Choose from steep chutes, wide open bowls, gullies, tree skiing and beautifully groomed intermediate and beginner trails on 3,500+ skiable acres. Mammoth Mountain averages 385 inches of snow and 300 sunny days per year. With 27 lifts available, it's a great experience for skiers of all skill levels. Offering one of the longest ski seasons anywhere, it continues to be prized as one of the best ski destinations in the world.

Mammoth is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Tickets can be purchased at Main Lodge, Canyon Lodge, Little Eagle Lodge, and the Mountain Center at the Village.

Unquestionably, Mammoth Mountain is one of the finest snowboard mountains in North America, offering the best terrain parks in the world. Countless kickers, numerous jibs, plentiful pies, natural hits, adrenaline-pumping chutes, and wide-open cruisers leave nothing to be desired.

At Mammoth, fishing and sweeping, panoramic views go hand and hand. Anglers enjoy great trout fishing in the many lakes, rivers and streams stocked by the Department of Fish and Game. The waters are home to world-famous, trophy-size Golden, Brook, Rainbow, Brown and Cutthroat trout. Fishing derbies are held throughout the year, offering fun and adventure for both the seasoned and novice fisherman alike.

There really is no better way to experience the essence of Mammoth's beauty than taking a day hike and viewing the spectacular scenery. Spring, summer and fall offer astonishing hiking experiences around Mammoth. Hundreds of hiking routes snake through the Eastern Sierras amid the dense fir and Lodgepole Pine forests, lush alpine meadows, lakes and waterfalls.

Popular Area Day Hikes include:

Mammoth Rock Trail - 2.5 miles
Follow Old Mammoth Road to the trailhead, just past a hairpin turn. Park along the road, at least 100 feet below the trailhead. The trail passes under Mammoth Rock, a massive limestone and marble monolith.

Sherwin Lakes and Valentine Lake - 2 miles/5 miles
The trailhead turnoff is on Sherwin Creek Road. Look for a sign 1.4 miles from Old Mammoth Road. This 2-mile hike up a fairly steep path takes you to Sherwin Lakes. Valentine Lake is 3 miles farther.

Crystal Lake - 1.75 miles
The trailhead is to the immediate right of the parking lot entrance at Lake George. Climbing above Lake George through stands of mountain hemlock, the trail offers beautiful views of the Mammoth Lakes Basin.

Duck Lake - 5 miles
The Duck Pass trailhead is located above Coldwater campground. Duck Lake has an intense, deep-blue color, and is reached by ascending the steep switchbacks of Duck Pass. Along the way are Arrowhead, Skelton and Barney lakes.

Rainbow Falls - 1.5 miles
This moderate hike leads to the top of spectacular Rainbow Falls. The trailhead parking area is one-half mile past the entrance to Red's Meadow campground.

Shadow Lake and Lake Ediza - 3.5 miles/6 miles
Take the turnoff to Agnew Meadows campground. From the trailhead parking lot, follow the signs for "Shadow Lake/River Trail." Begin early to avoid intense midday sun along the steep, exposed switchbacks.

For more information on backcountry backpacking, call the Mammoth Visitor Center/Ranger Station at 760-924-5500.

The Mammoth Lakes landscape has an amazing network of trails, both paved and unpaved, giving bikers a tremendous number of environments to discover. During the summer, Mammoth Mountain transforms into a Bike Park, offering riders of all abilities a lift ride up the mountain for access to many downhill trails.

Explore Mammoth's backcountry by horseback, and experience local pack outfitters' day rides or weeklong excursions. "Old West" horseback riding adventures include rides along Convict Lake, McGee Canyon and Red's Meadow, as well as extended treks into the High Sierra.

Local Pack Outfits include: