Mammoth

Mammoth Lakes is a beautiful place to get away for a vacation. The peaks of the Eastern Sierra Mountains surround the town from all sides making it one of the most unique locations to take a ski vacation. This incredible place can help you and your family making long-lasting memories. Playing and staying in California’s Eastern Sierra will be different from any other vacation you have been on.

Though Mammoth is mostly known for its winter months, Mammoth has much to do during the summer months as well. Mammoth has an abundant amount of dynamic activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Outdoor activities such as hiking & backpacking, rafting & kayaking, horseback riding, and fishing & hunting are all great ways to get outdoors around Mammoth Lakes. Mammoth is always booming with numerous events and is guaranteed to make your summer one of the most memorable experiences in your life.

Mammoth differs from other vacationing spots for several reasons. Mammoth is Mono County’s only incorporated community. The area has natural hot spring which are sometimes used after skiing. Other features include lakes, a soda springs, and an obsidian dome. Mammoth is completely surrounded by mountains, which is unique to its area. On the west, there is Mammoth Mountain, while to the south there is the Sherwin Range. The hilly terrain added with the high altitude makes Mammoth a great location for high altitude athletic training.

Mammoth offers so many different lodging options for you to choose from and there is no better place to enjoy après ski or a relaxing day off the slopes. Come ski Mammoth and when you are done on the mountain, hang up your jacket and enjoy world class dining, nightlife, and shopping only steps from outside a number of Mammoth lodging options.

Stay in the heart of Mammoth Lakes, in a one of a kind Mammoth hotel, Mammoth condominium, a Mammoth rental home or a ski in/ ski out property. During your stay, our concierge can help you with any of your needs. From dining and transportation to winter or summer activities, our concierge is ready and waiting to help make your Mammoth Lake vacation the absolute best that it can be.

Toll-Free: 1.877.411.8245
Fax: 970.477.0952
Reservations@RockyMountainVacationRentals.com

Mountain Stats:
Elevations:
Base Elevation: 7,953 ft
Peak Elevation: 11,053 ft
Vertical Rise: 3,100 ft

Snow:
Average Annual Snowfall: 385 inches

Trail classification:
35% Expert/Advanced
40% Intermediate
25% Beginner
Conventional Trails: 150

Acreage:
Total Skiable Area: 3,500 acres

Lifts:
Total number of lifts: 29
Gondola: 3
High-speed quads: 9
Fixed-grip quad: 1
Triple chairs: 7
Double chairs: 5
Surface lifts: 3
Total Uphill Capacity: 50,000 people per hour

Dates and Hours: 2009-10 Season: Nov. 3, 2009 – June 10, 2010

History:
The first ski lift to be built in the Mono County area was installed at McGee Mountain in the 1930′s. It was positioned just off highway 395 and was easily accessible by car. McGee Mountain was just the beginning of something bigger to come. One of the early pioneers was Dave McCoy. In 1938, McCoy got a permit to operate McGee Mountain. He bought the lifts from the Eastern Sierra Ski Club for $85.00. Just getting to the base was a big adventure. The Main Lodge, built in 1947, started as a small warming hut.  McCoy followed his dream and went to work building Mammoth Mountain into a ski area where lots of people could come to have fun. Today, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has 4 day lodges, 10 sport shops, 9 rental/repair shops, 1 on-hill snack bar, 3 food courts/cafeterias, ski & snowboard school, race department, lockers, hotel and condominium accommodations, 4 restaurants, 7 bars, child care and game room.