California/Nevada 2020-2021 Mammoth/June Mt Ski Resorts/Conditions/Meetups

[VickiK]

Bike park season was extended through September 20. Opening day set for November 14.

 

[Philpug]

Bike park season was extended through September 20. Opening day set for November 14.

I'd like to get down there and ride one day.

 

[luliski]

I'd like to get down there and ride one day.

I've driven past Mammoth Mountain a few times in the past month; the bike park looks busy!

 

[Larry]

I'm a road cyclist. I've contemplated riding from Bishop to Mammoth. Seems fairly safe and it would be quite an accomplishment if I made it

 

[Larry]

On another note, if skiing does open at Mammoth, are we going to plan an "unofficial" meetup next year?

 

[mikel]

In the fire update this evening here in CO they also did a breaking news update on the Creek Fire near Mammoth Pool. I hope they are successful in rescuing the 150 or so trapped. Sounds like they are prepared to head out into the water if need be. Definitely good vibes and prayers to all those affected and I hope everyone on here is not in harms way and is safe.

 

[MountainMonster]

I spoke to a couple of friends that work for the hill this morning about any info on opening restrictions, the rumor is 12,000 skier limit, pass holders have preference.

 

[Paul Lutes]

I have no feel for MM's normal operation capacity: how does 12,000 compare?

 

[Beartown]

I think i’ve seen about 28,000 people in line for chair 8 when the rest of the mountain is on wind hold on a Saturday.

 

[John Webb]

Mammoth Lakes right now has the worst Air Quality readings I've ever seen in CA.
There is Purple for very unhealthy
There is Brown that is worse for 'hazardous to life' !

Mammoth is 525 in brown.
Due to smoke from fires.

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[John Webb]

In the fire update this evening here in CO they also did a breaking news update on the Creek Fire near Mammoth Pool. I hope they are successful in rescuing the 150 or so trapped. Sounds like they are prepared to head out into the water if need be. Definitely good vibes and prayers to all those affected and I hope everyone on here is not in harms way and is safe.

Just a heads up. Mammoth Pool is nowhere near Mammoth Lakes.
It's on the west side of the Sierra's NW of Fresno.
Creek Fire there is near Shavers lake & Mammoth pool.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

I'm a road cyclist. I've contemplated riding from Bishop to Mammoth. Seems fairly safe and it would be quite an accomplishment if I made it

you should look into doing the USARC peak to peak ride. It’s all road from Big Bear to Mammoth. My friend does it every year and, yes, Bishop to Mammoth is the killer part of the ride. They have drivers along the way in case someone struggles too much and they camp as they go. She loves it!

On another note, if skiing does open at Mammoth, are we going to plan an "unofficial" meetup next year?

YES! Count us in!

 

[Larry]

you shoukdnn CNN look into doing the USARC peak to peak ride. It’s all road from Big Bear to Mammoth. My friend does it every year and, yes, Bishop to Mammoth is the killer part of the ride. They have drivers along the way in case someone struggles too much and they camp as they go. She loves it!

YES! Count us in!

I've booked a Mammoth trip for next April. I plan on bringing my bike and skies. My goal if I'm in bike shape is to ride up one day and ski the next. My wife will be on the road to keep an eye on me

 

[Jwrags]

My son is planning to head down to Mammoth soon as he wants to spend the winter there skiing. Looking for any local advice/info. If he does I will probably head down to visit and ski Mammoth for the first time.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

My son is planning to head down to Mammoth soon as he wants to spend the winter there skiing. Looking for any local advice/info. If he does I will probably head down to visit and ski Mammoth for the first time.

Definitely let us know when you will be there. As for your son... tell him to start looking for housing now. Mammoth is tough because everything is a STR. June Lake is cheaper but has little to no night life and it can be a shlog to Mammoth in a storm. Bishop is much cheaper and only about a 25 minute drive and definitely easier in a storm.

 

[Popeye Cahn]

I'm a road cyclist. I've contemplated riding from Bishop to Mammoth. Seems fairly safe and it would be quite an accomplishment if I made it

Sherwin grade... 8 miiles at 6%. That would be a slog but going down would be a helluva ride lol

 

[Larry]

Sherwin grade... 8 miiles at 6%. That would be a slog but going down would be a helluva ride lol

I've been wanting to try this for years. If I can work it out next April, I'd love to give it a shot. My wife will be spotting me so I always have a "fall back" plan

 

[Popeye Cahn]

I've been wanting to try this for years. If I can work it out next April, I'd love to give it a shot. My wife will be spotting me so I always have a "fall back" plan

I say go for it, but then I'm that kinda nut. I don't know where you live, but I'd suggest some time at altitude just for good measure if possible (unless you already live at/above 5-6000' ;-) ).

 

[John Webb]

This morning PM2.5 air quality on a scale of 0 to 500 had Mammoth,Bishop,Lone pine and Las Vegas at 999 ! Gag choke I can’t imagine it that bad. Probably smoke from Creek fire.
Creek fire in mountains near Fresno doubled. Then doubled again and again. Last night it doubled again for 4 th time to 143,000 acres. 0% contained.

 

[Popeye Cahn]

This morning PM2.5 air quality on a scale or 0 to 500 had Mammoth,Bishop,Lone pine and Las Vegas at 999 ! Gag choke I can’t imagine it that bad. Probably smoke from Creek fire.
Creek fire in mountains near Fresno doubled. Then doubled again and again. Last night it doubled again for 4 th time to 143,000 acres. 0% contained.

Already impacted is China Peak, hopefully they get this under control as a lot of folks have displaced/lost everything and the forest has taken a huge toll thus far. Godspeed the crews on the fire lines as well as all personnel involved across the west with fighting these fires.