You’ll be hard-pressed to get more fast-paced and adventurous on snow-covered hills in the Mammoth area than what’s possible with snowboarding. While there’s something to be said for the freedom that goes along with this popular wintertime activity, it’s also statistically one of the riskier options. It’s important to be mindful of your safety while … Read more
Skiing is a popular activity in the Mammoth Lakes area, especially since it’s not unusual for skiing and snowboarding to be possible here for several months during the year. If snow sports have you planning to visit this region during the upcoming ski season, you’ll need to keep social distancing guidelines in mind because of … Read more
For most people 2020 hasn’t nearly gone as expected, and unless COVID-19 suddenly disappears then the 2020/21 winter season will be the same as ski mountains try to operate while keeping their guests safe. While we have an idea of how ski mountains will handle COVID-19 this season, if you’re worried about a reservation system … Read more
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 sports and don’t know or are an experienced skier or snowboarder who has ridden … Read more
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 there is no one managing the risks of … Read more
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 appear wet when it’s actually coated with black ice, so use extra caution when you’re … Read more
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 piece of gear through circumstances that were completely avoidable. … Read more
A day of riding Mammoth Mountain powder may make you feel invincible, but the second you take your boots off you’re bound to remember just how hard skiing and snowboarding is on our bodies, especially our feet. When people come into the ASO Mammoth shop to rent or buy skiing and snowboarding gear, we always … Read more
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 little bit easier. Step on bindings are a great way to make snowboarding more approachable for … Read more
You rent your ski or snowboard gear. You ride the magic carpet and t-bar lift on the bunny hill while taking lessons until you’re confident that you can ride down the bigger slopes. You decide that you’re ready for the real deal and slide over to the nearest ski lift. Then, you realize that you … Read more