The 4th of July is here and the weather in Mammoth could not be better. I rode the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park all day yesterday and the trails are in great shape. There is still a bit of snow on some trails up high or in the shade, but over all, the riding is phenomenal. As an added bonus the lakes are warming up just enough to go for a nice refreshing swim after a long dusty day hiking or biking the trails. Life in the mountains doesn’t get much better than this.  

The snow is melting rapidly and the high country is opening up nicely for mountain biking. The Shady Rest and Knolls area are in prime condition for some fun hill climbing and sneaky single track descents. Snowmelt is keeping the dust down and the traction up. Meanwhile the combination of empty roads and moderate weather conditions are making for some of the best road riding in the country. The shoulder seasons of spring and fall equal low volume traffic both around town and especially on the backcountry roads. If you like to ride for hours without seeing a car this is time and Mammoth is the place.  

I skied the last four days on the mountain and have to say the conditions are unreal.  The wind has been blowing and the snow is as good as Mammoth has to offer.  Utah might be known for its light powder, but no place can beat Mammoth when it comes to windblown.  I woke up Thursday morning to a bluebird day with no wind and morning temperatures in the 20’s.  The snow had held up great from the little bit of snow we got the weekend before.  No wind but great variable snow conditions up top and no one on the mountain.  Friday through Sunday the wind kept picking up and the snow just kept getting softer and smoother.  If you like skiing fast, smooth steeps now is the time to be in Mammoth.  On Lincoln mountain the Avy Chutes have been holding up great and with only a few weeks left until Little Eagle and Canyon Lodge close, get it while you can.  The lower mountain still had decent coverage but with warmer temperatures the snow at the base areas has been getting pretty slushy.  We are expecting cooler temperatures and the potential for snow flurries during this week and then an above average temps for this coming weekend.  Enjoy the great snow while it’s here.  Before you know it, it will be bike season.   See you on the hill.     

Ski conditions are great this week! The top is wind blown. As usual Dave’s is fantastic! Snow is corning up in the afternoon. Weather has been sunny and warm. Temps have been in the 5o’s. So get the spring wax out. Come on in a get a spring structure on your skis and boards!

Happy Easter!