Thanks, That tour really sounds perfect except the dates, unfortunately I have to be back before the tour ends. The campers seem a bit expensive but love the idea of being able to be super flexible.

Heading to Japan Jan 9th to 19th solo on a whim. Would like to join a group or tour, but not finding any last minute availability. Is Japan conducive to last minute lodging options?

Looking to get some beta on Tioga pass and the Tuolumne ski hut. Anyone been up the pass? How sketchy is it between Warren Fork and Ellery? Is the ski hut still unlocked after the rangers leave?...

Saturday had the biggest crowds I have ever seen at Mammoth. Not having 16 sure didn't help. Hiked Lincoln and chose the wrong line, avy depris and wind battered. Rode 22 once it opened a few times...

Today was a waiting game. Waited at 2, then 21, then saw 2 was opening soon so headed over there, think it opened around 10:30. Chair 1 line wasnt too bad, but as more people were able to come over...

Last weekend was already 2-3x more crowded than its been this whole year on the mountain IMO. This weekend is going to be crazy, Airbnb's are already full as they were allowing people to lie on an...

I run a property management company in town and I can tell you yes they are handing out fines and threatening to take away your occupancy certificate. We had a discussion with the town but it was...

Mammoth sled access: I know people do it, but not too many. Sled riding is limited to certain areas for the most part

Finding a rental outside of Mammoth, maybe a bit easier, still hard. Bishop...

Suddenlink user in Mammoth, I have the cheapest data limited plan and it works great 99.99%, I manage a few places and the only ones with connection issues are the ones without Suddenlink. However,...

Facebook buy/sell/trade and other groups are the only way you are going to find housing in Mammoth, unless you know people in town. Finding a place or even a room is pretty hard.

Went to Big Sky last year, shark fins everywhere, traffic driving to the mountain, super expensive, biggest lift lines ever. Still a ton of fun.

I have been saying this for a long time, that queue is horrible. Some days its faster to take the parking bus to chair 1 than it is to wait in chair 2 line. I see why they are replacing chair 1 since...

Well I actually don't own any of the short term rentals, just manage them. I do own some long term local housing though.

I run a short term rental business in Mammoth and can tell you that Ikon has boosted my business a bit. I see a ton more people from Reno/Tahoe and a few more people from outside of southern...

Looks like April 19th is closing day at Canyon. Don't think I have seen them close Canyon early even in some of those really low snow years. Just got back from chasing some powder out of state and...

I can't imagine a more crowded time. Kids are off school and the ikon blackout will have just ended. In years past the blackout period wasn't nearly as bad as after the blackout..

Ah, typical Tahoe folk logic. Welcome to Mammoth where it snows.

Bump for the final weekend. What to expect?

Well, I got called into work next week and may have jury duty beginning April 1. Hopefully I can get out there before they close.

Thinking about heading to Silverton March 20th-24th, but lodging seems very expensive. Is it possible to tent camp on the side of the road to the ski area?

2010/2011 was a different time, the economy was in the toilet and people didn't have the disposable income to take a ski trip. I lived in Truckee in 09/10 and remember the 80 closing in Verdi and...

I have a rental duplex in Mammoth that I pay $185 an hour for the loader to come plow. January bill was almost $600 alone, don't even want to see February. Used to pay $1200 a year but they guy put a...

Chair 22 opened today at 2pm and it was still really good till closing. Saw an awesome sunset over Mammoth Mountain this evening, tomorrow should be amazing.

My street in Old Mamomoth at 8,100ft. Not going anywhere anytime soon.
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Glad you got the tail good, I stuck to the other side of the mountain, Climax, P4, Hemlocks, and although it was fun it wasn't amazing. Skied like 4 inches, but fast and smooth. The noids well at...

Just moved into a new house in Old Mammoth area and last night was one of the windiest nights I can remember. Sleepless night of house shaking wind and thoughts of trees coming down on the house....

http://patrol.mammothmountain.com/Atlas/AtlasIndex/AtlasIndex.html

Just got back from a little vacation in the ZRH, Arlberg, Oetz, Davos, and Arosa areas. Absolutely stunning scenery and major lift, road, and rail infrastructure. I rented from Sixt in ZRH out of the...

I am heading down to South America on Monday or Tuesday. Worth it to bring my snowboard gear? I am heading down for a week and am totally flexible on where to go, originally planned on Santiago but...

I just about gave up on Chair 2 this year and opted for the parking shuttle to main on the busiest days. They tore out the first two towers I believe on Chair 2 last summer to fix the intermittent...

Was up at the Summit Couloirs on Conness today. Firm approach in the morning, Summit Couloirs still very hard/ice at 11:30am. Snow down low is a pain in the afternoon. Saddlebag Lake Rd plowed to...

04/05/2018: The latest on VL Road closure: 2:15 p.m. today.

Virginia Lakes Road - OPEN: Virginia Lakes Road is open to the Trumbull Lake Campground with no restrictions. County staff will...

They just shut down operations for the day. Safety concerns

Soaking wet up on the mountain today. Snow was really deep mash potatoes with stuck people everywhere. Went up to Main Lodge and everything shut so I called it a day. Hope it gets a bit colder!

I went to Chamonix in January and used Alpybus, pretty easy, a bit disorganized, and fast. Took Ouibus on the way back, cheap, comfy, and a bit slower. I showed up in Geneva with no plan whatsoever,...

Check out this blog post from Alaska Airlines https://blog.alaskaair.com/alaska-airlines/sports-equipment-update/

It says "Yep, that’s right – starting July 19, most sporting equipment that may...

Check their baggage policy online. You can get a free boot bag for boots/helmet only. I believe the ski bag can be up to 100lbs for the normal baggage fee ($25). They should not be checking your...

I’m most likely heading into Portland tonight. Any care to give some insight on roads? I’d be renting a car, 4x4? Just snow tires? Thanks

Made a spur of the moment decision to head to Chamonix, currently here and its really easy to get around. Showed up at GVA Airport without lodging or a shuttle and was able to book the lodging same...

Glad to see it snowing this morning instead of raining. Currently raining but getting a bit more clear. Blows my mind how it can snow for hours on end and not accumulate much on the valley floor....

Recommendations on where to ski tomorrow (Sunday)? I am in Chamonix without a car. Heard possibly only Les Houches will be open, is it worth it down there?

I will be there Sunday 21st through Friday. Another question, AlpyBus or rent a car from GVA, I have been to Chamonix during the summer but not the winter. I will be travelling with a non-skier.

Flying into Geneva tomorrow and heading to Chamonix most likely. Looking for recommendations on where to snowboard. I will be solo and looking to ride some chairlifts, what area are the best? I know...

No, that't how you get towed. I would park at Main Lodge, but maybe ask first. If not there maybe on forest service land elsewhere.

Rode today, some of the longest lift lines all season. Some really fun zones, some places were good powder on top of boiler plate. The top finally cleared up, then when it went back into the clouds...

If someone is out and about in Reno tomorrow. I need someone to pick up a wheel from Airport Auto Wrecking by the airport. I can pick it up from you Sunday anywhere within a reasonable distance from...

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Looking to get a hookup somehow on a lift ticket to Squaw one of the next weekends. Anyone have any leads? I don't have enough time for the licence plate deal

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