How big is Mammoth Mountain?
Mammoth Mountain has 150 trails served by 28 lifts — 8th for trails 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
Trails
28
Lifts
11,053ft
Top
7,949ft
Base
3,104ft
Vertical
MMH
Nearest airport, 11 mi
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 7,949ft at the base to 11,053ft at the top, a vertical of 3,104ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in the USA, that is the 7th highest, with the 12th biggest vertical.
A base above 5,906ft 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 trails 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 backcountry and 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 December 15 to May 23, about 161 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 59in, 56in 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), 11 mi away in a straight line. Eastern Sierra Regional (BIH) is 41 mi, Fresno Yosemite (FAT) is 70 mi. 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 ticket at Mammoth Mountain?
A 6-day adult Mammoth Mountain lift ticket costs $1,614 for 2026/27, or $269 a day. For value it ranks 4th of the 15 resorts we price in the USA.
Full lift ticket 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 YosemiteMMH11 mi
- Eastern Sierra RegionalBIH41 mi
- Fresno YosemiteFAT70 mi · 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
- 5h 25m · 2,398 mi
- Ground transfer
- 20m · 14 mi
- Total
- ≈ 5h 45m
- Fly to Eastern Sierra Regional (BIH)
- Flight
- 5h 25m · 2,379 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 55 mi
- Total
- ≈ 6h 45m
- Fly to Fresno Yosemite (FAT)
- Flight
- 5h 35m · 2,463 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 20m · 95 mi
- Total
- ≈ 7h 55m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2026/27
$1,6146-day adult Mammoth Mountain lift ticket · ≈€1,408
$269 per day · 0.8 km of trails per € · #4 of 15 for value in the USA
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
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Mammoth Mountain trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 28 lifts, running from 7,949ft to 11,053ft.
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 level
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 ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Mammoth Mountain backcountry & 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.