A winter trip to Mammoth can be personally rewarding and a whole bunch of fun for everyone thanks to the many things to do in the area. However, since we’re talking about winter and colder weather here, it’s also important to put some thought into how you pack for your winter getaway. Below, we run […]
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What You Shouldn’t Wear when You Ski
There’s something to be said for being fashionable and stylish during the winter season. However, there are some colder-season activities, such as skiing, that require a more practical and functional approach to choosing what to wear. We point you in the right direction below by going over things to avoid wearing when skiing. Earmuffs or […]
How Long Do Skis and Snowboards Last?
How Long Do Skis and Snowboards Last? When you buy a snowboard or set of skis, you’re buying gear that will determine how you ride, how well you do it, and even how safe you are. For that reason, we’re answering how long a snowboard or set of skis last. After all, the more money […]
What Equipment Is Necessary for Snowboarding?
Being prepared is important when planning a trip that will largely revolve around one particular activity. If snowboarding is the activity you plan to enjoy at a popular location like Mammoth Mountain, part of the planning process is making sure you have the right gear. We run through the essentials needed for snowboarding below so […]
Your Mammoth Mountain Parking Guide
Your Mammoth Mountain Parking Guide You don’t get to have hundreds of days of sunshine, storms that dump snow in feet instead of inches, and a season that reaches well into spring and beyond without attracting attention, but if you’re reading this while planning a trip here then chances are you already know how great […]
Great Reasons to Spend a Weekend at Mammoth Mountain
Give yourself an added incentive to look forward to the weekend by taking a trip to Mammoth Mountain. Even with weekends typically being busier here, there’s plenty of room at this sprawling 3,500-acre resort area to have a fun, memorable, and personally rewarding time over the span of a few days. Below, the friendly folks […]
6 Great Gifts Skiers and Snowboarders Will Love
Great Gifts for Skiers and Snowboarders If you’ve skied or snowboarded before, then you know that one of the best parts of both sports is the freedom to ride the way you want. While this freedom makes skiing and snowboarding incredibly fun, it also makes buying gifts for skiers and snowboarders near impossible since each […]
Girls Who Shred – How TikTok Is Bringing Shredders Together
How To Find Friends to Shred With Mammoth Mountain’s size allows everyone to find their own personal slice of mountain heaven, but the best skiing and snowboarding is always done with friends! Finding friends on the mountain isn’t always easy though and getting the friends you already have to the snow is a huge challenge, […]
Getting Ready to Travel to Mammoth at the End of the Year
A perfect and relaxing way to wrap up the year is with a trip to Mammoth. This is also when winter activities like snowboarding and skiing are in full swing, and it’s when there are special events either on-site at Mammoth or in nearby Mammoth Lakes, many of which are related to end-of-the-year holidays. Below, […]
Weekday Warrior Guide – Why You Should Visit Mammoth During the Week
Why You Should Visit Mammoth Lakes on a Weekday There’s never a bad time to visit Mammoth Lakes, but the best time may be during the week! Mammoth Lakes is the ultimate mountain getaway thanks to its beautiful scenery, incredible community, and of course, the ski mountain at the center of it all, Mammoth Mountain. […]
How to Ease Your Snowboard Boot Pain
“No pain, no gain” is a common sports-related saying, but it shouldn’t apply to your snowboard boots. However, it’s not uncommon for snowboarders to have some issues with foot or ankle pain related to their boots. If this is something you’ve been dealing with a bit too often for your comfort, we go over why […]
How to Save Money with the Mammoth Mountain Beginner and Uphill Pass
How to Save Money with the Mammoth Mountain Beginner and Uphill Pass Mammoth Bound exists to help everyone to experience Mammoth Mountain, which is why we help find and book the best rental and lodging deals in Mammoth Lakes. However, saving money on Mammoth Mountain lift tickets means people get to ride for longer so […]
First Timer’s Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain
First Timer’s Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain It’s hard to ride all of Mammoth Mountain’s 3,500 acres of skiable terrain in one trip. It’s even more difficult to make the most of your Mammoth Mountain trip if you haven’t been here before, so we’ve put together a short guide to skiing and […]
What Basic Pieces of Equipment Are Required for Skiing?
If you’re fairly new to skiing, it’s understandable to be a bit concerned about having everything you’ll need for your ski trip or winter getaway. This is certainly important, since having the right skiing essentials plays a role in your ability to safely tackle fresh powder. Below, we present a guide to basic skiing equipment […]
Fun Mammoth Activities for People Who Don’t Snowboard or Ski
Mammoth Mountain traces its beginnings to skiing, so it’s no surprise it’s still a popular wintertime activity here. Snowboarding comes in a close second when it comes to winter-related things to do at Mammoth. However, if you’re not a big fan of either one of these activities, there’s still plenty for you to see, do, […]
A Complete Guide to Mammoth Mountain
Tracing its origins to the early 1940s, when avid skier Dave McCoy created a ski area here, Mammoth Mountain is the highest lift-served four-season resort in California. Featuring an impressive 11,053-foot summit, it’s a popular destination that has much to offer anyone appreciating outdoor activities and convenient amenities. The friendly folks at Mammoth Bound, the […]
Why Mammoth Mountain is the Best Place to Ski and Snowboard in California
Why Mammoth Mountain is the Best Place to Ski and Snowboard in California We talk a lot about Mammoth Mountain here at Mammoth Bound, but it’s not just because Mammoth is our home mountain. People travel from all over the world to ride at Mammoth, and that’s saying a lot since Mammoth is surrounded by […]
Can I Go Faster on Skis or a Snowboard?
If you go technically by the numbers and consider the added boost from gravity, skiing is faster. The fastest skiing speed is nearly 160 miles per hour, according to Xspeedski.net, while the fastest snowboarding speed is around 125 mph. But if you dive a bit deeper, there are some other things to consider with speed […]
How to Make Skiing and Snowboarding with Kids Easy
How to Make Skiing and Snowboarding with Kids Easy No matter who you are, when you start skiing or snowboarding you’re going to spend a lot of time falling in the snow. When your young enough though, falling in the snow is part of the fun. That’s why the Mammoth Bound team encourages parents or […]
How to Make Renting Ski and Snowboard Gear for Your Family Easy
How to Make Renting Ski and Snowboard Gear for Your Family Easy At Mammoth Bound we want everyone who tries skiing or snowboarding to form a lifelong hobby that keeps them active and outside. The best way for that to happen is by making sure that everyone rents the right gear for their first time, […]
Mammoth Mountain OPENING in OCTOBER?! New Opening Day – 10/29
Mammoth Mountain’s Updated 2021 Opening Weekend! We love fall just as much as anyone here at Mammoth Bound, but we’d be lying if we said we weren’t thrilled that winter has come early to Mammoth Lakes! Can you believe it? Mammoth has already seen 20″+ of fresh snow not including the snow they’ve been pumping […]