Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center — Attraction in Mammoth Lakes

My first time in Mammoth for a little getaway with my boyfriend. He was not allowed to downhill ski because of his job and so we thought we'd give cross country skiing a try. We got a two-day pass and rentals for a very reasonable price. The equipment was great, the staff was very friendly and helpful (we had no idea what we were doing), and the trails were very well maintained. They separated the ski trails from the snowshoe/hiking trail which was very nice and mark trails by difficulty level. It was also nice to see some of the staff out on the trails making sure everyone was doing ok. When we got back to the lodge after the first day, I discovered that another guest had mistakenly grabbed my shoes instead of their own. Instead of brushing it off as a casualty of business, Dave Schacht and his team went above and beyond to help me out. To be honest it was probably the BEST customer service I have ever received. I would recommend this place to anyone and will definitely​ be back next time I am on...

Came here on a Friday around 2pm to go snowshoeing with three other friends, and didn’t have any reservation. We opted to get the rentals, which note that you don’t need to get a pass (as that’s for the cross country skiers). For the afternoon package, it’s $35 for the snowshoes and you can get poles for balance as well. Free parking is available in the front.

The paths were clearly delineated on a map, although the employee who helped us said that we could go off-road as well. When we went to the trail, we tried to go on the shorter one that went through the forest, but somehow just kept going on the longer one that went around the lake. It was still a fun experience, we just got a longer workout than expected (which trust me, it’s definitely a full body workout).

Be sure to bring sunglasses and water, since the snow made everything super bright and you gotta protect your eyes! SPF is a...

I first skied here in 1984 when it was a real wilderness experience for someone coming up from Los Angeles. We stayed at both the lodge and at the cabins. Back then it was $20 for a night in the lodge and $35 for a cabin with beds, vinyl floors and a dinette set. Of course, all that has changed since the Mountain added it to the family. The cabins have been redone and the lodge is still as lovely as it was in 1984, imbued with alpine character. In winter, count on freshly groomed ski tracks every day on miles of trails through a beautiful forest of lodgepole pine, red fir and Jeffrey pine surrounded by rugged cliffs and multiple lakes. Rent the newest Nordic equipment, sign up for ski lessons, buy your day pass and check out the selection of goods including Allie's handmade knitted wool Nordic caps. It's one of the most wonderful places in the...