mountains – Special Event Lineup at Mammoth Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA The holidays are officially here, and for those heading to the mountains to soak up the season, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Mammoth Mountain have a festive lineup of special events planned for the entire family. Related: 9 Low-Cost Gear Items Every Skier Should Consider From the 58th Annual New Years’ Eve Torch Light Parade at Big Bear’s Snow Summit […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 30, 2022 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Gets 60” of Snow After Early Season Storm Delivers One Of Biggest November Snow Totals On Record Mammoth Mountain is under 60” of fresh snow after an early season storm delivered one the biggest November snow totals on record in the Eastern Sierra. For reference, this is already the snowiest November of the last 10 years at Mammoth—and it’s only November 9. Mammoth will be open top-to-bottom this weekend, with access to the summit from the gondola. Canyon […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | November 9, 2022 0 Comments