Mammoth Mountain

California's premier ski resort with a long season, reliable snow, and one of the highest base areas in the US.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
917m (3,009ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,369m (11,053ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,424m (7,953ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,016cm (400in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
175
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
25
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
3,499 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
25%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
35%

Best For

Après-skiSnowboardersTerrain Parks

When to go

Average monthly snowfall.

Mammoth Mountain's heaviest snowfall lands in February.

snowiestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snowfall: NOAA station data (1991–2020).

Location

Mammoth sits on the eastern flank of California's Sierra Nevada, high above the Owens Valley and the small town of Mammoth Lakes. This is a high-alpine, continental setting, with much of the upper mountain rising above the tree line.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Mammoth Yosemite (MMH), about 25 minutes from the resort by road.

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