subject: Mammoth Mountain Is Worlds Away With Great Vacation Deals. [print this page] Mammoth Mountain Located in the Sierras of eastern California off of Highway has fantastic skiing during the winter and great hiking, camping and fishing during the summer months. Mammoth Mountain in the Inyo National Forest is situated off of Highway 203 from Highway 395 about a 6 hour drive from Los Angeles and 30 minutes from the eastern gate of Yosemite. The resort has a place to fit all those wishing to enjoy Mammoth Mountain.
Winter season brings snow boarders and ski enthusiasts from all over the world. The Ski resort opened for business in 1955 and now has 3,500 acres of ski area with over 28 lifts operating during the winter. The ski season at Mammoth runs from November to June and happens to be one of the longest in North America. The resort receives annually 339 inches of snow per year.
The spring and summer months give way to fishing, hiking, and biking as the snow gives way to lush green forest. Some mountain bike enthusiasts turn the mountain into a mountain biker paradise. The trails are not crowded and are accessible by gondola for hikers and bikers wishing to get to the top.
Mammoth lodging has many options for those wanting to stay close to the Mountain. Lodging varies from vacation rental properties to posh resorts. There are resorts and lodges that hug the trails so that you could just ski, hike or ride to your desired trail right out the door. For those desiring Mammoth lodging in more of centralized location there are many resorts located within town that cater to different levels of comfort.
Mammoth lodging within town is close to all the shopping and mountain action. The town is located also within minutes of the mountain with a gondola station nearby. There are condos and resorts available with hotel like amenities close to great eateries and the nightlife in town.
