Mammoth has hosted Winter Gravity Games for a couple of years now. That extra bit of elevation keeps the snow firm even when Tahoe snow is starting to soften, making it an excellent choice for a spring getaway. That's an experience that you never forget. A lot of the people we met on this trip only ski every now and then, and Mammoth is sensitive to this. Mammoth's ski school has made most ski magazines' top 10 list for several years.
Some people never ski or board at all while they're here.
A 14-dog team was yipping and ready to pull them through the woods for 25 minutes for about the price of a lift ticket. But it's something you won't get in L.A. for any price. Snowmobiling has a big following at Mammoth, not surprisingly, since what isn't mountain in this area is quite flat and snowy. Several companies rent the machines. Snowshoeing has also taken off in a big way, with rentals available at a dozen shops around town and at the resort.