How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

Camping can feel way more complicated than simply sleeping outside once you realize that there are mountains of camping gear on the market that are designed to make your camping trip comfortable. Backpacking is the opposite since you only bring what you can carry on your back. Accordingly, choosing a backpacking tent can feel like […] Click to Read This Article

Tips for First-Time Campers

Going on your first camping trip? Great Choice! Staying outdoors may seem stressful if you haven’t done it before, but with a little experience it is one of the best ways to relax and get closer to nature. We want everyone who camps in Mammoth Lakes or anywhere else to have a blast, so the […] Click to Read This Article

Camping and Bear Safety in Mammoth Lakes

People come from all over the world to get close to nature in Mammoth Lakes. However, no one should get too close to a bear. The ASO Mammoth team wants everyone to hike, camp, and backpack in the mountains we love to call home, but more people entering the wilderness means more encounters with bears. […] Click to Read This Article

5 Tips for Hammock Camping

Everyone dreams of sleeping under the stars on their camping trip, but no one wants to lose sleep to an uncomfortable sleeping setup. Fortunately, hammock camping allows campers to elevate their sleeping setup with comfort and simplicity. The ASO Mammoth team is sharing tips to do just that here! Keep reading to see our tips […] Click to Read This Article

5 Tips For Summer Camping

When summer weather hits, there isn’t a better place to be than the mountains. Mammoth Lakes has plenty of those, but it also has all the lakes that the town’s name implies too. That makes our hometown the best summer camping area in California. Even with mountains and lakes though, the summer heat is no […] Click to Read This Article

What You Need to Know About Mammoth Lakes’ Trashy Thursdays

No matter if you’re walking to the store in town or backpacking through the wilderness near Mammoth Lakes, there’s a good chance that you’re doing it with a beautiful view. That’s why so many people love visiting Mammoth Lakes year-round. However, all those visitors mean there’s a greater chance for trash to be left behind. […] Click to Read This Article