Ready to get outside in Mammoth Lakes? June is the perfect time to visit! June in Mammoth Lakes is when summer truly kicks off, which means it’s the ideal time to fish, hike, or camp in one of the most beautiful alpine settings on the planet. This year though, Mammoth’s record setting snowfall means that […]
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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 […]
Where to find Mammoth Mountain Powder
Mammoth Mountain’s high elevation means massive storms that carry heavy snow. Once the storms clear though, there are endless skiable acres covered in Mammoth Mountain powder snow waiting for someone to have their dream day of skiing or snowboarding. We want everyone to love Mammoth Mountain just as much as we do, so the Mammoth […]
Our Favorite Mammoth Lakes Events this January
2023 is off to a great start thanks to all the incredible events happening this month! Whether you’re a competitive skier or snowboarder or are only coming to après, there is something for everyone in Mammoth Lakes this January. We’ve made a short list of our favorite Mammoth Lakes events this January to help you […]
Where is the Hike-To Terrain at Mammoth Mountain?
Mammoth Mountain has dozens of lifts that access thousands of acres of skiable terrain, but the Eastern Sierra Mountains are so spectacular that you still may want to ski or snowboard somewhere that the lifts do not go. In that case, you’re going to need to hike. If that sounds like you then the Mammoth […]
What is Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS)?
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 […]
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 […]