The Mountain is currently in shoulder season, so the Top is closed. I was up there introducing my new dog to the annual gotta-hike-it ritual. But during the summer, it's a pretty cool place to catch your breath after the fairly tough climb up. The views are unmatched and there are lots of maps/exhibits, some food choices, and they let you ride the gondola back down for free. For the full round-trip, it ain't cheap: variable pricing, $22-30 per adult...
   Read moreMammoth still has a lot of snow for the end of May. Get there early as the snow gets slushy around 1030-11am. They open the...
   Read moreHiking up to Scotty’s from here is always very inconvenient. This chair lift should extend to the top...
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