Whats New in Mammoth Lakes and at Mammoth Mountain for Winter 2025-2026

The grand opening of Limelight Mammoth Hotel & Residences, significant infrastructure improvements at Mammoth Mountain, new food and beverage experiences, and updates to flight service highlight what�s new in Mammoth Lakes this winter

Mammoth Lakes, Calif. � Mammoth Lakes is quickly preparing for another unreal winter season. The falling leaves will offer spectacular colors this autumn across the region before the winter season officially arrives with opening day at Mammoth Mountain scheduled for Nov. 14, 2025.

Winter vacations in Mammoth Lakes are easier than ever with direct flights on Advanced Air from both Carlsbad and Hawthorne-LA to Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) and expanded flights (79 additional days) on United from both San Francisco (SFO) and Denver (DEN) landing at the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport in Bishop, 45 minutes from town. Travelers from far and wide are able to connect with hundreds of cities worldwide throughout the winter season.

New at Mammoth Mountain:

Ahead of winter 2025-2026, Mammoth Mountain has invested nearly $9M in capital improvement projects including:

Significant investment in snowmaking capabilities and electrical infrastructure including thousands of feet of new snowmaking pipe, upgraded fan gun alignment, hookups, and controls.
Further improvements to Woolly�s Adventure Summit, a widely popular and expanding hub of activity and exploration, this year include a new Dual Zip Line and new Sky Net Structure to be completed this winter.
New Ski Patrol Infrastructure will be installed prior to the winter season atop Stump Alley Express (2) and Chair 22.
Several lodging and restaurant properties including Mammoth Mountain Inn, Limelight Mammoth, Westin Monache Hotel and Whitebark Restaurant are also receiving investment from Mammoth Mountain with all renovations scheduled to be completed by Spring 2026.

Mountains of the Moon: In production now from the fevered imagination of artist, professional freeskier, and filmmaker, Chris Benchetler, comes a unique cinematic vision, featuring the world�s greatest action sports athletes in a host of surreal and otherworldly environments, set to the timeless music of the Grateful Dead. Pushing boundaries of what can be done at night with cameras, lights, lasers, and animation, Mountains of the Moon transports viewers to a world of infinite beauty and possibility, ultimately celebrating our shared humanity and connectedness. Follow along for more news and updates on the project at chrisbenchetler.com.

Mammoth Race Department Celebrates 50 Years: For 50 years, Mammoth Mountain has hosted world-class ski and snowboard events ranging from FIS World Cup and NorAm events to Alpine Masters National Championships and Paralympic Nationals and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team events and training. Well known for having state-of-the-art training facilities and one of the longest winter seasons in the US, the Mammoth Race Department will celebrate half a century of training world-class athletes this winter season.

Expanded Skill Development Opportunities: Whether you are new to freestyle, a self-taught park rat, or a seasoned competition athlete � Mammoth Mountain has you covered. This season, Mammoth Mountain will offer expanded offerings as part of their Freestyle Ski & Snowboard Camps. Open to ages 10+ the professional team of freestyle specialists at the resort will help you progress in the park and reach your goals at any level. Camps will break into small groups to maximize time together while providing a safe environment for everyone to get stoked and get better.

Also growing this year are Mammoth Mountain�s popular �Ripping Over 50� Camps. Whether you are a seasoned skier or just starting out, Ripping Over 50 is built on the idea that skiing can be for everyone. The camp focuses on body awareness, strength through micromovements, and individualized feedback. Participants can choose between three- or six-day sessions tailored to their pace and goals.