How big is Mammoth Mountain?
Mammoth Mountain has 150 pistes served by 28 lifts — 8th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in the USA. On lifts it ranks 7th of the 15.
Mammoth Mountain resort guide
California, USA
California's highest ski resort with long season
Mammoth Mountain at a glance
150
Pistes
28
Lifts
3,369m
Top
2,423m
Base
946m
Vertical
MMH
Nearest airport, 17 km
15% beginner40% intermediate45% advanced
Mammoth Mountain is California's highest ski resort, offering a long season, extensive terrain, and excellent spring skiing.
Your questions about Mammoth Mountain, answered
How high is Mammoth Mountain?
The lifts run from 2423m at the base to 3369m at the top, a vertical of 946m. Of the 15 resorts we track in the USA, that is the 7th highest, with the 12th biggest vertical.
A base above 1,800m is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.
Is Mammoth Mountain good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Mammoth Mountain split 15% beginner, 40% intermediate and 45% advanced, against an average of 19% beginner and 42% advanced across the resorts we track in the USA.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
For off-piste, our guide documents 5 zones at Mammoth Mountain, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Mammoth Mountain?
Over the last ten winters Mammoth Mountain has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 15 December to 23 May, about 161 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 149cm, 142cm of new snow and 6.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Mammoth Mountain?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mammoth Yosemite (MMH), 17km away in a straight line. Eastern Sierra Regional (BIH) is 66km, Fresno Yosemite (FAT) is 113km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Mammoth Mountain?
A 6-day adult Mammoth Mountain lift ticket costs US$1,614 for 2026/27, or US$269 a day. For value it ranks 4th of the 15 resorts we price in the USA.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Mammoth Mountain
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Mammoth YosemiteMMH17 km
- Eastern Sierra RegionalBIH66 km
- Fresno YosemiteFAT113 km · major airport
Travel time to Mammoth Mountain
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Mammoth Yosemite (MMH)Quickest
- Flight
- 11h 5m · 8,443 km
- Transfer by road
- 20m · 23 km
- Total
- ≈ 13h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Eastern Sierra Regional (BIH)
- Flight
- 11h 5m · 8,443 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 20m · 89 km
- Total
- ≈ 14h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Fresno Yosemite (FAT)
- Flight
- 11h 15m · 8,565 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 20m · 153 km
- Total
- ≈ 16h 5m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Mammoth Mountain lift pass 2026/27
US$1,6146-day adult Mammoth Mountain lift ticket · ≈£1,210
US$269 per day · 0.8 km of piste per € · #4 of 15 for value in the USA
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
27value scorePremium price
Mammoth Mountain piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Mammoth Mountain. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Mammoth Mountain has 150 pistes and 28 lifts, running from 2,423m to 3,369m.
Why go to Mammoth Mountain
- California's highest ski resort
- Long season
- Extensive terrain
- Excellent spring skiing
- Great facilities
- Stunning Sierra Nevada scenery
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Can get crowded
- Weather can be variable
- High altitude may affect some visitors
Skiing and snowboarding Mammoth Mountain by ability
Beginners
Mammoth Mountain offers good beginner terrain, particularly in the lower mountain areas. Beginners should stick to the designated beginner runs and consider taking lessons.
Intermediates
Mammoth Mountain is excellent for intermediate skiers! The resort offers extensive intermediate terrain with long, groomed runs. The long season provides excellent skiing opportunities.
Advanced
Mammoth Mountain offers excellent advanced terrain! The resort has challenging expert runs, powder stashes, and great off-piste opportunities. Advanced skiers will find plenty of challenging terrain to explore.
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Official resort website: mammothmountain.com
More on Mammoth Mountain
- Mammoth Mountain snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Mammoth Mountain snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Mammoth Mountain lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Mammoth Mountain off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Ski resorts in the USALive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in the USA
Ski resorts near Mammoth Mountain
Distances are straight-line, not by road.