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Mammoth received over 55 inches from the past storm and has all lifts running! With a current base of 60 inches, the conditions are unbelievable! Packed powder runs are waiting for you to enjoy them. Mammoth just announced the opening of Jibs Galore which brings the total to seven terrain parks.

If skiing and snowboarding isn’t your thing check out Mammoth Snowmobile Adventures! This is located behind the Yodler Restaurant near Main Lodge with ride times at 9am, 11am, and 2pm daily. For information click here.

Photo Credit: Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth is getting ready for its yearly Night of Lights! This event will be held at Canyon Lodge on December 17, 2011. This almost two decade old event celebrates the holiday season with a breathtaking firework show. The Village Gondola will be running to Canyon Lodge complimentary so guests of all ages can enjoy the show!

You can either watch the show on the snow or purchase tickets for the VIP viewing area. This night will be filled with an amazing firework show, torchlight parade, and live music! This is definitely a night to remember. So grab the family and head up to Mammoth for the weekend. To purchase tickets in advance for the VIP area Click Here.

Mammoth Mountain has a lot to offer this 2011/2012 ski season! These changes include the ability to access the slopes faster, a new high-speed quad, a wider range of cities to fly from, new culinary experiences, and a snow park that the whole family can enjoy!

The new high-speed quad will be replacing the fixed-grip triple chair 5, allowing 2,400 people up the hill per hour!  This will be a great place to be on powder days!

Looking to fly to Mammoth? United will be offering San Diego and Orange County resident’s access to Mammoth Yosemite Airport. United is also expanding service from San Francisco International Airport to Mammoth Lakes with a second flight from Friday – Monday.

The new flights will depart daily throughout the winter from San Diego and four days per week from Orange County (Friday – Monday). In addition, air service to and from San Francisco now includes additional Friday – Monday flight service to complement the daily flight service already in existence.

“With nearly $20 million in resort improvements for the coming season, we are continuing to look for innovative ways to excite our guests and allow them to enjoy the best skiing and riding experience anywhere.”, said Howard Pickett, Chief Marketing Officer for Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.

Fall is absolutely beautiful in Mammoth Lakes! The fall leaves are changing each day and creating a breath taking scenery! The leaves turn a vibrant red, orange and yellow from September-November. The crisp cool air of Fall is perfect for day hikes to check out these sights.

The best places to see the changes are:

The Mammoth Lakes Scenic Loop- The scenic loop road is located off of Hwy. 203 as it winds to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and brings you out on Hwy.395 about 5 miles north of Mammoth Lakes.

The Reds Meadow area- Reds Meadow is located past Mammoth Mountain. You will be able to see Devils Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls and the San Joaquin River. 

June Lake- June Lake is located 20 miles north of Mammoth Lakes off Hwy 395.
This drive is amazing any time of year, but fall colors make this route especially enjoyable. Follow Hwy 395 north to the south junction of Hwy 158. 

Lee Vining Canyon- This Canyon is located 35 miles north of Mammoth Lakes Take Hwy 395 to the Tioga Pass/Yosemite National Park turnoff Hwy 120, incredible views of the canyon’s fall colors.

Convict Lake- This Lake is located 10 miles south of Mammoth Lakes off Hwy 395. The spectacular views the majestic mountain peaks will offer a great setting for the fall colors.

Rock Creek Canyon- Rock Creek is located 20 miles south of Mammoth Lakes off Hwy 395. Rock Creek is a beautiful, glacier-carved canyon, just off Hwy 395 at Tom’s Place.

To request the Eastern High Sierra Fall Color click here. Hope you can come up and enjoy the views!

In addition, the airline tweaked its schedule with SFO in the hopes that it could alleviate a turnback/cancellation rate of over 30 percent last season.

No longer will the jets have to land in the dark and take off from Mammoth in the dark. Rather, the flights have been moved up to earlier in the day

But the big news comes from Down South.

In the coming ski season, United will offer San Diego and Orange County residents access to Mammoth Yosemite Airport. United is also expanding service from San Francisco International Airport to Mammoth Lakes with a second flight from Friday – Monday.

The new flights will depart daily throughout the winter from San Diego and four days per week from Orange County (Friday – Monday). In addition, air service to and from San Francisco now includes additional Friday – Monday flight service to complement the daily flight service already in existence.

United Express regional partner SkyWest Airlines will operate the flights using 66-seat CRJ700 regional jets which include six first-class and 60 economy seats per plane. The first flights of the season are scheduled to depart Thursday, December 15, from San Francisco and San Diego and Friday, December 16 from Orange County.

The service from the two new markets of San Diego and Orange County has been long-awaited by Mammoth’s many customers in these areas.

“The new service will allow fans of Mammoth in San Diego and Orange County to spend less time in their car and more time on the slopes with the ability to get to Mammoth Mountain in about an hour,” said Howard Pickett, Chief Marketing Officer of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, in a press release.

“The additional flight from San Francisco will greatly benefit out-of-state visitors by providing an additional connection for even easier access to Mammoth through United’s San Francisco hub.”

Mammoth Yosemite Airport also receives year-round flights from Los Angeles and winter seasonal flights from San Jose through Alaska Airlines.

The new schedule looks like this:

Alaska Airlines – 800-547-9308

Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes
Daily
AS 2196 departs LAX at 4:45 p.m. and
arrives MMH at 5:55 p.m.

Mammoth Lakes to Los Angeles
Daily
AS 2199 departs MMH 6:25 p.m. and
arrives LAX at 7:39 p.m.

Winter Air Schedule (Flights Begin December 15, 2011)

United Airlines flights – 800-864-8331

San Francisco to Mammoth Lakes
Daily
Departs SFO at 2:05 p.m. and arrives MMH at 3:06 p.m.
Friday – Monday
Departs SFO at 10:40 a.m. and arrives MMH at 11:41 a.m.

Mammoth Lakes to San Francisco
Daily
Departs MMH at 9:37 a.m. and arrives SFO at 10:45 a.m.
Friday – Monday
Departs MMH at 4:20 p.m. and arrives SFO at 5:28 p.m.

United Airlines flights – 800-864-8331

San Diego to Mammoth Lakes
Daily
Departs SAN at 7:40 a.m. and arrives MMH at 9:04 a.m.

Mammoth Lakes to San Diego
Daily
Departs MMH at 3:41 p.m. and arrives SAN at 5:08 p.m.

United Airlines flights – 800-864-8331

Orange County/John Wayne to Mammoth Lakes
Friday – Monday
Departs SNA at 2:30 p.m. and arrives MMH at 3:49 p.m.

Mammoth Lakes to Orange County/John Wayne
Friday – Monday
Departs MMH at 12:15 p.m. and arrives SNA at 1:36 p.m.

Information provided by Mammoth Times.

Come up and enjoy the fun this Labor Day in Mammoth Lakes.  Mammoth will be celebrating their 42nd Annual Labor Day Arts Festival. There will be over 100 artists and contemporary craftsmen presenting their work at Mammoth Lakes’ Labor Day Arts Festival. The event is located at Sam’s Wood Site on Minaret Rd. from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. on Sat. and Sun. and from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Sun.

This event is for the whole family to enjoy! There will be FREE live entertainment for kids, blue grass band, soft jazz, art activities and more. For the adults there will be food booths, wine tasting, cocktail lounge and Mammoth Brewing Company’s beer garden. Visit http://www.monoarts.org/labordayfestival.html to learn more!

As a home owner you get to enjoy the amenities of the Monache at the Village. These include on-site full service restaurant, workout gym, heated outdoor saltwater pool with two hot tubs, valet and a concierge.

Sealed Bid Deadline: 5:00 PM PST Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Bid Opening:  Friday, August 19th, 2011

Acceptance Notification:  Within 48 hours of opening

Contact: Teresa Frazier teresa@mammothrealtygroup.com

This weekend is filled with excitement! There are many activities that you can do with your friends and family. If you’re the ski enthusiast, the mountain will be open top to bottom all weekend! You can ski your heart out in the morning then jump on your mountain bike and enjoy the bike park in the afternoon! The Mammoth Adventure Center also opens this weekend on July 2nd. This is a great place to bring the kids! You can enjoy some downhill mountain biking or watch your child scale the climbing wall or take an exciting ride on the Zip Line!

The Village at Mammoth will be the spot to be on Sunday to enjoy their breathtaking firework show. You can head over to the Village around 6pm to enjoy the live performance from The Boneshakers followed by the firework show at 9pm. If you can’t get enough of the Fireworks head down to Bishop on the 4th and enjoy their amazing show at the Bishop Airport. Doors will open at 3pm and the Firework show will begin at dusk. They will be charging $20 for each car load. All proceeds will be benefiting the Volunteer Fire Department!

Hope you can come up and enjoy the fun!

What are your plans this Memorial Day? Come up to Mammoth and enjoy the fresh snow on the mountain. It may be spring time but Mammoth has received over a foot of snow last week! Mammoth Mountain will be offering live music, games and even a mechanical bull at Main Lodge this weekend. They will also have open over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain.

If you’re not feeling the spring skiing there is plenty of other fun activities planned for you and your family. Convict Lake Resort Round-up at the LakeFishing Derby – $6,000 in resort prizes, horseback riding, boat rentals, and Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ & D.J. T’s! They still have some cabins available so don’t hesitate to call!

Mule Days in Bishop is also going on this weekend. This is a favorite amongst the locals. More than 30,000 visitors come each year for the annual Mules Days activities. There will be a rodeo, horse jumping, a parade, live music, dancing, and much more! This is a great place to take the kids!

Regardless of what activities you choose to do this weekend, just come up and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery in Mammoth Lakes this weekend!

There are three hot spring locations in the Mammoth region; Hot Creek, Travertine and Buckeye. Some offer visitors a backdrop of the Sierras, while others have a nearby campground for those who plan to relax in the hot spring around the clock. The hot springs are a short drive from the city; it is the perfect activity for outdoors enthusiasts who want to escape. Because the hot springs are remote enough from the urban centers, there are no commercial food establishments, so be sure to bring a picnic basket!

Golfing is another great way to make the most of the spring season in the Sierra Nevadas. Bishop Country Club is a well-maintained 18-hole course that is challenging for golfers of all experience levels. This club has a fully-equipped Pro Shop with rental clubs and carts available and almost every golf accessory or apparel you can imagine. You are also more than welcome to just hit some balls at the driving range or spend time in the practice bunker and chipping area.

Lastly, because the eastern Sierras are surrounded by several gorgeous lakes and creeks, fishing is a great way to explore the area. It is a great way to either lay back and catch the sunrise or experience a different outdoor adventure. Interested anglers over the age of 16 must have a fishing license. They are available for purchase at several locations in the Mammoth Lakes vicinity. The attached link gives an overview of each lake: http://www.mammothmountain.­com/MountainActivities/­SummerActivities/Fishing/