Plan Your Trip for Mammoth Mountain Opening Weekend

September 26, 2024

The 2024/25 season officially kicks off on November 15. Will you be here?

Seems like Winter 23/24 just ended but Mother Nature is ready for the Mammoth Mountain opening day; are you? Mammoth Mountain opening weekend officially kicks off on November 15 (conditions permitting).

Opening Day Festivities at Mammoth Mountain

First Chair & Banner Breakthrough

The mountain is open for skiing and snowboarding at 8:30 am on November 15, but if you want to get first chair you’ll have to line up early. In years past, dedicated skiers and snowboarders have camped overnight in line at Broadway Express, sleeping on the snow to secure a seat on the first chair.

Even if you aren’t as dedicated as the first chair campers, you’ll want to arrive early to Main Lodge to partake in the festivities.

As the clock strikes 8:30 am, officially kick-off the season by joining Woolly, Mammoth Mountain's popular mascot, for the annual first chair and banner breakthrough.

24/25 Annual Season Toast

After morning laps, join in the midday festivities at one of the on-mountain venues. You can’t miss the toast to the new season on the Tusks sundeck at the Main Lodge!

A little girl high-fives her dad while skiing on Mammoth Mountain

Early Season Special Offers

Discounted Mammoth Mountain Tickets & Lodging

Leading up to opening day, Mammoth Mountain is running amazing specials on lodging + lift tickets. Book your stay with Mammoth Mountain's Lift+Lodging deal and enjoy 30% off room nights, up to 52% off lift tickets, and let the kids 12 and under ski free. Ikon Pass Holders can also score 30% off stays during this window. This 30% savings is valid November 14 – December 19, excluding Thanksgiving (November 27–29).

Head to MammothMountain.com to see all the ways you can save.

For more offers, that have you covered for the whole season, check out our special offers page.

Pack your gear, grab a few friends and head to Mammoth Lakes to start the 2024/25 ski season off right. First chair is only the beginning. The event includes a full weekend of entertainment and activities for families and friends who want to shred the hill or celebrate the season with a bang.

New additions to the line-up of events are being added as the weekend approaches, so check Mammoth Mountain’s website for updated opening weekend information.

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