Like much of the west, California’s Mammoth Mountain has had a lack luster season in terms of snowfall. Unlike much of the west, they’re still planning to keep the party going into May. In fact, if all goes right, Mammoth will remain open at least until Memorial Day.
Fortunately things have been going right over the past few days. Earlier this week, a good 12-16 inches of new snow landed on the mountain, providing a late-April taste of Mammoth powder. As of Friday, April 24th, that snow has allowed the resort to keep 14 of 25 lifts spinning with 100 trails open to skiers and snowboarders.
This clip from GoPro’s Sr. Creative Director Abe Kislevitz looks like it was shot in late-February or mid-March at the peak of powder season, with the snow looking deep and incredibly smooth. But, believe it or not, the video was captured at Mammoth on Thursday, April 23rd.
Main Lodge is currently the only open lodge at Mammoth, but Canyon Lodge is set to reopen for skiing and riding this Saturday and Sunday (April 25th & 26th). Top to bottom laps are currently a go, with pleasant temperatures and light winds hitting the mountain of Friday.
Canyon Express and Village Gondola will both be spinning from Canyon Lodge this weekend with rentals, tickets, and parking available. Beginner skiers should plan on sticking to Main Lodge for the best experience, though. This would be a great weekend to get some laps in in California before hanging up the skis for the summer or committing to spring skiing conditions.
