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Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Second Season is Still Going Strong in the Sierra

Report from June 5, 2025 As my 3:15 a.m. alarm broke the silence and stillness of the night, part of me questioned my own sanity. But after that split-second thought passed, I jumped right out of bed, beyond eager to get this day started and go skiing. In the past couple of weeks, Mammoth Mountain, California, announced not one, but […]

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John Cunningham | June 8, 2025
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What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month?

Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025
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Fishing Season Opens Saturday in Mammoth Lakes, CA, with “Fishmas” Celebrations, Derbies, and Prizes

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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 […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | April 24, 2025
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[VIDEO] Woolly the Mammoth Lands First-Ever Ski Backflip in Mascot Costume at Mammoth Mountain, CA

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In an unexpected moment of pure stoke, Mammoth Mountain’s iconic mascot, Woolly, stomped a flawless backflip on skis this week, marking what is believed to be the first-ever successful ski backflip performed by a mascot in full costume. The historic moment happened under clear skies on a perfectly built 10-foot park kicker in Mammoth’s Unbound terrain park. Witnesses say Woolly […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 10, 2025
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The 5 Best Terrain Parks in California

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This past spring, I set myself a goal: learn to ski park. My journey started learning to slide rails in the Gold Coast Park at Palisades Tahoe, California. In the summer months, I continued to learn by skiing Forest Trail and Main Park at Mammoth Mountain, California. Finally, this past month, I enjoyed skiing at an awesome early-season park at […]

Jeremy Thom | March 29, 2025
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Mono County, California: Choose Your Own Adventure

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Mono County, California: It’s Time To Choose Your Own Adventure The Eastern Sierra is a premier winter destination. Home to Mammoth and June Mountain, Mono County attracts powder chasers eager to ride storms and spend days at the resort. However, adventure lies far beyond the ski area boundaries. Let’s explore what lies beyond the ski area. It’s time to choose […]

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Aunika Skogen | March 28, 2025
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A Look at the Spring Phenomenon of Wiggle Runs

As the snow begins to soften, resorts all over experience the same incredible phenomenon: the “wiggle runs” start to appear. Also commonly referred to as “snake runs” due to their obvious appearance, they are hard to miss and a lot of fun to ski or snowboard down. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Hangmans Chute, Wipe Out, The Chair 3 Wiggle Wiggles […]

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John Cunningham | March 20, 2025
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[PHOTOS] Major Storm Drops Up to 30 Inches Overnight at Mammoth Mountain, CA, Extending Spring Season Outlook

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mammoth Mountain (@mammothmountain) A powerful winter storm has delivered 23 to 30 inches of fresh snow Mammoth Mountain since yesterday, setting up prime conditions and likely extending the resort’s spring skiing and riding season. Related: [PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Sees 25 Inches of Snow Overnight With More on the Way Resort officials […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 14, 2025
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Mammoth Mountain, CA, Ski Patroller Dies Following Valentine’s Day Avalanche

Claire Murphy, a ski patroller at Mammoth Mountain, California, has died from injuries sustained in an avalanche that occurred during routine mitigation work. The incident involved two patrollers on Lincoln Mountain on Friday, February 14. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, Closed After Inbounds Avalanche Seriously Injures Patroller Murphy was conducting avalanche mitigation efforts with a colleague when the slide occurred around […]

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AvyBrains | February 23, 2025
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Mammoth Mountain, CA, Closed After Inbounds Avalanche Seriously Injures Patroller

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An avalanche at Mammoth Mountain, California, caught two ski patrollers today, prompting the resort to close for the day. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. during routine avalanche mitigation work on Lincoln Mountain, an area known for its steep, challenging terrain. Related: 2 Avalanches Reported at Palisades Tahoe, CA One patroller was successfully extracted from the scene and is responsive, […]

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AvyBrains | February 14, 2025
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Top 5 Terrain Parks in North America

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Countless resorts worldwide have reputations for building incredible terrain parks. From unique jump lines to arrays of boxes and rails, the hard work of park crews does not go unnoticed. After an in-depth look at terrain parks in the United States and Canada, here are North America’s top five. Honorable Mention: Valhalla Terrain Park (Trollhaugen) The Midwest’s terrain park culture […]

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Quinn Brophy | February 10, 2025
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[PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Got 20″ Snow Overnight, Bringing Storm Total to 32″

Mammoth Mountain, California, is set up for a great weekend after it received an additional 9-20” of new snow overnight, bringing the storm total to 18″ at Main Lodge and up to 32” at the summit. Forecasts are calling for the storm to clear out today, with clear sunny skies in the forecast this weekend before another storm is expected […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 7, 2025
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[PHOTOS] Thanks to More Than 2-Feet of Snow This Weekend, Mammoth Mountain, CA, is 100% Open

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Don’t forget your snorkel! Over the last few days, more than two feet of snow has fallen at the summit of Mammoth Mountain, California. This has allowed mountain ops to open the entire resort, setting up a great holiday season. Related: Snowiest November At Mammoth Mountain, CA, For Over A Decade So far this season, 84” of snow has fallen, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 16, 2024
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Top 9 Ski Resorts in North America as a Professional Freeskier

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Here are my top nine personal favorite ski resorts as a professional freeskier: Related: The Top 10 Male Freeskiers of All-Time: 9. Mount Bachelor, Oregon This is where I learned to ski. It was a very special place in my heart. I did a full ski season […]

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Miles Clark | November 26, 2024
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[PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Sees Fantastic Start to the Season

Winter is roaring into California’s Sierra Nevada as Mammoth Mountain receives a massive early season snow boost. With two feet of fresh powder already on the ground and an additional three to four feet forecasted by Wednesday, the iconic resort is preparing for one of its best season openings in recent years. Mammoth opened for the season on November 15, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 25, 2024
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Snowshoe Mountain, WV, Mountain Mama

Where does a kid from Virginia Beach, Virginia, go snowboarding? You guessed it, he heads west. But how far do you need to go? Well, for me, it was about 300 miles away and a five-and-a-half-hour drive with no easy way in and no easy way out, but it sure was worth it when you got there. Tucked into an […]

Avatar photo John Phocas | November 13, 2024
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Mammoth Mountain, CA, Provides Update on New Broadway Express Chair

Mammoth Mountain, California, has provided an update on the replacement of the old Broadway Express (Chair 1). Mammoth is replacing the 1996 Broadway Express, a detachable quad chair, with a high-speed detachable six chair. The old Chair 1 was from 1988 and had a capacity of 2,400 passengers per hour. It was retrofitted by Doppelmayr with upgraded terminals, grips, and […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 12, 2024
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What’s New in Mammoth Lakes and at Mammoth Mountain, CA, for Winter 2024-25

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A new chairlift and infrastructure improvements at Mammoth Mountain, the opening of affordable housing, and updates to flight service highlight what’s new in Mammoth Lakes this winter. Mammoth Lakes, Calif. (August 28, 2024)—Mammoth Lakes is gearing up for another unreal winter season. The leaves will soon change to show off a spectacular array of colors before the flakes fly this […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | August 29, 2024
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[PHOTOS] Measurable Snow Falls on Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe, CA

Winter’s coming. It might not look like it on the calendar, but the dusting of snow on the peaks of California’s ski resorts would beg to differ. Social posts and webcam footage from Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe show snow at higher elevations.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Measurable snow fell on Mammoth […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 24, 2024
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 63 | Christian Pondella – Senior Photographer at Powder Magazine, Adventure Photographer, Extreme Ski Mountaineer, and Ice Climber

This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Club Med. On the second episode of Season 5 of The SnowBrains Podcast, Miles Clark sits down to talk with Mammoth-based adventure photographer and ski mountaineer Christian Pondella.  Christian Pondella is: a top adventure photographer a senior photographer at Powder Magazine a photographer published in: National Geographic Sports Illustrated […]

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Podcast | August 13, 2024
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