The date is set and the clock is ticking down to opening day at Mammoth Mountain. Officially the mountain is due to open on November 10th at 8.30; dependant on snow of course. It’s pretty exciting although I’d like summer to hang around just a little bit longer. After all you could still ski here […]
At last spring has arrived in Mammoth! It has been a long winter and a record one too. With over 600 inches falling during the season there is still a ton of snow on the hill. In town grass is appearing, the birds are chirping and the bears are scavenging. Conditions are great and we […]
The snow has arrived back at Mammoth in a big way, just in time for a busy Presidents’ Week! Since Wednesday about 6 feet of light powder has fallen from above turning the mountain back into a winter wonderland. It is shaping up to be a fantastic week with clear skies returning for those lucky […]
On Sunday we were lucky to get a great top up of snow which has rejuvenated the skiing at Mammoth. Before then it had been over three weeks of warm temperatures and sun that meant skiing off the groomed runs was a challenge and not so rewarding. This has all changed now though. From Sunday’s […]
Hello everyone, It’s been a while since I last posted so my apologies. January has been and gone and can be summed up in one word, SUNNY! I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed so many days of sunshine in a row during the winter before. Coming from New Zealand I’ve got use to seeing a […]
Considering that we haven’t had snow here in Mammoth for over a week the skiing is still really good. I had the day off today and went skiing with my wife Katy and friend Jo. It was a great day and Katy did really well to tick off Cornice and Scotty’s for the first time, […]
Ski School for children is a great way for them to learn about skiing, make friends and have fun. But what actually happens during the day? The Ski School Day Here I’m talking about the lessons I give, some other instructors may do things differently but at the end of the day the kids should […]
The first busy holiday period of the season is over and it’s time to catch my breath. I had a great time and a big thank you to all the great people I got to ski with over the last couple of weeks. I hope to see you all back at Mammoth sometime soon. It […]
It is a very busy week at Mammoth with lots of people enjoying the holidays and some fantastic snow. However, things can get a little crazy at times so here’s some tips to make the most of your time at Mammoth this holiday. 1. Be early for everything! This applies to parking, first lifts, lunch […]
I’ve had a few people ask me why the top of the mountain is not open for skiing. Probably something to do with the 16 feet of snow we have had over the last few days burying things. They say a picture paints a thousand words: This is the top of chair 23, normally you […]
