Although many skiers and snowboarders have bad memories of ski patrol clipping lift tickets, the Ski Patrol exists to keep everyone on the mountain safe and ready to ride again tomorrow. Plus, if you or someone riding with you has an accident or is having an emergency, ski patrol will quickly become your best friend … Read more
Thanks to incredible facilities, training grounds, and one of the longest winter seasons on the west coast, Mammoth Mountainhas some of the best and most diverse training programs available to guests out of any mountain in the world. Whether you’re just looking for a way for your group of friends to get together every once in … Read more
You’ve rented enough gear to know what you like and what you don’t. You’ve done your research and purchased the perfect setup. There’s a storm forecasted for Mammoth Mountain and you’ve taken the day off so you can break your new gear in on a day you’ll never forget. The only thing left is to … Read more
Other than snow, your ski or snowboard gear is the most important ingredient to a good day on the mountain. With the 2018/2019 season quickly approaching, it’s time to unpack your gear and make sure you’ve got everything you need to make this the best season yet. Whether you’re a mountain bum or are new … Read more
We aren’t even going to try and decode the slang terms that Ski bums have invented over the years, but the team at ASO Mammoth does know a thing or two about skiis and snowboards thanks to our time providing snowboard and ski gear to Mammoth Mountain’s riders. Still, we know how confusing the technical … Read more
One of the most legendary and critically-acclaimed events in Mammoth Mountain is the Pond Skim. During this event, skiers and snowboarders dress up in the goofiest costumes, charge down a hill and skid across the surface of two ice cold ponds before plunging to their eminent brain-frozen demise. The wild crowd lines up at Canyon Lodge where … Read more
We can’t stress this topic enough, demoing gear before buying is crucial! Just ask yourself this simple question, do you want to make or break your wallet? Purchasing gear can get a bit pricey, especially when you’re not exactly sure what to get. A brand new Burton snowboard costs around $500. If you are planning … Read more
If you’re an avid boarder or skier, conditions are important to you. You wouldn’t blindly decide to board with your friends, pack up the car, head to the mountain just to find out the expected 5” inches of pow turned out to be a measly .5”. Epic forecasts don’t always hit when you expect them … Read more