The simple answer is yes. You Should always wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding. With all the information available that supports wearing a helmet you should already know that. If you’re reading this though, then you’re either new to the...
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Riding at a ski resort is a lot like playing at a playground. The features, snow, and how you access them is all planned out to be as safe as possible, just like the swings and slides on a playground. However, when you step into the backcountry...
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Black ice is dangerous primarily because it’s transparent and thin and therefore takes on the color of the road surface. It’s almost invisible, and it forms on overpasses and bridges first because they have colder surfaces. The road might merely...
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You would rather buy new ski or snowboard gear because you wore it out instead of having it stolen or damaged while on the mountain, right? Here at ASO Mammoth we know that the answer is yes because there is nothing worse than losing a beloved...
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Despite the way it looks when you see an experienced rider carving down the hill, snowboarding feels unnatural to everyone when they’re first learning. As a result, most beginners will jump on anything that makes their learning experience a...
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When you first start sliding down the hill on a snowboard or set of skis, it’s hard to imagine your feet ever leaving the ground or riding over a rail on purpose. However, there’s a reason Mammoth Mountain has five terrain parks with features...
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If you’ve been waiting for winter to start for months on end or you just can’t let winter go as the season winds down, you’re going to end up riding on slush snow eventually. Just because slush isn’t ideal for skiing and snowboarding doesn’t mean...
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It doesn’t matter if it’s the beginning of the season or the end, when temperatures are jumping above or below freezing your local ski mountain is going to get icy. Even during the middle of winter, the temperature can drop or jump and create...
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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...
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No matter where you go to ski, you’re going to have to go uphill eventually. How far uphill depends on where you’re riding and how badly you want great snow, but if you’re like the team at ASO Mammoth then you aren’t afraid to head up to high...
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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...
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On most skiing and snowboarding trips, the weather will be relatively cold. However, some days may be warmer than others, and these warmer temperatures can actually affect your safety on the slopes. The following infographic goes into detail...
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Snowboarding is very popular around the world. However, it’s a high-risk sport, so accidents happen all the time, some of which lead to serious injury. Unlike skiing, in which leg injuries commonly occur, in snowboarding, you’re more likely to...
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Skiing moguls can be quite difficult and even painful. However, once you learn how to do it, you’ll probably enjoy the experience more than skiing on a groomed slope or through the powder. No doubt you’ve seen skiers dancing and bouncing between...
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You’re relaxing after a long day on the slopes when you feel a sudden sharp pain in your eyes. What’s going on? Snow blindness, also known as photokeratitis, can strike an unwary skier, snowboarder, climber, or mountain biker at any...
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