How to Get Back to Skiing or Snowboarding After an Accident

Falling is a part of skiing and snowboarding. Fortunately, the majority of falls don’t result in injury to any body part other than the ego, but serious accidents that require months of recovery and time away from the mountain do happen. While many of these accidents cause injuries that the skier or snowboarder can physically […] Click to Read This Article

How to Plan a Backcountry Ski Trip

When you have a mountain as large and diverse as Mammoth Mountain in your backyard it’s hard to imagine needing to go anywhere else to scratch your skiing and snowboarding itch, but if there were lines into the Eastern Sierra backcountry then skiers and snowboarders would line up for a chance to ride it. Unlike […] Click to Read This Article

The Best Foods to Carry with You While Skiing and Snowboarding

Here at ASO Mammoth we are always hungry to ride at Mammoth Mountain, but one of the few things that can pull us away from the mountain is physical hunger. It’s not just us either. Everyone has to eat after a few hours of spending energy through a physical activity like skiing and snowboarding otherwise […] Click to Read This Article

Environmentally Friendly Ski and Snowboard How To’s

Most people ski and snowboard to relax and get away from stress, so some may see being environmentally friendly while on the mountain as a roadblock to enjoying their trip. Skiing and snowboarding green does not have to be stressful though! For example, as one of the premiere locations for renting and buying ski and […] Click to Read This Article

The Most Common Ski and Snowboard Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Missing out on a great day of skiing or snowboarding due to work or other commitments is painful, but missing out on a day on the hill because of an injury sustained while riding is much more painful and much more serious. Although you have a great amount of control over danger while skiing and […] Click to Read This Article

Is Opening Day Worth It?

After a short offseason, Mammoth Mountain is nearing opening day again and we’ve never been more excited at ASO Mammoth. Thanks to the record-breaking snow we enjoyed last season the team here is counting down the minutes to when the first lift spins up and the 2019/2020 season officially begins. When you live at the […] Click to Read This Article

Are You New to Skiing and Snowboarding? Here’s What You Need to Know

Has learning to ski been a bucket list item you’ve wanted to cross off for years? Have you never seen snow and have no idea what to expect on your first ski trip? No matter why you’re researching skiing and snowboarding, you’ve come to the right place. The pros here at ASO Mammoth have learned […] Click to Read This Article

Buying Ski or Snowboard Boots? Here’s how to Make Sure You Don’t Waste Your Money

Board and ski designs are fun to look at, the right combination of jacket and pants can make you feel great, and your bindings can have a huge effect on how well you ski or ride. Still, when it comes to your comfort while skiing and snowboarding the most important piece of gear is your […] Click to Read This Article