Mammoth Lakes is an excellent option for a spectacular California ski weekend. California is far more than wineries and beaches if you’d like a break from the city or the coast. While you may have a bit of a drive, depending on your start point, it is certainly easier and shorter than dealing with flights these days!
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What is the Best Time To Visit Mammoth Lakes, California?
The short answer is that Mammoth Lakes is a year round destination. Virtually any time of year, the views and activities are endless. The fact that snow is present well beyond a typical season as well as the abundance of summer lake fun make it an ideal spot for Californians and visitors alike.
Fun Fact! Snow season at Mammoth Lakes is actually one of the longest seasons in North America. One year the season extended into early August!
Mammoth Lakes, California
Snow season at Mammoth Lakes can start as early as October and usually runs through May. Mammoth is incredibly popular for Southern California residents because of the long California ski season and because there is far less artificial snow than their neighbors to the south in Big Bear.
The two primary locations to ski and snowboard are Mammoth Mountain (the largest and most popular) and June Mountain (smaller area but wider runs and a bit less crowded). These are sister resorts and lift tickets work at both locations.
Mammoth Mountain has 28 lifts and 150 trails across 3,500 acres. June Mountain is only twenty minutes north and is around 1,500 acres.
If you’re an adrenaline junkie, Mammoth Mountain has some of the best park features like rails, jumps, and boxes!
Instead of recreating the wheel, we’re going to tell you to Download the Visitor Guide, 164 pages in a FlipBook style. It has anything and everything for all seasons! Seriously, if you’ve never been to the area, start with this resource first.
Catching Powder is Pricey, Look At An Annual Pass
If you plan on enjoying a lot of ski days in any given season, consider an annual pass. Our contributor purchased the Ikon Pass since it included the most popular California mountain resorts as well as unlimited access to destinations in Colorado, Washington, West Virginia, Vermont and Canada.
There are a variety of options of passes and participating resorts via the Ikon Pass website. They go on sale during the fall or even late summer. Passes are limited so just something to be aware of for next season!
California Snow Series: Big Bear, Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes
We’ve got a few more options for skiing in California at Big Bear in Southern California and Lake Tahoe further north. All three locations are also superb summer destinations in addition to the cooler months.
For more destinations throughout California, just check out the Places To Go category to scroll through your options.
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