You’ll never have as many options for things to do outside than you will during summertime in Mammoth Lakes.
All those options mean unlimited fun, but they also mean you must be ready for anything when you’re visiting Mammoth Lakes in the summer! That’s why the Mammoth Bound team has put together a short list of things to bring during a summer trip to Mammoth Lakes below! Check it out, and then make your trip happen by using Mammoth Bound to find the best deals on rentals and activities in Mammoth Lakes!
Something to Do on the Water
Mammoth Lakes high elevation typically means cooler temperatures than where most visitors are from, but that doesn’t mean you won’t want to spend time in one of the many lakes here. Whether you’re a beach bum, fisher, paddle boarder, or anything else that involves a body of water, bring something to do for your summer trip to Mammoth Lakes!
Paddle boarding is an easy sport to get into and with a rental and quick lesson you can be paddling with no prior experience. Or, you can cast a line and try to catch some of Mammoth Lakes famous trout. Then of course, you can boat in the area or leave the motor behind and kayak through beautiful alpine lakes.
You can even simply plant a chair on the shoreline and relax. Whatever you do, make sure you plan for something to do by the water!
Bug Spray
Warm weather and water mean mosquitos and other pests. Fortunately, you can avoid the worst of the swarm by coming prepared with bug spray.
The bugs will be the worst near the water, so if you’re planning on spending your time there then you may need extra spray. There are several stores in Mammoth where you’ll be able to buy spray in case you forget or run out, but if you come prepared then you’ll be always protected from bugs!
Sunscreen and other Sun Protection
Once you see the mountains and lakes during your summer trip to Mammoth Lakes, you’ll want to spend as much time as you can outside. The best way to make sure you do so is by protecting yourself from the sun!
Mammoth Lakes high elevation means that your body is working harder to function, which means you need more water to stay active. If you don’t protect yourself from the sun with proper clothing and sunscreen then you’ll wear out before you can take advantage of everything there is to do here.
Wear plenty of sunscreen and take breaks from the sun during your summer trip. You’ll enjoy more, more comfortably if you do!
Hiking Boots or a Mountain Bike
While the lakes are the place to be during the summer, there’s nothing like beating the heat with a hike into the high country or chasing thrills on a mountain bike.
Mammoth Lakes is home to both excellent summer hiking and world-class mountain biking, so if you have any interest in either then you owe it to yourself to take advantage of your time in Mammoth!
Extra Water
If you’re going to hike, bike, or paddle through Mammoth, then you’ll need water. We’ve already talked about how the high elevation wears out your body faster, but when you add in exercise hiking or mountain biking it becomes even more important to drink extra water!
Your Camera
There’s too much beauty here to not go home with a picture, and once you see the smile time in Mammoth puts on the faces of those who visit here you’ll understand why it’s important to have a camera with you!