Mammoth Ski Season 2026-27: Opening Day, Tips and Where to Stay

Sean & Kalea Flynn • November 3, 2026

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Mammoth opens for the 2026-27 season on November 13

Mammoth Mountain has announced Friday, November 13, 2026 as opening day for the 2026-27 ski and snowboard season. As always, the exact date and how much terrain opens depend on early-season snow and cold temperatures, so check Mammoth's website and snow report the week before you come.


When to come

  • Early season (mid-November to mid-December): fewer crowds and lower lodging rates. Expect a limited number of runs, mostly on the main lifts, until the big storms arrive.
  • Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas to New Year's, MLK and Presidents' Day weekends): the busiest weeks of the year. Book lodging early and plan to ride the shuttle rather than hunt for parking.
  • January to March: usually the deepest snow and the best all-around conditions.
  • Spring (April onward): sunny days, soft snow and après on the deck. Mammoth often stays open late into spring, and in big snow years into summer.


Lift tickets and passes

  • Mammoth is on the Ikon Pass, so Ikon holders can ski here. Check your pass tier for blackout dates.
  • If you are buying day tickets, buy online ahead of time. Prices at Mammoth change by date and usually go up as the day gets closer.
  • June Mountain, about 30 minutes north, is a quieter, family-friendly mountain that is also on the Ikon Pass.


Getting around without your car

  • The free Red Line town shuttle stops right in front of Sierra Manor and runs to the Village, where the gondola goes up the mountain.
  • The Green Line to Eagle Lodge is half a block away. Winter schedules are posted by Eastern Sierra Transit.
  • Bring 4WD or snow chains. Chain controls are common on Highway 395 and around town during storms.


Where to stay

Our two one-bedroom condos at Sierra Manor are a short walk from the free shuttle, with a shared hot tub and sauna for after your ski day. Each sleeps up to four, with a full kitchen and washer and dryer. See both Mammoth condos, check dates and book direct with us for our best rates.


Planning the rest of your trip? Read our Mammoth Lakes ski trip planning guide.


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