Mammoth Mountain, California Mammoth Mountain, California Music with a tropical beat resonates from the deck. The smell of mesquite barbecue wafts in the air, while bronzed, sun-glassed skiers wearing shorts and bikinis mill around with frothy cold drinks. A variety of late spring and early summer terrain is available for the first-time beginner as well as the double diamond pursuers. The outer edges of the nine-mile wide mountain have been closed since Easter, but the heart of the mountain remains open as long as snow conditions allow. You don't need to be a skier to enjoy the spectacular High Sierra scenery.
Many tourists ride the chair to admire the sights.
Also, the Mammoth Mountain Adventure Park opens for mountain biking June 26 to September 26. It has over 70 miles of winding, forested single track for all abilities, and access to the 11,053-foot summit in late season. The 18-hole Sierra Star Golf club has its grand opening in June, 1999. The Sierra fishing season is already underway, with plenty of creeks, lakes, and the famous Owens River to choose from. Colorado They come to the annual ritual, wearing what you might see along the beach of Puerto Vallarta.