The ASO Journal, Everything Mammoth Mountain

Heading to the Terrain Park at the End of the Ski Season? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Heading to the Terrain Park at the End of the Ski Season? Here’s What You Need to Know. When spring weather brings slush snow and low coverage, the terrain park is the place to be at Mammoth Mountain or any mountain for that matter. However, when everyone heads to the terrain park it means packed […] Click to Read This Article

Mammoth Mountain’s Steepest Runs

Whats the Steepest Run at Mammoth Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mammoth Mountain has plenty of trails that appeal to skiers of all skill levels, including more advanced ones. If this is where you’re at with skiing, you won’t be disappointed by what’s available here. Kiwi Flats is considered the steepest run at Mammoth Mountain, so we’ll mainly focus on this spot below. The snow sports […] Click to Read This Article

When Does Mammoth Mountain Open for Mountain Biking?

When Does Mammoth Mountain Open for Mountain Biking? One of the reasons we love working and living in Mammoth Lakes is the fact that it’s a four-season outdoor sport paradise. Nothing represents just how much there is to do outside better than the fact that once Mammoth Mountain closes for the ski season, it quickly […] Click to Read This Article

When Does Spring Fishing Begin in Mammoth Lakes?

When Does Spring Fishing Begin in Mammoth Lakes? Here at ASO Mammoth we’re all about helping people get outside so that they enjoy our home in Mammoth Lakes just as much as we do. That’s why we’re all about fishing! Not only does Mammoth Lakes have beautiful streams, lakes, and fish, but after a few […] Click to Read This Article

Breaking the Habit of Skiing in the Backseat

What Is Skiing Backseat in Mammoth Lakes, CA

All skiers, even more advanced ones, develop some habits that aren’t too helpful for their performance or beneficial for their health. One of these is what’s known as “backseat skiing,” a term that refers to leaning too far back when going downhill. The snow sports experts from ASO Mammoth, your premier choice for high-quality Mammoth […] Click to Read This Article

Are Extra-Wide Snowboards Available?

Are There Extra Wide Snowboards in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Correct board size is important when you have plans to immerse yourself in fresh powder for a day of snowboarding fun. A standard snowboard is around 10 inches wide or less. However, some snowboarding enthusiasts need wider boards for reasons we go over below. There are wider boards available, but they’re not always easy to […] Click to Read This Article

Is Mammoth Mountain a Skier’s Mountain?

Skier’s Mountain

Is Mammoth Mountain a Skier’s Mountain? With how far snowboarding has grown it’s easy to forget that it’s a relatively young sport, especially when compared with skiing. In fact, many mountains across the world were open for skiing well before snowboarding looked anything like it does today. This gap created ski friendly mountains, but if […] Click to Read This Article

Skiing at Mammoth in the Spring

Tips for Spring Skiing in Mammoth in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Spring is a great time for skiing at Mammoth Mountain. If you have plans to immerse yourself in the fresh powder that can still be found here throughout the spring—and even into early parts of the summer on some occasions—we’ve got tips for you. Read on for some spring skiing recommendations for Mammoth, offered by […] Click to Read This Article

Mammoth Mountain’s Legendary Pond Skim – April 17, 2022

What you Need to Know About the Mammoth Mountain Pond Skim It’s easy to love snow when you’re able to call Mammoth Mountain and all its terrain home. In fact, the Mammoth Mountain community loves snow so much that it doesn’t even have to be frozen for us to ski and snowboard on it.  Pond […] Click to Read This Article

Skiing or Snowboarding a Black Diamond for the First Time? Here’s What You Need to Know

Skiing or Snowboarding a Black Diamond for the First Time? Here’s What You Need to Know There’s no better feeling for a skier or snowboarder than riding away from a steep and technical trail or line while knowing that you just crushed it. Here at ASO Mammoth we want everyone to know exactly what we’re […] Click to Read This Article