There are hundreds of miles of splendid Eastern Sierra beauty to explore in the Mammoth Lakes area, but you won’t make it very far past your door if you don’t have hiking boots. Not just any hiking boots though, you need the right boots for you. Whether it’s the size, material, function, or type of […] Click to Read This Article
With miles of trails and shorelines to run through, 100 lakes in the area to splash in, and forests full of the perfect sticks for fetch, Mammoth Lakes is heaven on Earth for dogs. At ASO Mammoth we know how that a happy dog makes for a very happy owner, and it’s hard to imagine […] Click to Read This Article
Unless you’re lucky enough to live in Mammoth Lakes, chances are you’re going to be breathing extra hard while hiking here thanks to the elevation. The town of Mammoth Lakes sits at nearly 8,000ft above sea level, which means even just visiting without acclimating could result in altitude sickness. If you’re hiking through the area, […] Click to Read This Article
People travel from all over the world to the Eastern Sierras for good reason. From mountain peaks to meadows full of trout stocked streams, there’s something for everyone in the wilderness surrounding Mammoth Lakes. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the different types of public lands and the permits necessary to access them you could stumble […] Click to Read This Article
Summer youth camps are great opportunities for kids to build and strengthen friendships and relationships with siblings, but in a place with as many outdoor activities as Mammoth Lakes there is much more possible. From skating to wilderness exploring, Mammoth Lakes has a summer camp for every interest. We’ve listed a few of them below, […] Click to Read This Article
Skiing and snowboarding are thrilling and challenging, but for every jump, turn, and feature you’ll find on the slopes there are just as many spectacular sights and incredible natural wonders on a good hike. Of course, when you’re hiking at Mammoth’s elevation hiking is plenty challenging too. Spring hiking is the best way to leave […] Click to Read This Article
It’s hard to imagine too much snow being a bad thing, but as the storms from this weekend showed it’s possible for so much snow to fall that Mammoth Mountain has to close down. At ASO Mammoth we know that it’s hard to watch snow fall and not head straight to the mountain, but when […] Click to Read This Article
Mammoth Mountain lives up to its name when it comes to trails. With over 3,500 skiable acres, 150 named trails, and 28 lifts, Mammoth is the ultimate playground for riders and skiers of any skill level. Still, knowing which runs match your skill level is the difference between having a fun or frustrating day on […] Click to Read This Article
With the winter season officially closer and closer, the team at ASO Mammoth is eating up everything we can get out hands on that involves winter sports. Fortunately for us, Teton Gravity Research and Jeremy Jones teamed up and gave us the ultimate present to celebrate the beginning of the 2018/19 Season. Ode to Muir […] Click to Read This Article
Named after the many rainbows that appear through the mist of water on water collision, Rainbow Falls is also the highest waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River at 101 feet. Guide to Waterfall: Rainbow Falls is a fairly novice 2.5 miles hike from the trailhead at Devil’s Postpile National Monument in […] Click to Read This Article