When you’re somewhere as beautiful as Mammoth Lakes it can be easy to throw caution to the wind in favor of fun. That’s especially true when you’re enjoying a powder day at Mammoth Mountain. However, during deep snow conditions you need to be aware of snow immersion suffocation. Snow immersion suffocation (SIS) is a serious […]
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Tips for Buying Used Ski Gear
Despite how hard learning to ski or snowboard can be, every winter countless people get hooked, work through all the falls that come with learning, and progress to the point where they’re ready to buy their own gear. If you’re in that position, then you already know that the cost of new ski and snowboard […]
How to Decide to Ski or Snowboard
Struggling to decide if you should ski or snowboard? First of all, congratulations. No matter what you choose, you have a chance to gain an incredible hobby that gets you outside and active for years to come. Secondly, we know that choosing to ski or snowboard is a difficult choice to make since you likely […]
Foot Pain While Skiing or Snowboarding?
Skiing and snowboarding are physical sports that thoroughly work out your entire body. However, the place that people often feel the most pain is their feet. There are several reasons you might be feeling foot pain while skiing or snowboarding, and any of them could end your day on the snow. To prevent that, the […]
What You Need to Know About Tree Wells
When skiers and snowboarders see snow falling, they rush to the mountains to enjoy powdery fun on the slopes and the Mammoth Bound team is right there with them. However, after living and working near Mammoth Mountain we also know that heavy snow can bring danger. Even in a place like Mammoth where the maintenance […]
How to Track Mammoth Mountain Storms
Usually when storms hit, outdoor sports are cancelled. For skiers and snowboarders though, storms are the sign that it’s time to get outside. There isn’t a better place to be after a winter storm than Mammoth Mountain, and if you don’t know why then we want to help you change that. That’s why the Mammoth […]
The Best December Events in Mammoth Lakes
Most people’s holiday spirit is never stronger than when surrounded by snow, joy, and fun, and Mammoth Lakes has plenty of all three this December. We’ve made a quick list of the best December events in Mammoth Lakes so you can enjoy every ounce of holiday joy this season. Read all about it below, then […]
How to Make Skiing and Snowboarding Environmentally Friendly
The natural beauty that surrounds us in Mammoth Lakes is enough reason to protect the environment at every chance we get, but there’s an even more immediate reason people who love to ski and snowboard should want to protect the environment. Without a healthy environment, there is no skiing and snowboarding. That’s not a world […]
Private or Group Ski and Snowboard Lessons?
We’ve been lucky enough to watch some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the world ride at Mammoth Mountain, and as locals we’ve been able to ride with plenty of extremely talented people. Still, we know that learning to ski or snowboard is hard for everyone, regardless of their age, experience, or how good […]
What to Do on a Mammoth Lakes Birthday Trip
Nothing says that you appreciate your relationship or friendship with a person like taking them to one of the most beautiful, and most fun, places on Earth in Mammoth Lakes for their birthday. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the area or are planning a birthday trip to Mammoth Lakes for several people with different interests […]
Ski and Snowboard Gift Guide for Beginners
Is a ski or snowboard trip coming up for someone you’re buying a gift for? If yes, then the holidays are the perfect time to find them a great gift since winter is just around the corner and there are plenty of deals to be found. Unfortunately, to buy a great gift for a skier […]
Mammoth Mountain’s November Snow Conditions
This is the time of year where every single skier and snowboarder can’t wait for the ski season to begin. As it turns out, mother nature couldn’t wait either. Over the past week Mammoth Mountain has been dumped on by a storm system that has left behind over 4 feet of snow on the slopes. […]
The Best Mammoth Lakes November Events
The snow has started falling here in Mammoth Lakes, and the winter events are rolling in with it. Ready to celebrate the start of winter and the end of fall? We have the perfect list of November events in Mammoth Lakes so that you can still enjoy the last bit of fall and get the […]
5 First Ski Season Tips
At their core, both skiing and snowboarding are essentially just sliding downhill. Of course, whether you’re sliding down on your butt or on your skis or snowboard makes a huge difference in how much fun you have. No matter who you are, making it downhill during your first ski or snowboard season is a serious […]
Proposing in Mammoth Lakes?
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or just love being surrounded by natural beauty, there isn’t a better place to propose than in Mammoth Lakes. Of course, if you’re not familiar with Mammoth Lakes then you may not have all the details you need to make your proposal perfect. That’s why the Mammoth Bound team has […]
5 Tips to Save on Family Ski Trips
Here at Mammoth Bound we believe that everyone should enjoy world class skiing and snowboarding like what we have here at Mammoth Mountain. However, even as locals who enjoy short drives to the mountain, we know that skiing and snowboarding are expensive sports. They’re even more expensive if you’re traveling multiple hours to the slopes […]
New Ikon Pass Mountains for 2023
One of the best parts of skiing and snowboarding is the fact that you get to explore beautiful mountains and the towns that surround them. We know just how incredible those mountains and their towns can be since we live in Mammoth Lakes, but if you can’t make it here then the Ikon Pass is […]
Mammoth Lakes’ Lakes Basin Guide
You’re never far from outdoor beauty when you visit Mammoth Lakes, and that’s thanks to the Lakes Basin. Sure, when you’re in town you can see soaring Sierra peaks from just about anywhere, but you still must hike or drive to get to them. Thanks to Mammoth’s Lakes Basin, spectacular natural beauty is just a […]
October Events in Mammoth Lakes
Love mountains, fall colors, and great weather? We’ll just assume that you said yes because we can’t think of a single person who would say no. All that and more is here in Mammoth Lakes this October, but surprisingly October is one of the least busy months in the year for Mammoth. If you want […]
Skiing and Snowboarding on the Ikon Pass in California
California is home to a million and one things to do outside. If you’re visiting, then each of those things is something to choose between though, which can mean you spend more time planning your trip than actually enjoying it. Mammoth Bound is built to help people enjoy our beautiful home of Mammoth Lakes, but […]
What to Do When Skiing or Snowboarding in a Whiteout
We all love storms that dump powder on the slopes and leave behind heavenly blue bird days. Of course, if there’s a storm, then there’s a chance that there’s going to be a whiteout on the mountain. Whiteouts can happen because of heavy snow, clouds, high wind, fog, or a combination of all the above, […]
