mammoth lakes

[TRAILER] SnowBrains Film “300” To Screen at Mammoth Lakes Film Festival This Memorial Day Weekend – Join Us

05.12.26 300 Thumbnail (compressed)

SnowBrains is thrilled to announce that its first-ever ski film, 300, will be screening at the Mammoth Lakes Film Festival in Mammoth Lakes, California, this Memorial Day weekend. Voted as one of the top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World in 2022, 2024, and 2025 by MovieMaker Magazine, the Mammoth Lakes Film Festival not only brings together a vibrant festival program, […]
Post Tag for Featured VideoFeatured Video
Play Video
Avatar photo SnowBrains |
0 Comments

Battle Over Hot Creek in Mammoth Lakes, CA, Reignites as Mining Firm Resubmits Gold Drilling Proposal

not hot creek mine california

The pristine headwaters of Hot Creek are once again at the center of a high-stakes environmental standoff. As reported by the advocacy group Sierra Protection Action Network (SPAN) through its “Gold Isn’t Green” campaign, Canadian-based KORE Mining has officially resubmitted a proposal to conduct exploratory gold drilling in Mono County’s Long Valley near the Eastern Sierra Mountains of California. Related: Support […]
Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Martin Kuprianowicz |
0 Comments

Mammoth Mountain, CA, “Snow Redistribution:” A Dutiful Art on an Absolutely Massive Scale

Give Michelangelo some marble, and you’ll probably get a sculpture. Give him some late-spring snow and a snowcat, and he might be Mammoth Mountain’s Director of Slope Maintenance and the Unbound Terrain Parks, Scott Cherry. Cherry organizes the resort crews who keep Mammoth and its terrain parks open long after other ski areas have shut down and transitioned to summer […]
Post Tag for BrainsBrains
Martin Kuprianowicz |
8 Comments

Mammoth Mountain, CA, to Stay Open Through Memorial Day Again After 7+ Feet of February Snow

Mammoth Mountain will remain open through Memorial Day weekend for skiing and snowboarding through at least Memorial Day weekend once again this season, after receiving more than seven feet of snow so far in February. The Eastern Sierra resort confirmed the extended operations as part of what it calls its “Second Season”—Mammoth’s annual stretch of spring skiing marked by longer […]
Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Martin Kuprianowicz |
0 Comments

Meet the Owners of High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt Near Mammoth Lakes, CA

Forty-five minutes north of Mammoth Lakes, California, lies some of the most expansive ski terrain in the Eastern Sierra. Accessing the upper alpine above Conway Summit is the key to unlocking this area. Luckily, a cat skiing operation provides direct access to the backcountry in this beautiful area without needing touring gear. High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt is one of […]
Post Tag for Featured ArticleFeatured Article
Katy Shipley |
1 Comment
"

Fishing Season Opens Saturday in Mammoth Lakes, CA, with “Fishmas” Celebrations, Derbies, and Prizes

mammoth lakes fishing

Anglers across California are gearing up for the annual fishing season opener in Mono County this Saturday, April 26—a tradition affectionately known as “Fishmas.” With alpine lakes, cold-water creeks, and well-stocked reservoirs dotting the region, the Mammoth Lakes area has long been recognized as a top destination for trout fishing in the western U.S. Locals and visitors alike will celebrate […]
Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Martin Kuprianowicz |
0 Comments

Rare Rodent-Borne Hantavirus Kills 3 in Mammoth Lakes, CA

A rare and deadly hantavirus transmitted by rodents has claimed the lives of three residents in Mammoth Lakes, California, health officials confirmed Thursday. The hantavirus-related deaths occurred between February and early April, marking an unusual spike in cases that has alarmed public health experts. The latest victim, identified only as a young adult, is the third fatality linked to hantavirus […]
Avatar photo SnowBrains |
0 Comments
"

Trip Report: Black Mountain – “North Face Chutes” | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA

Report from June 1, 2024 I was exhausted the past week after skiing 461 of the past 541 days. Yesterday was no exception. I searched for an easy one. One that wouldn’t end me… Black Mountain in Virginia Lakes appeared just right. 11,770′ Black Mountain “North Face Chutes” Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Summit (actually a ridgeline):  11,700 feet Car:  9,800 feet […]
Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Miles Clark |
0 Comments
"

Trip Report: Peak 12,691′ Paiute Pass Ridge Chutes – “Ice Fall Chute” | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA

Report from May 30, 2024 After skiing 457 of the past 537 days, I was exhausted and needed an easy tour yesterday. I’d skied 2 chutes off Paiute Pass Ridge last year and knew it was an easy hike for good steep skiing. Time to go back…  Peak 12,691′, CA – “Paiute Pass Ridge Chutes”  Icefall Couloir Details Summit (actually, this […]
Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Play Video
Miles Clark |
0 Comments
"

Trip Report: “Kindergarten Chute” on Peak 13,121′ | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA

Report from May 28, 2024 Yesterday, we went for a classic. Kindergarten Chute on Peak 13,121′ in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. We’d tried to ski this chute in early May 2024 but it looked firm and unwelcoming so we skied a chute we dubbed “Preschool Chute” along with the “Wahoo Gullies.” Fortunately, Kindergarten Chute welcomed us with […]
Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Play Video
Miles Clark |
0 Comments

Trip Report: 1 Annoyingly Long 2,700-Vertical-Foot Chute | 11,575′ Gilcrest Peak “Northeast Chutes” East Variant | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA

Report from May 22, 2024 Yesterday, we returned to Gilcrest Peak to sample the East variant of the Northeast Chutes. Last week we’d skied the Western option and it was delightful. Cool, windy weather has had us seeking east-facing or lower-elevation north-facing terrain. We parked at Lundy Lake at about 10 a.m. and started up. 11,575′ Gilcrest Peak “North Couloirs” […]
Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Miles Clark |
0 Comments
"

Trip Report: 12,100′ East Peak “East Face Chutes” | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA

Report from May 20, 2024 Yesterday, we went for a line that’s been staring me in the face for 20 years. You can see East Peak from Highway 395 and its chutes always beckon. What has always kept us away is the approach… 12,100′ East Peak “East Chutes” Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Summit (actually a ridgeline):  11,600 feet Car:  7,500 […]
Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Play Video
Miles Clark |
0 Comments

Trip Report: 13,417′ Mt. Lamarck “North Couloir” | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, California

Report from May 17, 2024 Garrett and I returned to 13,417-feet-high Mt. Lamarck’s “North Couloir” yesterday. We tried to ski Lamarck back on May 3, 2024, but it was firm that day. Instead, we skied a chute called “Valdezean Amor Couloir” and it was delicious. Yesterday was ski day #144 of my season and ski day #447 in the past […]
Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Play Video
Miles Clark |
0 Comments
"
"

Trip Report: 13,996′ Mt. Humphreys “East Couloirs” | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA

Report from May 11, 2024 Yesterday we went for a classic. 13,996′ Mt. Humphreys in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. This is one of 4 mountains on my wedding ring and I’d never skied it… 13,996′ Mt. Humphreys “East Couloirs” Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Summit (actually a ridgeline):  13,400 feet Car:  8,900 feet Vertical From Car:  4,500 feet  Vertical […]
Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Play Video
Miles Clark |
0 Comments