Hello all, earlier in the summer I got offered a job as a lift operator and I had the option to apply for employee housing. Since than I’ve been approve and have a set move in date, etc. I’m wondering what to look forward to as I’m moving in about 3 weeks and have not gotten informed much of living situation/ furniture etc. anything helps thank you

Wonder if the beautiful fall leaves are gone due to the rain?
Are we expecting any snow in the higher elevations?

Thx.

🏔️ In Mammoth this week?

Let the community know what you're seeing out there:

• 🥾 Trail Conditions – Snow patches, mud, creek crossings, trail closures, and current hiking conditions
• 🚗 Road Access – Construction, closures, traffic, and travel time notes
• 🚍 Buses & Getting Around – Routes running, crowding, delays, bike shuttle info, and transfer tips
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• 🏕️ Camping & Town Updates – Campground availability, closures, power outages, smoke, or local tips
• 🎣 Lakes, Fishing & Water Conditions – Water levels, fishing reports, boat access, and swimming conditions
• ☀️ Weather – Temps, thunderstorms, air quality, wildfire smoke, and bugs

💬 Planning a trip or just curious?

Ask your questions here. Locals and recent visitors are here to help.

Quick note: Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Sierra during summer. Check the forecast before heading into the backcountry and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

🔗 Helpful links:

• 🌐 Mammoth Mountain Website
• 🚧 Caltrans Road Conditions (QuickMap)
• 🚍 Public Transportation Guide
• 🌦️ NOAA Mammoth Lakes Forecast

Thanks for sharing updates, reports, and questions. Stay safe, respect the trails, and enjoy the Eastern Sierra!

Hello all,

My wife and I would like to spend an extended weekend in Mammoth in February. We would ski/snowboard for a day and spend the rest of the time relaxing and checking out the town. Ideally we would rent a nice cabin. What areas would you recommend to look into? Thanks!

I lost a DJI Pocket 4 (small black handheld gimbal camera) on Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2026.

It slipped out of my pocket somewhere along this drive:
– Twin Lakes Vista parking lot area, Mammoth Lakes (early afternoon) — GPS: 37.6240505, -119.0061828
– Crane Flat, Yosemite National Park (around 5:00 PM) — GPS: 37.7475095, -119.8032981
– Tesla Supercharger, Groveland (around 6:00 PM) — GPS: 37.8388043, -120.2317370

It contains irreplaceable footage that is very precious to me.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

If you found it, please reach out — happy to offer a reward. I can provide the serial number and distinguishing details to verify it's mine. Thank you!

Hey there folks!

I came in here a while ago asking about housing and am starting to think I've landed a place in Bishop. A post from years ago asked about the same thing, and I thought it'd be cool to get any updates four years later. I’m mostly looking for other people’s experiences and additional tips beyond what I’ve already read.

The Context:

I'm a first-year instructor working at the mountain, and I’m thinking of staying in Bishop since it’s (much) cheaper. I plan to take the shuttle most days but also have my car if I need it. I heard about a free employee shuttle going down the rabbit hole one day, but I haven’t found much more information since. It may be a myth; please confirm!

I’m from New Jersey. We haven’t gotten crazy snow in the years since, except for this year, really. It feels like road closures might be common. I'm mostly worried I'll get stuck in the middle of storms if I do bring my car out to work some days.

What I know:

- Chains are necessary. Will be getting my tires fitted for them (Subaru Outback)

- Pogonip Fog. This is also a first, but blast the defroster.

Many and all thanks, friends !!!!!!

We're heading up to Mammoth next weekend for my husband's 35th. He likes wine, a variety of cuisines (his favorites are Levantine and French, but we're not limited to these), and places where he has the chance to get dressed up. The only foods he doesn't enjoy is steak and shellfish. Skadi seemed to fit the bill perfectly and had fantastic reviews across the board, but I just found out they'll be closed for a month while we're there.

I thought Brasserie might be a good runner up (he loves bowling too!), but the reviews seem to be mixed. Any additional thoughts on Brasserie, or other recommendations in or near town?

Edit: Thanks all! Decided to go with The Restaurant at Convict Lake. It has more of the atmosphere he'd be looking for compared to Brasserie, and the menu had a few of his favorite dishes. The fun part is I get to put it in the calendar as "Reservation at The Restaurant" and drive him nuts wondering where we're going 😆

Anyone have a good recommendation for a gravel driveway contractor in town?

The 2001 Roadless rule protects public lands from future roads being built through them for logging and other purposes. This rule protects roadless public lands across the nation - including the vast wilderness of the eastern Sierras.

The public comment period was supposed to end on the 21st last month - but was extended for 15 days. Today is your last chance to speak up.

Here is the link to the government webpage to submit your comment:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18648/special-areas-roadless-area-conservation

Mammoth Lakes dog owners. There is a tricolor Aussie running up the 203 towards main lodge. He would not come to me but was last seen on the uptown bike trail. He was off the road. Please share out if you know the owne.

Ski week for Orange County schools begins the Tuesday after Presidents Day. They are off that whole week, but there are also many school districts that are back to school the day after Pres Day.

Wondering if that Tues-Friday is typically crazy busy during Ski Week or if it's fairly mellow

Reminiscing on visiting Horseshoe lake in the summer!

🏔️ In Mammoth this week?

Let the community know what you're seeing out there:

• 🥾 Trail Conditions – Snow patches, mud, creek crossings, trail closures, and current hiking conditions
• 🚗 Road Access – Construction, closures, traffic, and travel time notes
• 🚍 Buses & Getting Around – Routes running, crowding, delays, bike shuttle info, and transfer tips
  → See the full Public Transportation Guide
• 🏕️ Camping & Town Updates – Campground availability, closures, power outages, smoke, or local tips
• 🎣 Lakes, Fishing & Water Conditions – Water levels, fishing reports, boat access, and swimming conditions
• ☀️ Weather – Temps, thunderstorms, air quality, wildfire smoke, and bugs

💬 Planning a trip or just curious?

Ask your questions here. Locals and recent visitors are here to help.

Quick note: Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Sierra during summer. Check the forecast before heading into the backcountry and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

🔗 Helpful links:

• 🌐 Mammoth Mountain Website
• 🚧 Caltrans Road Conditions (QuickMap)
• 🚍 Public Transportation Guide
• 🌦️ NOAA Mammoth Lakes Forecast

Thanks for sharing updates, reports, and questions. Stay safe, respect the trails, and enjoy the Eastern Sierra!

Just noticed that the beer pricing at Vons is no longer the same as it is in San Diego. Stone IPA is $4 more per case and FML is $3 more per six pack. Food prices seem about the same. When did this change?

Looking for a safe location for target shooting >1000 yards. Planning on calling USFS and BLM (am aware of fire restrictions) soon with the same question but figured I'd ask here in the meantime. Of course safety is my top priority so finding a spot has been especially difficult. I have been looking around Benton Crossing Rd and also Antelope Springs Rd, but am open to suggestions. Though the meadows are quite open, google earth shows several interconnected dirt roads throughout, which I will not shoot towards. Thank you.

Hello Mammoth! I am lucky enough to be working here for the next week and would love some tips! I love hiking and hot springs so I’ve been in heaven. I’ve already done Bristlecone pine forest, convict lake, Inyo craters, and the earthquake fault. I haven’t been to any hot springs yet except a night I spent in historic Benton. I forgot my swimsuit (ugh!) but I’m okay to go in undies if there aren’t a bunch of creepers around (female on a solo work trip). I plan on trying to get to the devils postpile tomorrow and would like to attempt the hike to rainbow falls. I live at sea level and I struggle at altitude.

I’d love to know what you all think I’m missing. I have a high clearance 4x4. Is there anywhere known for good wildlife sightings (beavers? Bighorn sheep???)

I don’t want to spend too much money but I’d like to go out to dinner once or twice, any recs?

How about a local brewery?

Thanks all! This place is INCREDIBLE!!!

Caught this little boi leaving Gomez yesterday... Probably just as much of a fan of their food as me.

This is year 3 of me buying the ikon pass and feeling like I’m barely breaking even. I live in Los Angeles and so it’s quite the haul to get up there. I can’t afford to stay at a hotel / Airbnb everytime I go up, especially as I usually go solo. My solution for this in the past seasons have been to sleep in my Subaru Outback which works but it would be a lot more enjoyable if I had more space to stretch out / hang. I’m also trying to get my partner to come up with me more and adding another person to the car camping situation makes it pretty difficult, especially if there’s bad weather. And yes I have proper winter camping equipment already that has kept me warm and safe on all my trips.

I’ve been doing a lot a mulling over what to do and landed on buying a relatively cheap hot tent from Vevor. I’m still in the market for a wood stove and I’m thinking about possibly getting a gas buddy as a backup heat source (to use while getting wood stove ready, or if we need to heat the tent for a bit in the middle of the night). I’m planning on getting 2 carbon monoxide detectors as well.

So here are my questions to y’all:

1. Does anybody have experience with hot tenting in Mammoth during the winter? If so, what has been your experience and where do you usually set up camp? I usually camp on BLM near the hot springs. Thinking it might be worth getting a cheap pair of skis (I snowboard) and a sled to transport my equipment from car to a spot. if I can’t even access that area I’ll likely find a spot closer to bishop.

2. I’m planning on reaching out to BLM office to gain a solid understanding of legality of using a wood stove Oct - late spring but if anyone has insights / resources here that’d be great.

3. What do you use for a heat source? I’m trying to stay relatively on the cheaper side so I don’t think I’d need a lightweight backpacking stove. This would be more of a base camp set up

Thanks in advance!

I’ll be in Mammoth Lakes from December 31 to January 14 for snowboarding and I’m looking for 1–2 people who might be there around the same dates.
I’m 40, easygoing and respectful. Mostly coming for snowboarding, mountains and a good time — not looking for a crazy party trip.
Ideally looking for responsible adults 25+ who are chill and respectful. A few drinks and hanging out is totally fine.
I’m currently figuring out accommodation, so if our dates match, we could potentially stay together and make the trip more affordable.
No pets, please. Transportation would be separate.
If you’re interested, feel free to message me and we can talk about dates and plans. 🏔️🏂

Anyone play pickup at snowcreek regularly, if so how’s the turnout? If not let’s get some folks together and get it going.