Forget about moving on from green runs to blues. The thing most beginners are afraid of above all is getting on and off the ski lift. We don’t want the ski lift to hold you back from progressing on the slopes, so the Mammoth Bound team has put together a quick list of beginner ski […]
Category: Skiing
Save Money on Your Next Family Ski Trip
It’s simple. The more money you save getting to the mountain and on the slopes, the more time you get to spend on the snow. We want everyone to ski and snowboard to their heart’s content, so the Mammoth Bound team has put together a list of ways to save money on your next family […]
Last Minute Ski Trip Packing List
Skiing and snowboarding are basic at their heart. All you must do is slide down the slope in whatever way is most fun for you. However, the gear you need to do that is much more complex. We can’t discuss everything you need for a ski trip in a single post, so the Mammoth Bound […]
5 Ski Lift Tips
Forget getting down their first blue run without falling. The thing most beginner skiers and snowboarders are afraid of is getting off the ski lift. Most people don’t expect to have to ski off a moving chair in the first few days of learning to ski and snowboard, but it is required to access just […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
How to Ski and Snowboard with Children
When you love skiing and snowboarding, you want to share it with the people you love most so that they enjoy it just as much as you do. However, skiing and snowboarding isn’t for everyone, and children can be especially picky about how or even if they like to them. If you’re a parent or […]
Tips For Your First Family Ski Trip
Spending time with your family while being active and exploring beautiful places is something everyone wants. Skiing and snowboarding check all those boxes, but if you’re unfamiliar with the sports and the ski mountains where they happen than you may never feel like trying them out! The Mammoth Bound team is here to change that […]
Mammoth Lakes’ Best May Events
Mammoth Lakes’ Best May Events Here at Mammoth Bound, we know that most people come to Mammoth Lakes for the beautiful mountains, lakes, and trails, but end up staying for the community that we’re lucky to call home. The best way to experience the Mammoth Lakes community is by getting out in it, and we […]