About the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

An introduction to Mammoth Mountain and the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in the Eastern Sierras region of California. Mammoth Mountain is a lava dome complex formed volcanic eruptions more than 50,000 years ago. Even though it has not been an active volcano for many thousands of years, the mountain still produces volcanic gases in an area near Horseshoe Lake. Mammoth Mountain is most well-known for being the home of the Mammoth Mountain Resort, a winter ski area and summer mountain recreation area established in 1953. See also other California Ski Areas and the town of Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts About Mammoth Mountain
ELEVATION: 11,059 feet above sea level
PROMINENCE: 1,647 feet above the surrounding area
MOUNTAIN RANGE: Sierra Nevada Mountains
REGION: High Sierras
COUNTIES: Inyo County and Madera County

Mammoth Mountain Resort
Official Web site of the Mammoth Mountain Resort, an all season mountain resort with a summit above 11,000 feet.

Winter Activities at Mammoth Mountain
includes information about alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile riding, tubing, snowcat tours, scenic gondola rides, and indoor golfing and bowling.

Summer Activities at Mammoth Mountain
Includes information about scenic gondola rides, mountain biking, golfing, hiking, fishinbg, camping, and mountaineering.

Community of Mammoth Lakes
Mountain community near the Mammoth Mountain resort with overnight accommodations, restaurants, shops, and activity providers.

Traveling to Mammoth Mountain
Information about traveling to mammoth Mountain by air, by driving your own car, and by bus. Also includes information about local taxis and car rental agencies. Mammoth Mountain is located along the State Highway 395 corridor, about a five hour drive north of Los Angeles and about a 3 hour drive south of Reno.

Wikipedia "Mammoth Mountain" Article
Article with general information and facts about Mammoth Mountain. Includes its geology, volcanic gas discharge, location, recreational use, and pictures of the mountain.

Wikipedia "Mammoth Mountain Ski Area" Article
Article with general information about the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. Includes the resort's terrain, logistics, airline service, history, incidents, sale to Intrawest, sale to Starwood Capital, lift passes, changes, and redevelopoment projects.

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