Destination information
If this is your first Mammoth ski holiday, expect to be amazed. As its name suggests, Mammoth Mountain is absolutely huge – 11,000 feet high, with a spectacular 3,500 acres of skiable terrain. Even better, there’s a consistent annual 32 feet of powder snow, and a really long season. You could be in Mammoth skiing anytime between November and as late as July.
Without wishing to brag, we have to say that we ARE skiing in Mammoth. We 'discovered' the mountain for UK visitors, who now flock here to enjoy the awesome range of trails, parks and pipes. The incredible steep and deep skiing here means that the resort offers a real challenge to experts, but beginners and intermediates will find plenty to enjoy too. A Mammoth ski holiday can happily accommodate off-piste adventurers and ski-virgins in the same party!
Après-ski
The Clocktower Cellar Bar at Alpenhof Lodge always has a good atmosphere. On-slope bars include The Mill, Thunderbar (both in the Main Lodge area), The Canyon Bar and the Yodler at Mammoth Mountain Inn. Whiskey Creek is a lively spot for late-night partying and in the New Village you can visit Hennessy's, Lakanaki and Dublin's.
There is a great selection of around 50 restaurants in Mammoth Lakes town, catering for most tastes and pockets, many of which have live music ranging from rock music to jazz and blues.
Getting around
There are regular FREE shuttles running between the town and the slopes.
Star attractions
- Over 3,500 Skiable Acres Including 150 Runs Serviced by 27 Lifts
- An Average of 30ft of Snow Each Winter and 300 Days of Sunshine a Year
- Number-1 Snowboard Park in California
Additional info
Ski & Board Concierge
We have our own dedicated Ski & Board Concierge who offers exclusive and personal service to Virgin Holidays’ guests. You can contact him before you even leave home to simply ask for advice or to organise something special for your time in Mammoth! He is an expert and will be available to speak to when you are in resort, to answer any questions you may have and to make sure you have everything you need for an unforgettable holiday. Our concierge is a local expert on everything from snow conditions, road conditions, restaurants, nightlife, and après ski, to shopping advice on everything from Ski & Board gear to a helmet camera.
Slope closure info Please note the current predictions for slope closures as follows:
Mammoth Mountain - Approx 31 May '13
Different destinations have different magic touches so make sure to check them out to see what makes your holiday with us so special.
Getting there
Flight details: Heathrow to Los Angeles with Virgin Atlantic
Flight time: 11 hours 25 min.
Drive time: 5 hours.
We Recommend: A stay in Los Angeles before travelling to Mammoth Mountain.
Internal flights: Don’t want to drive then why not take an internal flight from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Mammoth (Call us for internal flight costs and availability).
Time difference: GMT -8 hours