Mammoth Lakes Locals Blog

Stories and Adventures By Mammoth Lakes Locals

Welcome to the Mammoth Lakes Locals Blog, where you’ll find real locals writing about their adventures in the mountains and offering you trip ideas and tips to make your next trip to Mammoth lakes awesome. From outdoor adventures and snow reports to details on the newest restaurants and events in town, you’ll get the scoop and latest updates from the people who know Mammoth Lakes best.

How To Leave No Trace Around Town in Mammoth Lakes

Jun 26, 2020 / Molly Horner

Usually you think of the seven Leave No Trace principles for hiking, fishing or camping adventures out in the wilderness, not when you’re surrounded by buildings, cars and pavement in the center of town. There are plenty of ways you can do your part to leave a lesser footprint in... MORE

8 Ways to Recreate Responsibly in the Mountains

Jun 26, 2020 / Meghan Miranda

If you love recreating in Mammoth Lakes, then learning how to take care of the mountains and forests you adventure in is part of being a responsible visitor.  MORE

How to Pack For a Winter Trip to Mammoth Lakes

May 03, 2020 / Monica Prelle

Whether you're riding fresh groomers or enjoying après ski by the fire, here's everything you need to pack for a winter trip to Mammoth Lakes. MORE

6 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Mammoth Lakes (Plus a Delivery Option!)

Feb 13, 2020 / Betsy Temple-Truax

A local shares her family’s favorite kid-friendly restaurants in Mammoth Lakes.  MORE

Local Sergio Gonzalez Shares Tips for Enjoying His Backyard

Jan 31, 2020 / Sarah Rea

Meet Mammoth Lakes local Sergio Gonzalez, who's been living the mountain life since 2013. Sergio shares some of his favorite parts about Mammoth Lakes — the big, beautiful backyard he calls home. MORE

Local Lawrence Bowie Shares Tips for Enjoying His Backyard

Jan 30, 2020 / Sarah Rea

Lawrence shares some of his favorite parts about Mammoth Lakes — the big, beautiful backyard he calls home. MORE

Mammoth Track Club Updates: January 2020

Jan 28, 2020 / Andrew Kastor

Winter has been amazing for training in Mammoth Lakes and the rest of the Eastern Sierra.  MORE

Local Ashley Hofman Shares Tips for Enjoying Her Backyard

Jan 27, 2020 / Sarah Rea

Ashley shares some of her favorite parts about Mammoth Lakes — the big, beautiful backyard she calls home. MORE