Mammoth Ski Holidays

Après-Ski in Mammoth

Mammoth has three base areas, plus a town – that is four distinct après zones! They’re all quite different: reasonably quiet at the Juniper Springs Lodge, pretty lively at both the Main Lodge and the Village at Mammoth base areas, and a mix of everything down in the town of Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Brewing Company

Brewery, tasting room, beer garden and beer-centric bites. This is an award-winning brewery just across the road from the Village Gondola base. There’s a lot of choice, so we recommend the tasting flight (7 x 2oz pours) to get you in the zone, then take it from there. A very cool place.

Clocktower Cellar Pub

Just across the road from the Village Gondola downstairs in the Alpenhof Lodge, The Clocktower Cellar Pub is a long-time Mammoth favourite, and has one of the best selections of beers in town! A popular local haunt to hang out with friends, maybe having a game of pool, or just relax in the pub’s friendly atmosphere.

Yodler Restaurant & Bar

This is Mammoth’s legendary slopeside bar located just across from the Main Lodge. Hang out on the large sundeck or get cosy in the fireplace lounge. This is Euro-style après with a Bavarian-inspired bar menu.

Tusks Bar

This is a great slopeside sports bar right at the Main Lodge base. Drink on the sundeck whilst catching some rays, watch the big game on one of the many HDTVs, kick back with a specialty cocktail.

Talons Bar

Right down at Eagle Lodge at the Juniper Springs base, open for après beers and cocktails on the deck. Head inside the tent next to Talons to Fowl Language for down-home Southern cooking and classic hand-breaded chicken sandwiches. A perfect lunch and après stop.

Shelter Distilling

Shelter is a working distillery, brewery and kitchen open 7 days a week for lunch, après and dinner. Located just at the bottom of the Village Gondola, this is a really cool place to try something new – gin made from Pinyon Pine from the Eastern Sierras, or a Californian Agave spirit.

Dining in Mammoth

Mammoth offers visitors a wide range of excellent dining options, from classic Californian comfort food, to full-on fine dining with paired wines, to local craft breweries with light bite menus.

Skadi Fine Alpine Dining

Skadi is recognised in Mammoth as a paradigm for fine dining. Named for the Norse goddess of hunting and skiing, expect a huge European alpine influence in Skadi’s carefully crafted menu. There are hints of Norway, Switzerland and Italy here. With just 10 tables, this is an intimate and cosy place with a special ambience.

Whitebark Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

Situated in the awesome Westin Monache, adjacent to Mammoth Village, the Whitebark has a casually elegant ambiance, perfect for enjoying a relaxing evening with family or friends. Featuring an open kitchen, and a wide-ranging wine list, guests will enjoy the creative, small plate dishes, which encourage sharing.

Petra’s Wine Bar

Situated adjacent to Mammoth Village in the family-run Alpenhof Lodge, Petra’s offers guests a wonderfully relaxing destination to relax with friends after a day out on the slopes. The Petra’s menu offers contemporary Californian cuisine with European influences, and a great wine list to accompany your meal.

Mammoth Tavern

Casual Californian gastro-pub offering an unique twist on traditional fare. Serving everything from oysters to fondue, this is an eclectic menu backed up by a seriously good beer and wine list, plus some banging cocktails – try the Cantarito Jesusita for starters…

Smokeyard BBQ and Chophouse

Steakhouse fare with a South African influence with a nice casual family-friendly vibe. Expect high-quality steaks and seafood, well-crafted cocktails and a good choice of local beers and wines. Perhaps the best happy hour bar venue in Mammoth between 4-6pm daily too.

Roberto’s Café

Roberto’s serves authentic Mexican dishes including a variety of Mexican seafood and vegetarian options. Pair those spicy choices with a killer margarita or local beer. Known for a great happy hour and daily specials this is a fun place with amazing murals and artwork both adding to the vibe.

Activities in Mammoth

The Mammoth area plays host to a wide range of winter activities, from ice-skating to snow tubing, and lots more besides. The area is stunningly beautiful, recalling the stark beauty of Ansel Adam’s black and white landscapes. Many visitors are surprised to discover that the Mammoth area is geologically active, with hot springs providing blissful relief to the bone weary after an energetic day on the slopes. For those who would really like to get a feel for the area from a different perspective, take to the skies with a scenic flight over Yosemite, Mono Lake, and Death Valley.

Snowshoeing

There are various snowshoe trails in the Mammoth area. You can rent snowshoes, and then head over to the Welcome Centre/Ranger Station at the entrance to town, to pick up a trail map, and some insider information. Armed with your shoes, your map, and dressed for the weather, you are ready to explore some beautiful forest walks, getting a good workout, and seeing some beautiful scenery in the process.

Snow tubing

For an alternative way to get that adrenaline rush whilst traveling at speed down a snowy slope, hop on a tube! Excitement and fun for everyone, you can try snow tubing at Sledz, located on Minaret Road on the way up to the Main Lodge. Its $25 an hour for tube rental and full towrope access. Sledz only accepts cash.

Snowcat Tours

Admire the beauty of Mammoth’s backcountry from the warm comfort of a luxury snowcat. Take a tour from the Main Lodge to Minaret Summit, where you will enjoy the magnificent scenery whilst consuming a gourmet lunch. Definitely the most unusual dining destination in the Eastern Sierra! Reservations are required.

Ice Skating

For the perfect family-friendly winter sports activity, take to the ice! Mammoth Ice Rink has public skate sessions, family skate night, skating lessons, birthday parties, and skate rental. Weather permitting; the rink is open to the public from mid-December to mid/late March.