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MAMMOTH GUIDE

GETTING HERE...
DRIVING

Drive Time to Mammoth
4.5 hrs from LA or Vegas
6 hrs from San Francisco
6.5 hrs from San Diego
3 hrs from Reno

Driving Directions from Los Angeles
Hwy 405 north, to Hwy 5 north, to Hwy 14 north to the town of Mojave. Take a right turn and continue on Hwy 14 north to Hwy 395 north (towards Reno/Bishop), to Hwy 203 (Mammoth Lakes Junction). Exit Hwy 203 and drive 6 miles into the town of Mammoth Lakes. Hwy 203 is Main Street.

FLYING
There is charter service available into the Mammoth Airport.

Or there are extremely inexpensive flights into Reno, and rent a car for a 3 hour drive.

RENTALS AND LESSONS....

RENTALS
There are a ton of different rental options, both in town and at the Village.  We’ll be letting you know about discounts at our recommended vendors as the weekend gets closer.  If you don’t already get Elevation updates, register now to make sure that you get our Elevation 2004 Guide sent to you online.

McCoy Sports (Village – the old Stormriders moved across the street to new digs)
Main Lodge.
Canyon Lodge.
Wave Rave.  Main Street.
Mammoth Sporting Goods.  Old Mammoth Road (across from Vons).
Kittredge Sports.  Main Street (north side) - open until 10:00pm.


LESSONS
Lessons are available at Mammoth Mountain for everyone from Beginners to Advanced and Racing classes and must generally be booked at least one day in advance.  Call 1.800.Mammoth and mention Elevation to be put into a class with other Elevation skiers and boarders. You can also check out your lesson options at http://www.mammothmountain.com/ski_ride/lessons/.


THE BEST OF MAMMOTH

HIGH END DINING

Lakefront Restaurant at Tamarack Lodge. Very good French in a small intimate setting. 760.934.3534

Skadi. Scandinavian/Californian with a twist. 587 Old Mammoth Rd.
760.934.3902

AFFORDABLE DINING

Lakanuki. Surprisingly good food, eclectic menu and amazing mango margaritas. Our pick for affordable dining. In the Village. 760.934.7447

Dublin’s. A large menu with good Irish pub fare. In the Village. 760.934.7110

Gomez’s. The best Mexican in town. Off Main Street. 760.924.2693

Hennessey’s. Classic California bar menu. In the Village. 760.934.8444

Old New York Deli & Bagel. In the Village. 760.924.2457

The Stove. Great breakfasts. 644 Old Mammoth Road. 760.934.2821

Base Camp Cafe. Burgers and sandwiches. Local hangout. 3325 Main Street. 760.934.3900

OTHER MERCHANTS

Gallerie Barjur. A gay owned and operated art gallery with local and national artists. In the Village.

Splash Bath & Body. An amazing selection of hand-made soaps, massage bars, lotions and smart aleck gifts. In the Village.

Panache. High-end active and leisurewear for label queens. In the Village.

McCoy Sports. In the Village.

Wave Rave. Snowboard shop. 3626 Main. Discount for Elevation boys & girls.

Footloose Sports. Main & Old Mammoth. Discount for Elevation boys & girls.

THE BEST OF THE MOUNTAIN
(Straight from a not-so-straight local.)

Best Tree Skiing - Chairs 9 & 14 (also the least busy lifts)

Best Bumps - Climax, Cornice, Scotties and The Paranoids – off the Gondola or Chair 23.

Beginner Slopes - Little Eagle, Stump Alley Express at Mill Creek or Discovery Chair at Main Lodge.

Best Tanning - McCoy Station Deck, Mill Creek Deck, or anywhere in the trees. (Bring sunscreen.)

Board Parks:
Main Park – Under Thunderbound Express at Main Lodge. This includes Unbound for advanced boarders, with North America’s biggest half-pipe (the Super-Duper Pipe), and Forest Trail, for intermediate boarders. Along with the Super-Duper Pipe (19 foot walls), a Super Pipe, there are jumps, rails, jibs, and The Colossus banked S-box.

South Park – Under Roller Coaster. Intermediate and beginner jumps, rails, and course.

Jibs Galore – A new rail park for all abilities on Carousel.

Canyon Park – On School Yard at Canyon Lodge. Beginner jumps and a mini halfpipe.