What is a DIN Setting?

Skiing and snowboarding gear can get extremely technical between materials, sizes, and different designs. Add on terms like DIN setting, and you may be even more confused. However, DIN setting is an important feature for advanced skiers, and it can even have a huge effect on injuries and your ability to ski. That’s why the […] Click to Read This Article

Skier and Snowboarder Gift Guide for Black Friday

Buying Gifts for Skiers and Snowboarders is about as hard as skiing and snowboarding themselves. To start, there’s a ton of skiing and snowboard gear out there, and if you’re not a skier or a snowboarder yourself then it can be hard to tell what’s right to buy. Even if you are a skier or […] Click to Read This Article

What’s Open at Mammoth Mountain for November 2022?

November at Mammoth Mountain typically means a few runs open with more terrain gradually opening throughout the month. November 2022 has been completely different thanks to a series of early season storms that has dumped between 4 and 6 feet of snow on the mountain. Riding powder this early in the year is a rare […] Click to Read This Article

Mammoth Mountain Opening Day & Our Favorite Events

It’s happening! With the first storm of the year bringing in up to 16″, it seems winter has arrived in Mammoth Lakes! The ASO Mammoth team couldn’t be more excited, but we also know that many people still want to enjoy every last bit off fall before the seasons change. If that’s you, then our […] Click to Read This Article

The Best Mammoth Lakes October Events

Beautiful weather. Fall colors reaching their peak intensity. The least crowded part of the year. October in Mammoth Lakes means all three of those things, so you would think that it would mean people flood Mammoth. The truth is that even though October is one of the best times to be in Mammoth Lakes, most […] Click to Read This Article

Guide to Riding the Ikon Pass in California

If you’ve heard people talk about California, then you’ve probably heard them say that you can surf and ski in the same day thanks to the diverse geography. If you have the Ikon Pass though, you may not even make it to the coast since there are so many great mountains to ski at. Here […] Click to Read This Article

Guide for Holiday Skiing and Snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain

Holidays mean time away from work and school, which makes them the perfect time to head for the mountains. Unfortunately, the same is true for everyone else, which means places like Mammoth Mountain will be at their busiest around the holidays. That’s why the ASO Mammoth team has put together a quick guide to holiday […] Click to Read This Article

Should Beginners Wear Pads While Skiing and Snowboarding?

Learning to ski or snowboard means falling in the snow. Fortunately for beginners most of those falls will be at slow speeds and on gentle slopes. Still, if taking several falls sounds like it could keep you away from skiing or snowboarding then there is a solution for you. Pads and other protective equipment can […] Click to Read This Article

Can You Ski in Mammoth Lakes on Thanksgiving?

There isn’t much that’s better than spending time with family and friends around a Thanksgiving dinner, but doing so in Mammoth Lakes is just that. We love calling Mammoth Home, but if it’s a place that you come to in order to escape everyday life and enjoy special time with family then Thanksgiving is the […] Click to Read This Article

The Best Fall Colors in Mammoth Lakes

Leaves changing color from deep green to beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows is one of the surest, and prettiest, signs of fall. On top of that, after a long summer most of us are eager to see the brightest and best fall colors to fully embrace fall and everything it brings. That’s why the ASO […] Click to Read This Article