Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge

  • When young Dave McCoy was working as a hydrographer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in the 1930s and '40s, this is where he consistently found the most snow. He built a rope tow and a small warming hut. The Forest Service paved the road in 1952, and on Thanksgiving morning of 1955, 250 skiers lined up for the inaugural ride up Chair 1. Now the largest of four main portals to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and a jumping-off point for the Reds Meadow shuttle, Main Lodge is a sprawling collection of buildings offering ski and snowboard services, parking, lodging, dining, corporate offices and a summer recreation center.

  • When young Dave McCoy was working as a hydrographer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in the 1930s and '40s, this is where he consistently found the most snow. He built a rope tow and a small warming hut. The Forest Service paved the road in 1952, and on Thanksgiving morning of 1955, 250 skiers lined up for the inaugural ride up Chair 1. Now the largest of four main portals to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and a jumping-off point for the Reds Meadow shuttle, Main Lodge is a sprawling collection of buildings offering ski and snowboard services, parking, lodging, dining, corporate offices and a summer recreation center.

Avalanche Forecast for 03/28/2024

  • AVALANCHE FORECAST: Strong winds and new snow will lead to fresh wind slab development near and above the treeline today, with peak instability expected midday. When in doubt, choosing travel routes with lower slope angles in sheltered terrain will limit your exposure. Find out More

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