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Additional
Activities on Mammoth Mountain
Take
a group lesson, Snowmobile, Gondola Rides
and Snowcat Tours. Click
Here for details on pricing
and discounts were applicable.
Destination
- Mammoth Mountain
Where is Mammoth Mountains?
Mammoth Mountains is north of Los Angeles
and east of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Click
Here for driving information
How
far of drive is it?
- From
Southern California
You'll pass Death Valley, Mount
Whitney and the Ancient Bristlecone
Pine Forest. Take I-5 north to
State Route 14 north to US 395
north to State Route 203 (300-375
miles).
- From
San Francisco
Arrive via Yosemite National Park
in the summer. In winter take
Interstate 80 to Hwy 50 to Kingsbury
Grade cutoff to US 395 south to
State Route 203 (320 miles).
- From
Nevada/Lake Tahoe
Drive through miles of scenic
backcountry, Bodie State Historical
Park and Mono Lake. Take US 395
south to State Route 203 (165
miles)
- From
Las Vegas,
Tour the deserts interesting rock
formations and old gold mining
towns. One of several options
is US 95 north to Hwy 266 west;
turn slight left to State Route
168 to US 395 north to State Route
203 (310 miles).
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Can I fly to Mammoth?
Yes, Horizon Air now offers flights from
LAX and San Jose. Horizon Air is partnered
with Alaska Airlines along with several
others Click
here for more information.
You can also use a flight consolidator
like sidestep.com or expedia.com to search
for flights, Mammoth Lakes airport code
is MMH.
Arriving
by Plane:
Look for the shuttle that says Mammoth
Inn. This is a free shuttle to the hotel
Transportation
Will transportation be provided to
Mammoth?
We are offering a package option in which
transportation will be provided on a deluxe
motor coach. We ask that you keep in mind
that space is limited and based on first
come, first serve, so if you wish to be
a passenger, be please sure to select
the correct package.
At
the same time, you are not obligated to
accept transportation from us, which means
that you are more than welcome to drive
or fly into Mammoth. If you choose this
option, we will do our best to make sure
that you have all the correct directions
and know where to check-in once you reach
the mountain.
If you have your own transportation, you
are more than welcome to drive to the
mountain and park at the hotel.
If
I'm flying in from out of town, how should
I arrange my flights?
We advise that you arrive on Thursday,
February 6th, and plan to depart Los Angeles
on Monday, February 10th. If you try to arrive/leave
on the days of travel, it is possible
that you will miss either your bus or
your plane.
What
time will the buses be leaving Los Angeles,
and from where?
Friday morning at 9:00am from the LAX
area. Please keep in mind that bus space
is sold on a first come first serve bases.
What
are we allowed to bring on the bus?
You are allowed to bring food and beverages,
personal entertainment (music, dvd, laptops,
etc.), games, reading material, and one
(1) small personal bag. All other luggage
will be stowed in the below luggage area.
What
time will the buses be leaving Mammoth
Sunday, and where from?
All the buses will be leaving Mammoth
Lodge at 3pm, sharp. We will arrive back in Los Angeles around 9pm
On
departure day should I take my luggage
to the Lodge with me?
It's up to you, however, the buses will
be stationed outside your hotel and available
for loading luggage from 11am. However,
please know that will be responsible for
loading your luggage onto the buses.
Rooming
How
will rooming be assigned?
When you register, you will be asked who
your roommate is - just state the name(s),
and make sure they state yours.
If
you do not have a preselected roommate,
when you fill out your registration form,
we will ask you questions, which will
let us know what type of people to pair
you up with ( gender, age, interests,
etc.).
Can
I reserve a whole condo?
Of course! Click here
for current rates, and you can put as
many (or few) people in your condo as
you want. It's great for a group of friends
who want to go, and will just split the
costs.
How many people can sleep in standard
room?
Standard rooms either have 1 or 2 beds
and can accommodate 2 to 4 persons depending
on the number of beds in that room.
Do all rooms have a kitchen?
No, only the condos and suites have kitchens.
Costs/Rates
What are the current rates to purchase
a package?
Click Here to view
current rates
What's
the last date to purchase my trip?
We will sell trip packages until they
sell out.
Are
lift tickets and ski/snowboarding equipment
included in this price?
No. You will responsible for all costs
outside of travel, accommodations, and
events. Those outside costs include mountain
activities, food and beverages, shopping,
etc. 2012 Lift tickets currently started
at $89, click
here for rates on current lift tickets
What if I don't ski/snowboard?
You may want to take lessons at Mammoth
and try out a new sport, click
here for lessons. If you decide not
to take up the sport, there are plenty
of activities if you don't ski. For other
winter activities including; snowmobiles,
snowcat tours and gondola rides click
here. There is also plenty of local
shopping including an outlet mall that
features retails Ralph Lauren and Coach.
For more information on shopping in mammoth
click
here.
What
if I plan to arrange my own travel and
accommodations, but would like to participate
in your events?
You are more than welcome to purchase
an events package.
Is
the trip refundable?
No. However, it is transferable, meaning
that you are no longer able to attend,
you are more than welcome to sell your
package. All we ask is that you inform
us of who will be taking your place and
you have them contact us, so that we can
gather some required information.
Below
is a list of suggested items to bring:
Skis/Snowboards (also available for rental
on Mammoth Mountain)
Waterproof shoes
Gloves, Hats and Scarves
A heavy Coat
Snow-wear (Ski pants, thermal shirt, sweaters/sweatshirts,
snow socks, etc)
Sunglasses/shades (if the sun reflects
of the snow, it is very bright)
Sunscreen (if you are not properly covered,
the sun reflecting off the snow can cause
sunburn)
Party attire
Anything else that you can think of
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