Mammoth Lakes Advantages And Disadvantages

Mammoth Lakes is a beautiful resort town located in the Eastern Sierra Nevada. The town was officially incorporated in 1984, but has been a hub for outdoor recreation since the late 1800’s. It was originally known as Mammoth City a small mining camp founded by the Mammoth Mining Company in 1878. At one time there was over 1,500 people living in the camp, but when the mining company shutdown, only ten people remained. The town remained almost empty up until the early 1900’s when visitors heard about the exceptional scenery that surrounded the small town. Today, people from all around the world come to visit this exciting mountain community because of the world class fly-fishing in its lakes and rivers, the night life at the Village, and the thrilling Mammoth Mountain. …show more content…
In the winter, the mountain boasts 400 inches of snowfall on average. There is over 3,500 skiable acres on the mountain including two half pipes and a terrain park where you are sure to. Trails range in difficulty from beginner to advanced ensuring there is something for everyone. In the summer months, the mountain is open to mountain biking which includes a wide variety of trails for all age groups as well. At the base of the mountain there is plenty of activities for those whose interests don’t include mountain biking or for small children who aren’t ready to tackle the mountain. Located near the gondola, there is a rock climbing wall where you can enjoy many technical climbs or you could head over to the zip line and soar through the air. After spending a long day on the mountain, the Village has some great places to eat and enjoy the