What Are the Health Hazards of Snowboarding?

Each holiday season, soccer fans around the world anxiously await the derby match between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Spanish League, and in 2019 they were disappointed to learn that star Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo wasn’t in the lineup for Barcelona because of an injury he had sustained during a snowboarding session. Melo was […] Click to Read This Article

How to Protect Your Ski and Snowboard Gear on the Mountain

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. […] Click to Read This Article

Feet Hurting After a Day of Skiing or Snowboarding?

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 […] Click to Read This Article

How to Ski and Snowboard Through Moguls

You may see skiers carving through mogul fields and think that they’re easy for skiers, but the truth is that unless you’re an experienced mogul skier then these parts of the mountain are difficult for skiers and snowboarders alike. The good news is that with a little strategy and technique, even snowboarders can navigate mogul […] Click to Read This Article

What You Need to Know About Step On Bindings

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 […] Click to Read This Article

Ski Lift Tips and Etiquette for Beginners

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 […] Click to Read This Article

Taking Your First Ski or Snowboard Lesson as an Adult? Here’s What You Need to Know

When you visit a ski mountain, you’ll see plenty of adults who look like they’ve been riding or skiing since they were kids, but the truth is that most people do not grow up near a mountain with enough snow to ride consistently. SThey learned to ski and snowboard as adults. That doesn’t mean it […] Click to Read This Article

Buying the Right Snowboard Boots at Mammoth Mountain

There are many places to buy snowboard boots near Mammoth. When looking to buy snowboard boots, there are several factors to consider, including boot flex, laces, liners, and footbeds. The pros from ASO Mammoth, the premier place for Mammoth snowboard rentals and winter sports gear, offer the following advice about buying snowboard boots that are […] Click to Read This Article