Beyond the slopes, Mammoth Lakes in winter means snowmobiling (Snowmobile Adventures, 10200 Minaret Rd, next to Main Lodge), ice skating (Community Recreation Center, 686 Old Mammoth Road), tubing (Woolly's Adventure Summit, 9000 Minaret Road), and snowshoeing (Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center).
Mammoth Lakes sits at about 7,880 feet in the Eastern Sierra and averages about 206 inches of snow a season. Winters are long and very snowy, with the heaviest snow from December through March. A free bus system links town, The Village and the ski lodges.
Mammoth Mountain Snowmobile Adventures
Guided 90-minute tours on more than 100 miles of trails and meadows, run daily from December 11, 2026 to April 4, 2027. Drivers must be 16 with a license.
DJ's Snowmobile Adventures
Backcountry tours, self-guided tours and SnowPark riding on more than 95 square miles of trails. Opening day is December 19, 2026, weather permitting.
LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes
An indoor Olympic-size rink with daily open skate from October through mid-April. Skates and helmets are for rent.
Tubing at Woolly's Adventure Summit
Two 512-foot tubing runs with a conveyor lift and speeds up to 28 mph. Riders must be 42 inches or taller. Open daily December 11, 2026 to April 11, 2027.
Tamarack sunset and full moon snowshoe tours
Guided snowshoe tours at sunset and under the full moon, with rentals at the Tamarack yurt.
Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center
More than 19 miles (30 km) of groomed ski and snowshoe trails in the Lakes Basin. Scheduled to run daily November 16, 2026 to April 16, 2027.
Scenic Gondola to the summit
A 7-minute ride to the 11,053-foot summit, with a cafe and summit sign at the top. Kids 12 and under ride free with a paying adult (up to two).
Eleven53 Interpretive Center
Hands-on exhibits and a docent at the summit. Entry is included with a gondola ticket.
Mammoth Brewing Co.
A taproom brewing since 1995, with food from The EATery inside. Open daily from 10 am.
Mountain Coaster and Zip Line at Woolly's
A mountain coaster and a winter zip line run alongside the tubing hill. Solo coaster riders must be 54 inches or taller and zip liners must be 7 or older.
Not skiing? Park at The Village and take the free Red Line shuttle to Woolly's and Main Lodge, since parking at both is limited.
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Beyond the slopes, Mammoth Lakes in winter means snowmobiling (Snowmobile Adventures, 10200 Minaret Rd, next to Main Lodge), ice skating (Community Recreation Center, 686 Old Mammoth Road), tubing (Woolly's Adventure Summit, 9000 Minaret Road), and snowshoeing (Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center). Park at The Village and take the free Red Line shuttle to Woolly's and Main Lodge, since parking at both is limited.
Yes. Snowmobile Adventures, 10200 Minaret Rd, next to Main Lodge: Guided 90-minute tours on more than 100 miles of trails and meadows, run daily from December 11, 2026 to April 4, 2027. Drivers must be 16 with a license. DJ's Snowmobile Adventures, near Mammoth Lakes: Backcountry tours, self-guided tours and SnowPark riding on more than 95 square miles of trails. Opening day is December 19, 2026, weather permitting.
Free Red Line shuttle: runs every 20 minutes between The Village, Woolly's and Main Lodge. Tamarack Public Access Trail: a free trail along Lake Mary Road. Tamarack naturalist tours: free guided nature tours on snowshoes. Scenic Gondola for kids: ages 12 and under ride free with a paying adult, and adults 80 and over ride free.
As of November 8, 2026, Mammoth Mountain has 0.0" of snow in the 7-day forecast.
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