It’s easy to assume that your boots are the most important piece of ski and snowboard gear because we often tell people that your boots are what determine how comfortable you’ll be while skiing or snowboarding. However, the truth is that no matter how great your boots fit or how much pop you’re getting out […] Click to Read This Article
For 99% of skiers and snowboarders, skiing and snowboarding is all about having fun. It’s an escape from work, and even those fortunate few who are able to call a day on the mountain a day at the office are probably having a blast doing it. Dave McCoy was no different. It just so happens […] Click to Read This Article
For many, skiing is an enjoyable and exhilarating pastime. Few things are more exciting than sliding down a mountain at high speeds. However, for some people, a trip to the slopes precipitates significant fear that might threaten their enjoyment. Fortunately, reluctant skiers might be able to overcome such fears by adhering to the following five […] Click to Read This Article
Time on the snow can be hard to come by even if you live near a mountain and great snow. Seasoned snowboarders know this all too well, but for a beginner who is trying to build on their first steps towards learning to ride time away from the mountain can be incredibly frustrating. If you […] Click to Read This Article
The skiers and snowboarders who rent ski and snowboard gear from our shop here in Mammoth don’t do so with the hopes of slicing up corduroy slopes. Everyone, no matter if they’re a beginner renting their fresh set up or a pro heading out to heli-ski, dreams of riding through untouched snow. With a mountain […] Click to Read This Article
At ASO Mammoth we help people visiting Mammoth Mountain from all over the world rent ski and snowboard gear every day, but we see even more people flying to Mammoth Lakes with their own gear. If you’re new to skiing and snowboarding, or have just had a bad experience with a bag being declared overweight […] Click to Read This Article
Are you ready to enjoy the beautiful Mammoth Mountain slopes and you’re wondering which ski runs are the longest? Mammoth is enormous, and it’s also the tallest resort in California, with a peak height of 11,053 feet. Approximately 1.3 million skiers and snowboarders visit Mammoth annually. There’s more terrain on Mammoth Mountain than someone can […] Click to Read This Article
Your first day on the mountain is always a memorable one. Some people spend their entire first day on the ground and others make their first turns, but just about everyone remembers the first time they felt like they could control their board or skis and realized skiing and snowboarding are actually possible, and even […] Click to Read This Article
Snowboarding can be an exhilarating activity, but first-time snowboarders may find themselves too intimidated to get very far. Trying something you’ve never done before can be daunting, and even though snowboarding is fun, it can be dangerous as well. Your first time snowboarding can still go smoothly, especially if you follow these tips on how […] Click to Read This Article
It doesn’t matter if you’re carving down a black diamond or are still working on your plough turns on the bunny hill, when you’re snowboarding or skiing you get treated to spectacular mountain views. Except if you’re relying on foggy glasses to see those views. Just like how you can’t ride without mountains, you can’t […] Click to Read This Article