Mammoth Locals Named to U.S. Winter Olympic Team
Mammoth local and owner of the coveted "double cork" Greg Bretz was named to the U.S. Olympic Snowboarding Team, whilst fellow Mammoth resident Stacey Cook was named to the U.S. Olympic Alpine Team. The Winter Olympics begin February 12.
Horizon Air Expands Service with Summer Flights to Mammoth
Building upon the success of its winter air service to Mammoth Lakes, Horizon Air announced that it will offer non-stop summer flights from Los Angeles to Mammoth beginning April 12, 2010 and continuing through September. The new summer flights will give travelers easy access to one of the country's premiere recreational destinations featuring an extensive mountain biking and trail system, golf, spectacular scenery and world-class shopping, dining and lodging plus nearby Yosemite National Park.
Outdoor Ice Skating: The Mammoth Ice Rink is now open (weather permitting) for the season. Hours of operation and rates remain the same for 2009/10. Call (760) 934-2505 for all the details.
Winter Road Closures: The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the season. For updated 24-hour road and weather conditions call (760) 924-5500.
Get Your Sierra Nevada License Plate: Submit your Paid Pledge for this special license plate, and you'll be protecting and restoring natural habitats, providing open space and improving recreation throughout the region. The sales of Sierra Nevada License Plates will benefit the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Program which provides funding for conservation, habitat restoration, recreation, and other environmental projects in the Sierra Nevada. Order online before September, 2010.
Summer Transit: The Town Trolley has extended service to Snowcreek Athletic Club and the Old Mammoth Road LIFT bus now turns around at Le Verne Street. Summer service ends on Friday, November 20, 2009. For stop times and locations, please visit the website or call ESTA: (760) 924-3184.
Horizon Expands Service to Mammoth: After a successful first winter season, Horizon Air is expanding air service to the Mammoth the upcoming snow season. In addition to adding a second daily nonstop from Los Angeles, Horizon will offer new daily nonstop service from San Jose and Reno and direct (same-plane, one-stop) service from Seattle and Portland. Get all the details...
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