Ikon Pass
$219/day
North America
Mammoth Mountain
California, United States★4.6editor's rating
Mammoth Mountain is California's highest ski resort, a massive volcanic dome rising above the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth Lakes. Known for deep, abundant snowfall and one of the longest seasons in North America, it pairs wide-open above-treeline bowls and chutes with top-tier Unbound terrain parks.
Lift Ticket
$219/day
Vertical Drop
3,100 ft
Skiable Area
3,500 acres
Annual Snowfall
400"
Best For
Long Seasons & Park Riders
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 25% Intermediate 40% Advanced 35%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
7,953 ft
Summit Elevation
11,053 ft
Vertical Drop
3,100 ft
Skiable Area
3,500 acres
Lifts
25
Runs
175
Annual Snowfall
400"
Season
Mid-November – Late May
Pass
Ikon Pass
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Highlights
Highest summit of any California ski resort at 11,053 ftOne of the longest ski seasons in North America, often into late May or JuneIconic above-treeline bowls, cornices, and steep chutes off the summitAward-winning Unbound terrain parks and superpipeReliable, heavy Sierra snowfall averaging ~400 inchesFlagship destination on the Ikon Pass
Pros
- ✓Exceptional snow totals and an extraordinarily long season
- ✓High alpine terrain with big bowls and challenging steeps up top
- ✓Some of the best terrain parks in the country
- ✓Lots of beginner and intermediate cruisers lower on the mountain
- ✓Reliable spring skiing long after most resorts close
Cons
- ✗Remote location with a long drive from major California cities
- ✗High-altitude summit is fully exposed and frequently wind-holds lifts
- ✗Can get very crowded on powder days and holiday weekends
- ✗Limited tree skiing for low-visibility storm days
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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