A snowy, showy June in Mammoth
(Photo by Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism) Where else in the country can you get summer and winter activities within a mile of one another? Nowhere except good ol’ Mammoth Lakes, that’s where. The mountain reports that 63 ski trails are currently open, with a base of 65-220 inches. This deep snowpack is what will maintain…
Biking & Hiking in Mammoth
(Photo by Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism) I recently came across an article about Mammoth Lakes in the Las Vegas Review Journal in which the writer boasts about the cool Mammoth summers, unlimited sightseeing, and “best hiking and mountain-biking paradises in the state” in the area. “That’s my town, that’s my town!” I wanted to…
Best Coffee in Mammoth Lakes
By Elitza Batchiyska So you wanna know about the best brew in town, huh? (And by brew, we mean coffee this time, not beer – surprisingly. Although our beer is pretty good too). Well, ditch the Starbucks, the Coffee Bean, and all the other coffee joints you know – nothing compares to these three stops…
Top 3 Things Mammoth Locals Want You to Know
(Photo courtesy Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism) Everyone has some idea of what Mammoth is like – whether it’s a booming ski resort or quaint mountain town. Well, let us dispel (or confirm) the rumors with these 3 things Mammoth locals want you to know! #1) We’re very proud of our beer. That’s right…
Preparing for Summer 2017
Photo by Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism So we’ve already made it pretty clear that with a season total snowfall of 616″, the best spring conditions, and the deepest snowpack in the country, Mammoth is going to be a skiing haven for the next two months. But, what about the summertime stuff? Well, golf…
Top 5 Hidden Gems of the Sierras
Mammoth, and its surrounding parts, are full of popular sights and destinations that people from all over the world flock to see and experience. But what are its hidden gems? Its lesser known spots? Read on and find out! #1) Crowley Lake Nothing rivals the unique natural structures surrounding this lake. It’s also one of…
Brews & Blues in Mammoth
Loud music and cold beer in the middle of the summer time makes for quite an experience. Luckily, these two things come together every year during the first weekend of August for the Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza. Renown blues musicians grace the stage while hundreds of breweries set up shop for tastings of…
Kicking up dirt with Mammoth Motocross
Although Mammoth is seeing some snow right now, that’s not stopping the buzz going around about the annual Mammoth Motocross event taking place June 16-23. This year, it will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, and people from all over California have qualified to compete. Not only will there be some wicked races for those of you that…
5 Best Mammoth Spring Activities
Okay, listen up folks. I don’t mind telling you that I’m kind of a sucker for springtime in Mammoth. I mean, don’t get me wrong, winter and summer are great, but spring is just that happy medium. The best of both worlds, you know? So, to show you just how diverse the springtime activities offered…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Fishmas…
…eeeeeverywhere you go. Just a few days away from the start of fishing season. The picture you’re looking at here is my kid brother with his first catch over by Crowley just a few years ago. I still remember the excitement in his eyes when his line gave a slow tug. “I got something!” He…