Mammoth Mountain

Getting There

5-6 hour drive from campus
Park in Mammoth Village (gondola to lifts) or at the Main Lodge (paid parking) if renting gear, at the Mill if not renting
Prices
- Single Day Pass: $159*
- Two Day Pass: $268*
- Beginner Young Adult Ticket (only gives access to 4 beginner chairs): $65
- This mountain is on the IKON Pass
- *These passes are also valid on June Mountain for the same day. Prices may fluctuate for weekdays and holiday weekends.

Lodging

Travelodge by Wyndham Mammoth Lakes. A room during ski season typically costs $90. Within walking distance from the Village Gondola and the Mammoth Lakes “downtown” area.
Holiday Haus Motel & Hostel. This property is within walking distance of the Village Gondola and the Mammoth Lakes “downtown” area. It has both hostel and motel-style accommodations. The hostel typically costs $42 per person for a night during ski season.
Convict Lake Resort. This is the resort that the Ski Club rents out for Reading Days and Syllabus days. During ski season, a small cabin (1 queen bed) costs $269 per night.
- Pros: Easy to squeeze extra people into a cabin. Full kitchen with utensils and cookware (cooking meals can dramatically reduce the cost of a weekend of skiing). An individual cabin is more forgiving than a motel room or hostel in regards to making noise… if you want to play music and party after a day of skiing, this is your place.
- Cons: A four night minimum is required. 20 minute drive from Convict Lake to Mammoth Mountain. More expensive than alternatives.

Rentals

Gear Rentals:
- Our recommendation: Mammoth’s rental services at the Main Lodge, Canyon Lodge, Eagle Lodge, or Mountain Center at The Village (full-service rental with pick-up/drop-off at any location). Book a week ahead for discounts
  - Prices:
    - Performance Rental Package (basic skis): $57 per day
    - Demo Rental Package (premium skis): $103 per day
  - Hours: 8AM–4:30PM
  - Next Day Rental Set-Up Hours: 2–3:30PM
  - Locations:
    - Main Lodge: 10001 Minaret Rd., Second Floor
    - Canyon Lodge: 1000 Canyon Blvd., Third Floor
    - Eagle Lodge: 4000 Majestic Pines Dr., located in a tent across from the base lodge
    - Mountain Center in the Village: 60 Canyon Blvd., First Floor
- Not as convenient but cheaper: The Ski Renter
  - Prices:
    - Performance Rental Package (basic skis): $34 per day
    - Demo Rental Package (premium skis): $54 per day
  - Hours: 7:30 am – 7pm (open until 10pm on Fridays)
  - Location: 2987 Main St. (one mile away from the Village Gondola)

Food

Food at ski resorts is expensive, and Mammoth Mountain is no exception. While some people choose to pack in their own food to eat on the mountain, there is nothing like a hot mid-day meal while skiing. There are food courts in all of the main lodges, a mid-mountain food court at McCoy Station, BBQ at The Mill, grilled cheeses on the backside of the mountain at The Outpost, and bars at all of the above locations. Don’t stress about where to eat… ask for a $20 sub-par chili bowl and you shall receive.