Mammoth Mountain will officially open for the 2021–2022 winter season on Saturday, November 13th, so you can enjoy snowboarding in Mammoth from this date on through the remainder of the winter season, which usually wraps up around Memorial Day or early June. Below, the friendly folks at Mammoth Bound, the place to go for high-quality Mammoth snowboard rental, go over some of the things to keep in mind as you prepare for the upcoming snowboarding season in Mammoth.
Be Aware that Some Dates May Be Busier than Others
While you’re certainly welcome to come to popular snowboarding spots like Mammoth Mountain on opening weekend, realize it will likely be fairly crowded. That said, if you scope out your preferred snowboarding areas ahead of time, it’s often possible to navigate larger crowds and still have an enjoyable time on your board. But if smaller crowd sizes appeal to you, consider a weekday visit to Mammoth during the upcoming winter season.
Make Your Lodging Reservations Early
Since you now have an opening season date to work with, make your lodging reservations in Mammoth if you’ll be staying overnight or longer to snowboard. You’ll have more flexibility with dates by crossing this task off your to-do list as soon as possible. Also, realize accommodations in popular snowboarding areas, like those near the Main Lodge at Mammoth Mountain, tend to get booked up fairly quickly.
Explore Your Transportation Plans, Too
Knowing when snowboarding starts in Mammoth also makes it easier to round out the rest of your travel plans, including ones involving transportation. Granted, if you’ll be coming to Mammoth by car, you’ll have more flexibility. Still, it can be helpful to have your car checked ahead of time to avoid any unexpected mechanical issues as you make your way to Mammoth.
It’s with air travel that it really pays to make your plans early. Once you decide on the dates you want to travel to Mammoth to snowboard, check with airlines serving the area to see what’s available on your preferred dates. Mammoth Yosemite Airport is only about 15 minutes away from Mammoth Lakes. However, Expedia.com points out Fresno Yosemite International Airport may have better prices on flights to this area.
Check Your Snowboarding Gear
It never hurts to avoid last-minute surprises once you arrive in Mammoth to snowboard. One way to accomplish this goal is to take some time to check out any snowboarding gear and accessories you may already have on hand. Should anything need to be replaced, either start looking for deals on new boards or consider renting what you need when you get to Mammoth.
Look for Appealing Deals
Finally, now is also the perfect time to be on the lookout for deals on things like lift tickets. For example, Mammoth is currently offering 50 percent off lift tickets with the Quad Pack+ deal, which includes added discounts on reloads.
Now that you know when to expect snowboarding season to start, plan ahead and prepare to have a great time at Mammoth Mountain. If you need high-quality snowboard or ski rentals in Mammoth, Mammoth Bound is your one-stop shop for renting the equipment you need to have a great time on the slopes. Stop by on your way to the mountain or contact us at [email protected].
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