With just three days until opening day, Mammoth Mountain received 5 inches of fresh snowfall Monday night, helping fill in the slopes ahead of the ski resort’s 71st season kickoff Friday.
Video shared by the resort shows snowmaking machines working late into the night, complementing the natural snowfall to make sure opening day offers prime conditions for eager skiers and snowboarders.
Resorts like Mammoth use specialized machines that spray a fine mist of water into the air, which freezes before hitting the ground, creating an artificial snowpack. These machines are often used during overnight hours when temperatures are low enough to maintain snow production.
With more snow in the forecast and low overnight temperatures, Mammoth’s opening day is shaping up to be an exciting start to the season, officials said.
Lifts expected to open on Friday include the Lower Panorama Gondola, Face Lift Express and Unbound Express. Trails set to open include Broadway, Saddle Bowl, Silver Tip and Rusty’s. The Upper Panorama Gondola will offer scenic rides throughout the weekend.
On Saturday, the mountain plans to add Discovery Express and open additional terrain, including Sesame Street. Woolly’s Adventure Summit will debut its Mountain Coaster on Friday, operating through the weekend, and then daily from Nov. 22-30.
Opening day will also feature a winter kickoff part beginning at this 7:30 a.m., with complimentary coffee and cocoa. The first 100 people in the lift line will receive a free Mammoth beanie.
At 8:30 a.m., Woolly, Mammoth Mountain’s mascot, will lead the annual first chair and banner breakthrough, followed by a season toast at 11 a.m. on the Tusks sundeck, with live music until 3:00 p.m.
For those looking to stay through opening weekend, Mammoth is offering deals of up to 30% off lodging with discounts on lift tickets and free skiing for kids 12 and under.
All operations are subject to weather and conditions, officials said, and visitors should check real time updates on the ski resort’s website.
With just three days until opening day, Mammoth Mountain received 5 inches of fresh snowfall Monday night, helping fill in the slopes ahead of the ski resort’s 71st season kickoff Friday. Video shared by the resort shows snowmaking machines working late into the night, complementing the natural snowfall to make sure opening day offers prime […]
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