Which Season Will You Choose?

Discover The Magic Of This Larger-than-life Place

Awesome is always in season in Mammoth Lakes. Every month offers new opportunities to fall in love with the region all over again.

In winter, you can ski and snowboard on Mammoth Mountain or take off into the wilderness on a snowmobile, snowshoes or cross-country skis. When spring hits, you can ski and go fishing in creeks or newly-thawed lakes on the same day. In the summertime, explore unique natural wonders, including Devils Postpile National Monument, the 101-foot Rainbow Falls and Yosemite National Park. Then enjoy spectacular fall color when the weather cools down in autumn.

Which season will you choose? Scroll down to explore videos and trip ideas for every season that will inspire your next adventure in Mammoth Lakes.

On-the-Snow

Warm-Weather

Fall Color

Winter Activities

A snowboarder wearing bright red gear races down a mountain, kicking up snow around them in Mammoth Lakes CA

Fall
Activities

Mammoth Lakes in the fall. Yellow and orange trees cover the mountains. snow capped mountains are in the distance

Summer Activities

Two people paddle along a lake in kayaks. The lake is surrounded by trees and a mountain is visible over the tree line

Spring Activities

Mammoth Lakes | 2019 Legends of Adventure

Racing the Sun: Backcountry Skier Chases Perfect Powder by Starlight

The One That Got Away

Mountain Healing: Quadriplegic Man Skis Again

Mammoth Lakes | Adventure Knows No Season

Adventure is All Around (2D Video)

Ideas for On-The-Snow Adventures

3 Days of Snow Adventures in Mammoth Lakes

Winter in Mammoth Lakes naturally inspires thoughts of adventure, and it’s easily accessible from your doorstep. There are so many ways for everyone to enjoy this spectacular, snowy winter wonderland.

Winter Fun for Weekday Warriors

As the old saying goes, the early bird gets the worm, and the weekday warrior gets zero lift lines! Or something like that, right?

Ideas for Warm-Weather Adventures

5 Days of Sightseeing in the Eastern Sierra

Mammoth Lakes is a perfectly situated springboard to the ultimate in sightseeing adventures.

3 Days of Land Adventures in Mammoth Lakes

Play big in our massive mountain paradise, where endless adventures await.

3 Days of Water Adventures in Mammoth Lakes

With a name like Mammoth Lakes, this little mountain town has no shortage of water adventures. Clear, pristine lakes, perfect for dipping your toes or catching a trophy trout, beckon.

Ideas for Fall Color Adventures

Fall Colors in Mammoth Lakes

Fall in the Mammoth Lakes area is an unreal time of year. The Eastern Sierra region is laced with rugged canyons carved by rushing streams which are home to groves of aspens that produce some of the finest fall color viewing anywhere.

Fall Colors Within 30 minutes of Mammoth Lakes

When nights cool down and the aspen leaves turn gold, fall has officially arrived in Mammoth Lakes.

Local’s Guide to a Fall Getaway in Mammoth Lakes

Exploring the great outdoors in the fall is a must-do in the Eastern Sierra. It's that time of year when the temperatures are just right and Mother Nature’s paintbrush highlights the landscape.

Snow-covered mountains under a clear blue sky.

Start Planning Your Trip to Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes may be tucked away in the Eastern Sierra, but this alpine community is surprisingly accessible when it comes to traveling here.

Start Planning Your Trip to Mammoth Lakes

Escaping to the great outdoors of Mammoth Lakes doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort. Just like the endless options for unreal activities, Mammoth Lakes offers a wide range of extraordinary accommodations…

Start Planning Your Trip to Mammoth Lakes

There is no right time of year to visit Mammoth Lakes. Here you’ll discover an array of activities and unreal scenic beauty that simply change with the seasons. The magic never dims…

Start Planning Your Trip to Mammoth Lakes

With ample sunshine and breathtaking scenery, attending an event in Mammoth Lakes is an unreal experience.