Snowboarding

Mammoth Mountain and June Lake Mountain both welcome snowboarders. They have wonderful terrain parks as well as miles and miles of runs.

Backcountry snowboarding is also available, with miles of National Forest to explore. Some of the best places in the world are around here. If your tastes run to cruising and touring, start out in the Lakes Basin. You can legally hike up Lake Mary Road using the right hand side of the road (stay off Tamarack's groomed trails or you will have to pay a trail fee). Then branch out and explore the region. .

If you want really steep, check out the Sherwins. Lots of chutes and very steep stuff. Get there by going up Lake Mary Road, staying off the groomed trails, and stay to the left following other tracks up the ridgeline onto the Sherwins. Follow the ridge as far as you want, watching for good downhill runs. There are also lots of steep rideable slopes higher up the Lakes Basin.

The backcountry can be a dangerous place. If you don't know what you are doing, it may hurt you. The Eastern Sierra has its share of avalanches and bad winter weather. So go prepared. Always let someone know where you are going.

Snowmobiling

Hop on a snowmobile and feel the rush and the cold air on your face as you cruise over the snow. Miles of snow-covered roads and 75,000 acres of open expanse are waiting to be explored. Many of Mammoth's geologic wonders, such as Hot Creek Geological Site and Inyo Craters, are easily accessed in winter months by snowmobile. Local snowmobile associations offer organized rides and tours, and snowmobile rentals, service and repairs are available in Mammoth. A Winter Recreation Map is available at the Visitor Center on Hwy 203 for your trip planning.

Snowplay

Inyo National Forest
The Inyo National Forest is open to snow play and is ideal for sleds, tubes and saucers. Bring your own sled but be cautious of boulders and trees. You may snow play anywhere on the Inyo National Forest. For a map on snow play on the Inyo National Forest visit the Mammoth Welcome Center/Ranger Station at the entrance of town on Hwy. 203 and ask for the free Winter Recreation Map.

Sledz
Grab an inner tube and head up a snowy hill for a thrilling ride down! Sledz is located on Minaret Road on the way up to Mammoth Mountain's Main Lodge. Sledz operates a snowplay area with plenty of inner tubes on hand. There is even a tow to get you to the top of the hill fast.

Rock Creek Sno Park
Rock Creek Road is plowed all the way to East Fork Snopark. You can enter by paying a nominal fee. Once there, there are a variety of areas where you can snow play and sled.

Ice Climbing

If you are visiting Mammoth for the first time in the winter months, you have to give ice climbing a try for an exhilarating experience. You won't find anything like it anywhere. Lee Vining Canyon is the number one destination for ice climbers, followed by June Lake. Guides and Guidebooks are available at local stores describing the area's many great climbing areas, or check with the USFS Ranger station for more info.

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