The ASO Journal, Everything Mammoth Mountain

Fall Colors, Foliage, & Adventures Through Mammoth

When you think of fall colors and falling leaves many think directly to the East Coast with rolling hillsides of yellow, orange and brown.  Fortunately though, for us west coasters there are still some beautiful places to witness fall foliage.  Mammoth Lakes in particular is known to be one of the best places in the Eastern Sierra to witness fall colors and all its splendor.  Read further for highlights on best places, mountain biking trails and times to go.

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Mammoth Area Hiking Adventure—Duck Pass Trail

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Adventure Mammoth can mean so many things, hiking, backpacking, fishing and mountain biking. Although sometimes we all need a day adventure outside of our normal routine. This week we would like to feature a new adventure, a hike on the Duck Lake Trail. Read further to learn about the trail, location and highlights. The Duck Lake Trail is […] Click to Read This Article

Summer Days & Cool Nights Are Perfect for Hot Springs in Mammoth!

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As we all love to mountain bike Mammoth, backpack, hike and camp there is nothing that feels better than relaxing early morning or during sunset to some hot springs. Luckily for those in Mammoth Lakes, we are fortunate enough to have three main choices- Benton Hot Springs, Travertine Hot Springs and Keough Hot Springs. Read further to […] Click to Read This Article

Margarita Time? Check Out the Mammoth Margarita Festival

This August, we know you are ready to mountain bike Mammoth, backpack, hike and fish but we also know you are ready to enjoy summer and have some nighttime fun.  This Friday and Saturday, August 11th & 12th we would like to highlight a different, yet delicious event… The Mammoth Margarita Festival .  Read further to see how you can help the community of Mammoth Lakes while also enjoying music and margaritas.

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Skiing & Snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain—One Week Left!

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Though its summertime and we love to fish, hike, camp, backpack and mountain bike mammoth, there is two things left to do this week only… ski and snowboard!

This week marks the final week Mammoth Mountain will be open for skiing and snowboarding for the 2016-2017 season.  Set to close August 6th, snow sports enthusiasts have until next Sunday at 12p.m. to take a run down the legendary Mammoth Mountain.  Read further for hours, snow conditions and trail information.

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Beer. Blues. Summer. Check Out Bluesapalooza and the Festival of Beers in Mammoth

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While there are summer events nearly every weekend in Mammoth, this coming week may be everyone’s top pick. The Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza kicks off next week running August 3rd-6th.  With over 80 craft breweries and more than 20 bands. Read further for event details and promotions during the weekend festivities. Like any trip to Mammoth, no […] Click to Read This Article

Local Bike Night! Free Rentals Every Tuesday for Mammoth Locals!

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The 4-mile town of Mammoth Lakes can swell up to 22,000 people in just one holiday weekend and sees over 3 million visitors annually.  So while this would make Mammoth sound like a bustling town, it actually only serves as a home to about 7,000 year-round residents. Although like any tourist driven economy or even […] Click to Read This Article