Whether your outdoor hobby is hopping from rock to rock on a mountain bike or simply enjoying breathtaking views, you can do it in Mammoth Lakes during the summer. Add in a perfect summer climate and you can see why every summer over 1.5 million people visit a town with a permanent population below 10,000 […] Click to Read This Article
Mammoth Lakes may be known for its winter snow, but there is enough camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities in the area to keep outdoors enthusiasts active all year long. Even if you’re camping in the summer though, the high elevation could mean you end up shivering at night instead of resting under the stars. […] Click to Read This Article
It doesn’t matter if you’re a weekend camper or a thru-hiker, there’s no better way to enjoy the serene nature surrounding Mammoth Lakes than spending a day or more hiking and camping in it. The only drawback is that camping and hiking requires a large amount of energy, and if you’re not eating nutritious, energy […] Click to Read This Article
It may have taken all spring for the snow to melt, but Mammoth Mountain Bike Park is finally open. Even though Mammoth Mountain is one of the best bike parks in the country, many people still may be unaware of what a bike park even is, much less how to enjoy one. To help you […] Click to Read This Article
Mountain biking, like any physical activity, needs to be performed safely. These tips can help you stay on your bike and keep you from sustaining serious injuries. If you need safety advice or equipment before you head up the mountain, stop in and see the friendly staff at ASO Mammoth, the one-stop shop for bike, snowboard, […] Click to Read This Article
You have a mountain bike and want to put it to use. Below are six survival skills any beginning mountain biker ought to know, brought to you by the mountain sports experts from ASO Mammoth, your one-stop shop for mountain bike, ski, and snowboard rentals in Mammoth. 1. Develop Stamina Mountain biking is like any […] Click to Read This Article
Most people know about backcountry skiing and snowboard and resort skiing and snowboarding, but do you know that there is also resort mountain biking? If you live in Mammoth Lakes, the answer is probably yes because once the snow melts Mammoth Mountain turns into one of the best mountain biking parks in the country. Thanks […] Click to Read This Article
If you’re going to go, why not go as far as you can? Ultralight hiking is trekking with the goal of carrying as little gear as possible so you can hike further, faster. When you’re hiking through an area as beautiful as the Eastern Sierras you’ll want to cover as much ground as you can, […] Click to Read This Article
If the streams, trails, and stunning views are not enough to get you out the door, there’s one more thing that makes a summer visit to Mammoth Lakes even harder to resist. Even during years where snow is still falling well into spring the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority offers fare-free bus rides on fixed routes […] Click to Read This Article
Whether you’ve lived in the mountains for your entire life or have only recently fallen in love, there’s no better way to intimately know them than by backpacking the John Muir Trail. Trekking through the wilderness for three weeks is intimidating to just think about, but as outdoors enthusiasts the team at ASO Mammoth knows […] Click to Read This Article