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.

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!