He explained how he took up the sport for the very first time at the age of 18.
“It sounded fun.
He dragged me up the mountain the next day, and it changed my life.”
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“Mammoth looks so ominous and big over this mountain range.
I asked my buddy, ‘There’s a lift that goes to the top of that?’
and he said, ‘Yeah, straight to the top.'”
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But he kept coming back to Mammoth over and over again.
“Everywhere I went, I realized there’s nothing like Mammoth,” he said.
It’s clear why Taylor loves that particular old-school two-seater lift so much.
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But, that’s OK with Taylor, as it keeps the crowds at bay.
Finally, he said, “It’s intangible.
It’s just so special.”
Here’s everything you oughta know about skiing and snowboarding at Mammoth.
It’s often one of the last ski areas in the U.S. to close.
The 2024/25 season is slated to begin Nov 15, 2024.
These peak times can get extremely busy, but there’s no more festive place to celebrate.
The resort also offers ski-in, ski-out access and its own ski school.
It also has an extensive wine and cocktail list.
The Wild Turkey-spiked espresso might be just the drink you need after some time on the slopes.
Try one of the house-made whiskies, neat or in a good old-fashioned hot toddy.
The distillery uses Sierra Nevada snowmelt and blue corn harvested in the area to make its progressive spirits.
Off-mountain Activities
Soak in natural hot springs.
There are several along Benton Crossing Road, about 20 minutes outside of town.
Hike around Convict Lake.
Convict Lake is a beautiful spot with turquoise waters that reflect the stunning peaks surrounding it.
The trailhead is a 15-minute drive from town.
Go ice skating.
Keep an eye on the calendar forfreepublic skate times, when admission and equipment rental are complimentary.
Rentals
Mammoth Mountain has sevenrental locations, each offering standard to top-of-the-line demo gear.
There are also a number of places that rent out ski and snowboard gear off the mountain.
The resort is brimming with expert runs, with 60 percent of the terrain rated difficult to extremely difficult.
Green runs make up 13 percent and blue 27 percent.
Group and private lessons are available for the beginner and advanced skier or snowboarder alike.
The program offers season-long clinics, kids’ lessons that double as child care, and adaptive programs.
Athletes come from all over to train here, too, with expert-level camps and programs always running.
