Skiing
The end of April will still be spring ski season for the area, and Carter and Lindsay would love to see you on the mountain in the days leading up to the wedding.
There are two ski resorts in the area:
- Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort – This is the venue for the wedding! Mammoth has 178 trails and 25 lifts, catering to skiers of all types. It’s a big resort with many different lodges you can stage out of. (Main Lodge will be the location to catch the gondola to the venue)
- June Mountain Ski Resort – About 30 minutes further north of Mammoth Lakes is June Mountain. This resort is especially good for beginner/casual skiers & families, as they have lots of relatively flat runs to learn on with a little less pressure.
You may reserve discounted multiple day lift tickets and rentals by calling 1-800-626-6684 and referring to the group ID 36924.
The Ikon Pass is accepted at both Mammoth and June and many other locations so look into it if there are additional ski trips you plan to take this season!
You can find additional information at the Mammoth Mountain Resort website.
Tubing
Mammoth Mountain has tubing at Willie’s Tube Park. This is a great option for folks looking to get out in the snow but not interested in skiing.
Hot Springs
There are numerous natural Hot Springs in the Mammoth Lakes area. Please be aware that you may occasionally find someone enjoying the springs sans swimsuit.
- Wet Willie’s – The biggest and most well-known springs in the area. There is a boardwalk out to the area and numerous pools with different depths.
- Crab Cooker – Carter and Lindsay often camp along the road to Crab Cooker when they ski bum a trip. The natural spring will occasionally be filled in and then dug out again by locals. So be up to the adventure of seeing whether it’s open or not.
- Rock Tub – A smaller tub in the area, with room for possibly 4 to 6 adults, so head out early if you want a chance of visiting!
Shopping
The village of Mammoth Mountain is the main walkable downtown area with shops and restaurants.
Aprés
Even if you’re not a skier, there are plenty of bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the aprés ski scene. There is often an aprés available at the ski resort, but some of our favorites in town include Liberty Bar (sports bar with an occassional DJ depending on day/time) or Lakanuki (Tiki bar that plays sports with late-night Karaoke)
NOTE: Activities available in the area are very season and weather dependent. If it’s a warmer year, hiking trails, lake activities, biking and more may be available. We’ll try to update here as we see where the season takes us!