Summer skiing in Mammoth. Shredding all summer long! The biggest mountain you’ll ever love.
I’ve been skiing at Mammoth Mountain since I’ve been 13 years old. In the 7th grade I rode up to Mammoth on a Greyhound type bus with over 20 of my Junior High buddies. The mountain in some ways has not changed at all. I still see the reminisce of how things used to be. Not much has been updated as the main lodge is still standing and I kind of get a kick out of dining in the same cafeteria as I did as a kid. Mammoth still has the reputation of being a college hang out for boarders and youthful skiers – no different from when I used to drive up there in the 80’s with my convertible down and my skis propped in back seat of my VW Rabbit. Now, fast forward to 2019, and my high school kids are driving up on their own!
Summer skiing is possible — at Mammoth Mountain. This glorious mountain has more snow year round than any ski mountain in the US. What makes this mountain so attractive is it’s just a 4.5 hour drive from LA, with a straight and easy no hassle drive. I might add, it is stunning and meditative drive, for me, at least! Images were taken on the summer solstice, June 21st. That’s how amazing this place is.
Most resorts know me as a travel ski writer, but my boys know me as the militant mom of skiing. My kids know the drill: Rise and shine, put on your first layers, eat, boots, jackets and out to the lifts. As a mom I appreciate amenities that help me and the kids enjoy our experience off and on the mountain. Sometimes we stay at Eagle lift, so convenient and quiet. I love the condos as we can cook for the kids each day.
Hard to believe this photo above was taken on June 21st. When they groom the slopes your skis have no idea it’s summer. It’s surreal to ski here in June. Because this is one of our family faves, we stay at different places… When we only want to ski a day or two, we’ll stay at the landmark Mammoth Mountain Inn. The location is amazing and the hotel, yet being around since 1959, is at the base of the mountain, and is quaint and very convenient. The issue for us is accessing food – not so easy to get food items at this location if you don’t have your car. See my recommendations for dining out in Mammoth with kids while still having a nice grown-up dinner and cocktails. All our breakfast and lunch were at the main lodge, which is called Broadway Market Place, and is still pretty damn good food for cafeteria style. For mid-day and mid-mountain cocktail while waiting for kids to zoom down and meet mom, I love Mill Cafe – can’t beat a $5 mimosa!
Having lunch on deck at slopeside sports bar Tusks. Nice to soak in the summer rays on the sundeck.
Fun places to dine with kids all ages:
Mammoth Tavern – a little joint off old Mammoth Road in a strip mall that offers a rustic bar experience, trendy apertifs, great appetizers, select high-end meals and great desserts. They have WiFi, so your kids will love to dine there. The chocolate bread pudding is worth ordering.
Gomez’s – Slap dab in the center of the Village is this family gem. This place has been in business over 20 years! Don’t be fooled by their outdated website, their food, and over 500 types of tequila is enough case to visit! The interior is lovely and quite large…plus they have cool mini sand beach outside the patio for your little kids to play in while you enjoy a après ski drink or peach margarita with dinner. The owners are gracious and have an understanding that most families who ski still want great food and drink even when kids are dining with them. The fried ice-cream was delightful.
Just a hop skip and jump around the mountain bend, is June Lake. Wow. It’s breath-taking. Great place to gather your soul and breathe in some truly fresh air.
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It was a pleasure and treat to visit this family mountain. I’d like to thank Mammoth Mountain’s Communications Team for setting up complimentary lift tickets and rentals for my family. I will only promote, endorse and support companies that have the highest standards in products and/or services that contribute to the well-being of families. Book the ultimate family style ski vacation at Mammoth Mountain today.
