Mammoth, CA, Report: Chasing Bernie Rosow Around On Hit Upper Mountain Circuit Report from July 9 & 10, 2023 Almost too much has happened in the past two days… Sunday: We chased Bernie Rosow on his upper mountain circuit and the guy went off Big airs gapping from mogul to mogul on the steeps We swam in the pool and soaked in the hot tub Watched the Altablader twirl and umbrella Monday: […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | July 11, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth, CA Report: Disturbingly Fun Terrain Park Laps With Bernie Rosow In Touring Bindings Report from July 7, 2023 On Friday I showed up to Mammoth Mountain hoping to rip some park laps. They had taken down the small of the 2 big jumps and I was too scared to hit the big one so I went to the mini park on Forest Trail. To my delight, they’d beefed up the mini jumps just […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | July 9, 2023 0 Comments
Organization “No Hot Creek Mine” Opposes Drilling Near Mammoth Lakes, CA Thanks to a categorical exclusion granted to Canadian mining company KORE, exploratory drilling for gold will begin this summer just ten miles outside of Mammoth Lakes. The area proposed for drilling is in Hot Creek Geologic site; a world-class fishing, angling, and hiking destination, as well as the ancestral homeland of the Kootzaduka Tribe which still utilizes and inhabits the […] Industry News Tate Sundberg | July 7, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth, CA, Report: High Speed Slush Moguls, 360s, a Mountain of Wiggles, & a River Surf Report from June 3 & 5, 2023 Brought to you by Mammoth Mountain “I’ll surf or ski.” – Kush, Jerry McGuire Mammoth is skiing incredibly well right now. On Saturday, we skied top to bottom, threw 360s, and slid a mountain of wiggles. Mammoth has about six wiggles right now, and a couple of them are world-class. When the race […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | June 6, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: McGee Creek Peak, CA – 2,800-Vertical-Foot “Wineglass Couloir” Report from May 18, 2023 Brought to you by Mono County Tourism Chasing Connery Lundin down “Wineglass Couloir” yesterday was a blast! Yesterday, we went for a fun chute after scaring ourselves a bit on Tuesday’s very steep “Pete’s Dream.” Wineglass Couloir is 2,800 vertical feet! It also isn’t freezing at night, so Wineglass Couloir’s NW aspect was perfect. This line […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 19, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: 13,005′ Mt. Morgan, CA – Nevahbe Ridge Gullies Report from May 10, 2023 Brought to you by Mono County Tourism 4:45am alarm clock. Blue Danube by Johan Strauss II (because it’s such a beautiful song, it hurts a little less to wake up so early). We left the house at 5:30 and headed due south for 13,005′ Mt. Morgan, CA. The roads are still buried in snow here so […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 10, 2023 0 Comments
Sierra Nevada, CA Report: Earthquake Dome’s “Wiggle-Bottom” Chute Report from Cinco de Mayo, 2023 Brought to you by Mono County Tourism While skiing at Mammoth Mountain, CA this morning we noticed some cool, short, spicy-looking chutes across the valley. Mammoth, CA Report: Winter Persists With Cinco De Mayo Fun All Over The Mountain in Sun, Cloud, Cold, & Wind We joked about skiing them but weren’t sure there […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 5, 2023 1 Comment
A Photo Tour of the Buried Houses of Mammoth Lakes, CA | Spring 2023 Photos from May 2 & 3, 2023 We just arrived in Mammoth Lakes, CA, on Monday, and we cannot believe how much snow is here. The houses are still absolutely buried. Related: A Photo Tour of the Buried Chairlifts at Mammoth Mountain, CA We drove around town today and yesterday and took these photos of the most buried houses we […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | May 4, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth, CA Report: Mini-Powder Day After 550-Mile Drive from Park City, UT Via The Clown Motel Report from May 2, 2023 On Monday, May 1, 2023, I drove from Park City, UT to Mammoth Lakes, CA. The drive was spectacularly gorgeous. Nevada is green, full of snow, and its dry lake beds have water. The view of the Sierra as you roll over the final hills is stunning. The White Mountains also took my breath away. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 2, 2023 0 Comments
Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA, Rescinds Evacuation Warning for Properties Damaged by Significant Snowfall The Town of Mammoth Lakes rescinded an Evacuation Warning on April 25, 2023, for properties damaged by heavy snowfall that posed a potential threat to life and property. Related: A Photo Tour of the Buried Houses of Mammoth Lakes, CA The Town recommends property owners continue to report structural damage by calling (760) 965-3629 to talk to Town staff and/or […] SnowBrains | April 28, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, “Snow Farming:” A Dutiful Art on an Absolutely Massive Scale Give Michaelangelo 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 that keep Mammoth and its terrain parks open long after other ski areas have already shut down and transitioned toward […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | April 25, 2023 8 Comments
Another Explosion at Mammoth Lakes, CA, as Town Urges People to Clear Propane Lines On April 1, 2023, around 1:30 a.m., an unoccupied single-family home on Juniper Road, Mammoth lakes, CA, was rocked by a massive explosion. Emergency crews responded to the scene of the explosion, which also caused a structure fire, resulting in the evacuation of nearby residences. Additionally, the fire caused snowmelt flooding, resulting in the evacuation of a nearby condominium complex. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 2, 2023 1 Comment
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
Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA, Issues Evacuation Warning | Snow Damaged Properties Pose Threat to Life The Town of Mammoth Lakes issued an Evacuation Warning on March 16, 2023, for snow-damaged properties that pose a potential threat to life and property. Be aware that several structures throughout the Town of Mammoth Lakes have collapsed or experienced significant structural damage. On 17th March 2023, two structures were Red Tagged, displacing several local families. If you have not […] SnowBrains | March 20, 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
LA Kings Announce Historic New Ice Rink Partnership in Mammoth Lakes, CA The New “LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes” Will be Located Within the Town’s Brand-New Community Recreation Center and is Set to Open to the Public in 2023 The Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), and Mammoth Lakes Recreation have launched a historic new, community-driven partnership with National Hockey League (NHL) franchise, the LA Kings. As part of the […] SnowBrains | December 8, 2022 1 Comment
Mammoth Lakes, CA, Voted Best Ski Town 2022 Mammoth Lakes, California, has won the honor of “Best Ski Town” in North America in the 2022 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest. Related: What’s New for Winter ‘22-23 in Mammoth Lakes, CA Mammoth Lakes is home to Mammoth Mountain and is surrounded by the Eastern Sierra wilderness that Ansel Adams made famous. With a long history as a basecamp for […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2022 0 Comments
Mammoth Lakes, CA, Announces Plans to Build 466 Affordable Housing Units With a current population of 8,200 residents, the Town of Mammoth Lakes plans to develop 466 affordable units which will be available to the local workforce. 244 of these units will either be occupied or under construction by the end of 2023. Project Details Bridge Program Description: Converting 12 Market Rate units to affordable deed restricted units in exchange for providing interested parties […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 17, 2022 0 Comments
Mammoth, CA Report: Splendiferous Skiing w/ Surfer Steve in June! Report from June 1 & 2, 2022 It’s June. It’s June and Mammoth is still skiing splendiferously! I was blown away by how good it skied today and yesterday. It didn’t hurt that we got about 4 or 5 hard freezes in a row. Skiing in a T-shirt and shorts? Not exactly this May and June. It’s often been cool […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | June 2, 2022 0 Comments
New York-Style Pizza and High-Caliber Concerts in the “Switzerland of California” Some call the area surrounding June Lake the “Switzerland of California.” It’s home to four alpine lakes, towering peaks, a quaint, European-style mountain village, locally-owned and operated cafes and restaurants, a microbrewery, a cannabis shop, a spa facility, world-class backcountry skiing, and two Ikon Pass ski areas: June Mountain, which is right in town, and Mammoth Mountain, which is about […] Martin Kuprianowicz | December 13, 2021 5 Comments
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