Mammoth Mountain Ski Guide (2026/27): Opening Day, Lift Tickets, Hotels, Restaurants, Après & Getting There

The back story

Season 2026/27: First chair Friday 13 November 2026 (mammothmountain.com); June Mountain opens 19 December 2026 · Ski area: 3,500+ acres, 25 lifts, 181 trails (mammothmountain.com) · Top viewpoint: Top of the Panorama Gondola, 11,053 ft, with Eleven53 Café · Lift tickets: Dynamic: walk-up $149–$269 a day; buy online early, from $89 (beginner chairs), winter 2026/27 · Pass: Ikon Pass · Nearest airports: Mammoth Yosemite (MMH), about 15 minutes; Eastern Sierra Regional, Bishop (BIH), 45 miles

The back story

Mammoth Mountain: the back story

Mammoth Mountain·In depth

Declared a poor ski site in 1946, a volcano in the Eastern Sierra became California's great high mountain, built lift by lift by Dave McCoy.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

Official prices, winter 2026/27

Mammoth Mountain lift tickets

Mammoth Mountain·Lift tickets·€€€

Dynamic prices that reward buying online and early: up to $80 off a single day and $210 off multi-day tickets against the walk-up rate.

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Mammoth is an Ikon mountain

Ikon Pass 2026/27 at Mammoth

Mammoth Mountain·Season pass·€€€€

The Ikon Pass includes Mammoth Mountain; adult passes for 2026/27 start at $1,529, and the Ikon Base Pass at $1,099.

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Main, Canyon and Eagle lodges

Mammoth Mountain Ski & Snowboard School

Mammoth Mountain·Ski school·€€€

Group and private lessons from age 3 at three base lodges, with intermediate and advanced clinics at Main and Canyon, and adaptive skiing through Access Mammoth.

10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
Six shops, from Main Lodge to the Village

Mammoth Mountain rentals

Mammoth Mountain·Ski and snowboard hire·€€

Rental shops at Main Lodge, Canyon Lodge, Eagle Lodge and the Mountain Center in the Village, with in-room delivery by Ski Butler at the Westin Monache and Mammoth Mountain Inn.

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11,053 ft

Panorama Gondola and Eleven53 Café

Mammoth Mountain·Summit and viewpoint·€€

The gondola from Main Lodge to the summit, where Eleven53 Café serves soup, chili and sandwiches with the High Sierra spread below.

10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
1,500 uncrowded acres

June Mountain

Mammoth Mountain·Sister ski area·€€

Mammoth's quieter sister to the north, with 1,500 acres of uncrowded, beginner-friendly slopes, also on the Ikon Pass.

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19+ miles of groomed trails

Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center

Mammoth Mountain·Cross-country skiing·€

More than 19 miles (30 km) of groomed skating, classic and snowshoe trails in the Lakes Basin, beside Tamarack Lodge.

163 Twin Lakes Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map

Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: Condos in the Village with kitchens, the beginner-chair ticket, the town's shuttle buses and a Vons supermarket for self-catering. Mid-range: The Village Lodge or Juniper Springs, a Quad Pack+ of four flexible days, and dinners at Vulcania or the Mogul. Luxury: The Westin Monache or the new Limelight Mammoth by the Village Gondola, dinner at the Lakefront in historic Tamarack Lodge, and private lessons from Main Lodge.

Steps from the Village Gondola · In depth

The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth

Mammoth Mountain·Luxury hotel·€€€€

An all-suite Westin beside The Village at Mammoth, with a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, a 24-hour WestinWORKOUT studio, suites with gas fireplaces and balconies, and the new Apricity restaurant.

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New: opened December 2025 · In depth

Limelight Mammoth

Mammoth Mountain·Luxury hotel·€€€€

A 149-room hotel in The Village at Mammoth, steps from the Village Gondola, with a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and fire pits, a Therabody recovery collection, breakfast included and The Lounge with live music.

132 Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
Since 1924, on Twin Lakes · In depth

Tamarack Lodge

Mammoth Mountain·Historic lodge and cabins·€€€

A 1924 lodge and cabins on the shore of Twin Lakes in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, with a cross-country ski centre of 19+ miles of groomed trails, The Lakefront Restaurant and continental breakfast.

163 Twin Lakes Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
Across from Main Lodge

Mammoth Mountain Inn

Mammoth Mountain·Slopeside hotel·€€

Mammoth's classic slopeside hotel, across from Main Lodge and the Panorama Gondola, with ski-in, ski-out access from mid-November to May.

10400 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
In the heart of the Village

The Village Lodge

Mammoth Mountain·Condominium hotel·€€

Studios and one- to three-bedroom condos in the Village, with full kitchens, gas fireplaces and the gondola outside.

1111 Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
At the base of the mountain

Juniper Springs Resort

Mammoth Mountain·Slopeside condominiums·€€

Mammoth's slopeside condominium resort, with kitchens, fireplaces, balconies, heated pools and a coffee shop.

4000 Meridian Boulevard, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map

Restaurants and mountain huts

Inside historic Tamarack Lodge

Lakefront Restaurant, Tamarack Lodge

Mammoth Mountain·Fine dining·€€€€

Mammoth's most intimate fine-dining room, on the banks of Twin Lakes, with a fresh seasonal menu cooked largely from in-house recipes.

163 Twin Lakes Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
By the Voltaggio brothers

Vulcania

Mammoth Mountain·Italian·€€€

Italian-American staples with a twist from the chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, in the Village.

6201 Minaret Road, Suite 240, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
A Mammoth Lakes classic

The Mogul

Mammoth Mountain·Steakhouse·€€€

A long-standing Mammoth Lakes steakhouse, open seven days a week, with a full bar and a children's menu.

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At Mammoth Mountain Inn

Mountainside Bar & Grill

Mammoth Mountain·American·€€

Family-friendly dining at Mammoth Mountain Inn, with a bar looking up at the mountain.

10400 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
At Woolly's Adventure Summit

Soaring Pines Mountain Café

Mammoth Mountain·Café·€€

A lodge-style café with a fireplace at Woolly's snow-tubing park, with hot cocoa and signature cocktails.

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Beer-centric food

The EATery at Mammoth Brewing Company

Mammoth Mountain·Brewpub kitchen·€€

Beer-centric food by chef Brandon Brocia in the Mammoth Brewing tasting room.

18 Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map

Après-ski and bars

Across from Main Lodge

Yodler Restaurant & Bar

Mammoth Mountain·Slopeside bar·€€

Mammoth's legendary slopeside bar: European-style après with bratwurst, fondue and schnitzel, a big sundeck and a fireside lounge.

10000 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
Brewing since 1995

Mammoth Brewing Company

Mammoth Mountain·Brewery and tasting room·€€

Mammoth's own brewery since 1995: flights and pints with local ingredients, a beer garden that welcomes leashed dogs, and mountain views.

18 Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
More than 180 whiskeys

Clocktower Cellar

Mammoth Mountain·Pub and whiskey bar·€€

A cellar pub in the Alpenhof Lodge with 26 beers on tap, 50 in bottles and more than 180 whiskeys.

6080 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
By the Village Gondola

The Lounge at Limelight Mammoth

Mammoth Mountain·Hotel lounge·€€€

The new après hub of the Village: craft cocktails, seasonal menus and mountain views at Limelight Mammoth.

132 Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
Bloody Marys and local beer

The Mill

Mammoth Mountain·Après café·€€

An après-ski café known for its Bloody Marys, locally brewed beer and views.

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Shops

Serving Mammoth for over 60 years

Kittredge Sports

Mammoth Mountain·Ski and outdoor shop

The Eastern Sierra's veteran outdoor shop: skis, boots, race, Nordic and backcountry gear, rentals, tuning and boot fitting, and fishing trips in summer.

3218 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
40+ years outfitting Mammoth

Footloose Sports

Mammoth Mountain·Ski shop

A ski and outdoor shop on Main Street, known for its boot-fitting experts, with rentals, demos, tuning and backcountry gear.

3043 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
Groceries, bakery and pharmacy

Vons Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Mountain·Supermarket

The town's large supermarket on Old Mammoth Road, with a bakery, deli, pharmacy and curbside pickup: useful for condo stays.

481 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
At Mammoth Mountain Inn

Sierra General Store

Mammoth Mountain·Coffee and gift shop

Coffee, snacks and gifts across from Main Lodge, in the Mammoth Mountain Inn.

10400 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map

Spas and wellness

Club day pass with longer treatments

Double Eagle Spa at Snowcreek Athletic Club

Mammoth Mountain·Day spa

Massage, body therapies, facials and nails at Snowcreek Athletic Club; a 50-minute or longer treatment includes a day pass to the club.

51 Club Drive, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
In the Village

Simply Massage Mammoth

Mammoth Mountain·Massage and skin care

Massage and skin-care treatments by credentialed therapists, open daily in the Village.

6201 Minaret Road, Unit 216, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
Heated outdoor pool and fire pits

Limelight Mammoth pool and hot tub

Mammoth Mountain·Hotel pool

An outdoor heated pool and hot tub beside the fire pits, for Limelight Mammoth's guests after a day on the mountain.

132 Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
Opposite the slopes

Mammoth Mountain Inn pool and hot tubs

Mammoth Mountain·Hotel pool

A heated outdoor pool and hot tubs looking at the mountain, for guests of Mammoth Mountain Inn.

10400 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map

Getting there

Fly to Mammoth Yosemite or Bishop

Getting to Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth Mountain·Getting there

Advanced Air flies from Hawthorne (Los Angeles) and Carlsbad to Mammoth Yosemite Airport, about 15 minutes from town; United flies to Bishop, 45 miles south.

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About 15 minutes from town

Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH)

Mammoth Mountain·Airport

Mammoth's own airport on Highway 395, served in winter by Advanced Air from Hawthorne and Carlsbad.

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$10 a seat

ESTA Airport Flyer Express

Mammoth Mountain·Airport shuttle

Eastern Sierra Transit's shuttle timed to flights at Mammoth Yosemite and Bishop airports, $10 a seat.

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Scheduled and private transfers

Mammoth All Weather Shuttle

Mammoth Mountain·Transfers

Scheduled transfers, private cars, group and long-distance service to and from Mammoth Lakes.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

Gondola, shops and restaurants

The Village at Mammoth

Mammoth Mountain·Neighbourhood

The walkable heart of Mammoth Lakes, with the Village Gondola to the mountain, condominium hotels, restaurants and bars.

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Slopeside on the town side

Eagle Lodge and Juniper Springs

Mammoth Mountain·Neighbourhood

The slopeside district at the foot of Eagle Express, closest to town, with slopeside condominiums at Juniper Springs and Meridian Boulevard.

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Quiet, residential, golf in summer

Old Mammoth and Snowcreek

Mammoth Mountain·Neighbourhood

The quieter residential south of town, with the Snowcreek townhomes, the athletic club and its spa.

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Twin Lakes and Tamarack

Lakes Basin

Mammoth Mountain·Neighbourhood

The forest and lakes above town at about 8,500 feet, around Twin Lakes and historic Tamarack Lodge, with cross-country trails.

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