We've Got a Winter!

We’re just a week shy of “spring,” but winter is going strong around Mammoth, thanks to recent Sierra storms. Not a downhiller? Go shoeing, tubing, or XC skiing.

Week: 03.15.2018
Regions: Southern CA

Snowshoe Country

Snowshoeing Virginia Lakes in the Eastern Sierra

Snowshoeing at Virginia Lakes, a cluster of alpine lakes nestled in the rugged eastern Sierra northwest of Mono Lake, is an unforgettable journey—and you’re likely to see just a handful of other trekkers all day. This pristine backcountry within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest i
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The Most Waterfall Time of the Year!

Redding Area Spring Waterfalls

Hey, we’ve got a waterfall idea for you. Actually, we’ve got nearly 50 waterfall ideas for you—all located in one fantastic place: the Redding area! Redding’s not only the sunniest city in California—averaging more than 300 days of sunshine per year— this Shasta-Cascade region is
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Totally Tubular!

Snow Play at Woolly's Tube Park in Mammoth

Lift, slide, scream, repeat! For pure winter fun, you can’t beat tubing at Woolly's Tube Park near Mammoth Mountain. It’s all about the simplistic delight of hurtling down a 600-foot-long chute of packed snow on an inner tube.
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Peaceful Pistes

Nordic Skiing at Mammoth's Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center

Downhill not your cup of cocoa? Go Nordic! Mammoth’s stunning Lakes Basin has 19-plus miles of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails where you won’t find crowds or expensive lift tickets. What you will find is a serene wonderland of frozen lakes and pine forests, where su
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