Mammoth Mountain’s record snowfall isn’t the only thing that changed by the end of the 22/23 season. In fact, Mammoth Mountain’s upgrades for 2024 are big enough that we’ve made a post to share them here! Read all about Mammoth Mountain’s upgrades for 2024, then use Mammoth Bound to find the best deals on ski […]
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Mammoth Lakes Events for February 2023
After historic snowfall to start the winter, February of 2023 is shaping up to be one of the best months ever in Mammoth Lakes. The Mammoth Bound team has put together a list of Mammoth Lakes events for February 2023 so you can enjoy the best of winter on your ski trip. Check out our […]
Beginner Ski Lift Tips
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 […]
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 […]
How to Find Mammoth Road Conditions
When the snow starts to fall on Mammoth Mountain, the entire world comes to town to ski it. Unfortunately, the snow doesn’t only fall on the slopes, and if your journey to Mammoth Lakes includes driving on snowy roads then you’ll need to know where to find Mammoth road conditions and other important information to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]