The shift from summertime fun to wintertime activities at Mammoth Mountain usually begins in November, with the season usually ending somewhere around Memorial Day weekend or a bit later. The specific date will vary based on conditions, but it’s a safe bet to go ahead and make any skiing and snowboarding plans you may have […]
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How Can I Get in Shape for Snowboarding?
Snowboarding is one of the most popular wintertime activities in the Mammoth area. It’s also an activity that requires some degree of balance, strength, and coordination to maintain proper positioning when twisting, turning, and gliding through fresh powder. Below are some tips to keep in mind for getting your body in shape for snowboarding season, […]
Getting Prepared for Mammoth’s Upcoming Ski Season
Before you know it, Mammoth Mountain will once again be covered in fresh powder and open for another ski season, which usually begins in November. If you already know you’ll be making your way to this area later this year, now’s a good time to start getting ready. Here are some things you can do […]
How to Avoid the Most Common Beginner Snowboarding Mistakes
When done right, snowboarding looks effortless, smooth, and just plain fun. No matter what you do to prepare, your first day of snowboarding will not look like that at all though. You, just like everyone else learning how to snowboard will probably make some common beginner snowboarding mistakes. In fact, chances are you’ll spend more time […]
How Mammoth Lakes Public Transit has Adapted to COVID-19
With as much as there is to see and do in Mammoth Lakes, you need to have a plan for how to get around. Even though there are plenty of outdoors attractions grouped in and around Mammoth Lakes, if you don’t mind taking public transit or the weather allows for bike riding then you can […]
Should You Ski Without Poles?
Learning to ski requires falling into snow, figuring out how to use your skis, and seeing other people slide past you and wondering how on earth they do it. Over and Over again. As a result, if there’s anything that new skiers can do to make learning easier then they’ll jump on it. Oftentimes, that […]
5 Things to Know Before you Rent Ski or Snowboard Gear
Between travelling to distant locations, learning how to balance while sliding down a hill, and getting the right gear, there are plenty of barriers between beginners and a great day of skiing or snowboarding. With a little bit of know-how though, you can enjoy the snow faster and easier. If you’re a beginner, then you’re […]
What You Need to Know About Mammoth Lakes Hotels and COVID-19
Mammoth Mountain and the community of Mammoth Lakes are lucky enough to have visitors travel from all over the world to enjoy our snow and mountains, but thanks to COVID-19 places like Mammoth Lakes have had to shut out the very visitors they rely on. Fortunately, Mammoth Lakes and the surrounding county have recovered enough […]
Mammoth Bound’s Guide on Demo Skis and Snowboards
As passionate skiers and snowboarders, the Mammoth Bound team knows how important having the right gear is for having a great day at Mammoth Mountain. We also know that buying a set of skis or snowboard is a commitment that most people only get to make every few years, and that creates pressure to make […]
Should You Wear a Helmet While Skiing or Snowboarding?
Whether it’s the speed, the scenery, or conditions that deliver heavenly powder and thrilling tree runs, Skiing and snowboarding are inherently fun sports. The same things that make skiing and snowboarding fun enough to attract visitors to Mammoth Mountain from all over the world also make them dangerous though. You can’t separate the fun from […]
Video: How to Improve Your Snowboard Skills at Home
When you’re learning to snowboard, you earn every ounce of skill through practice and more falls than anyone would like to admit. As frustrating as the falls are, what’s even more frustrating is the fact that if you don’t use the skills you earn then you’ll lose them and have to do it all over […]
What You Need to Know About Mammoth Mountain’s Capacity Limit
There’s never been more demand to get on the snow than now since the COVID-19 pandemic cut the 2019/20 winter season short and plunged us into a year of lockdowns, isolation, and uncertainty. The demand for time outside is even greater at a place like Mammoth Mountain where some of the best snow and terrain […]
How to Save With the Mammoth Mountain Beginner Pass
Anytime someone sees Mammoth Mountain, their eyes always end up on the summit, its 11,053 feet of elevation, and all the different ways you can make it down. If you’re a new skier or snowboarder though, then the runs leading down from the summit might as well be on the moon since you won’t have […]
How to Support Ski Town Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As much as we hate to admit it, you can’t spend all your time outside. Fortunately, the communities that surround most ski mountains are some of the best in the world and more than make up for any time where outdoor activities are not an option. One of the best things about ski towns is […]
The Pros and Cons of Step On Bindings
The hardest day you’ll ever have on a snowboard is your first. Due to the falls, strain on the body, and pure frustration of seeing other people slide past them with ease, new snowboarders need any advantage they can get during their first day on the snow. The bad news is that there is nothing […]
The Basics of Detuning Your Ski and Snowboard Gear
Do you know what you’re asking for when you take your skis or snowboard into a shop for a tune-up? If you had to think about it, then this post is for you. You may think that if you’ve made it this far into skiing or snowboarding, then knowing what detuning is doesn’t matter. The […]
Where to Find Discounted Mammoth Mountain Lift Tickets
Between the stunning natural beauty and refreshing mountain air, there are countless reasons to visit Mammoth Lakes. Of course, the main reason so many people come back year after year is that there’s so much to do outside that it’s impossible to do it all in one trip. The Mammoth Bound team wants everyone to […]
Videos: The Best Way to Break in New Ski or Snowboard Boots
There are many ways that a day on the snow can go wrong, but you might never expect what causes people to end days early most often. It’s not the weather, snow, or long lift lines, but uncomfortable ski and snowboard boots. Skis and snowboards may get all the attention when it comes to gear, […]
Where to Find Mammoth Mountain COVID News
There’s nothing better than sharing our beautiful home of Mammoth Lakes. However, until COVID-19 is contained, sharing our home could put visitors and locals alike in danger. No one can say when or if things will go back to how they were before COVID-19, so for now the only way to visit Mammoth Lakes and […]
What You Need to Know About the Mammoth Mountain Backcountry
If you’re visiting Mammoth Mountain for the first time, then you may ask yourself why anyone would need to ski or snowboard anywhere else. After all, during your first lift ride up you’ll see some of the best terrain and snow in North America spread out over 3,500 acres. However, once you get to the […]
Your Guide to Mammoth Mountain Parking
Once you get your first look at Mammoth Mountain on your drive in, you’ll have a hard time taking your eyes off it. The problem is, you’re not the only one. Mammoth Mountain attracts people from all over the world every winter thanks to its long season and storms that dump feet instead of inches, […]