Cross Country & Nordic Skiing Blogs
Top 10 Alternative Mammoth Lakes Winter Adventures
Dec 14, 2022 / Monica Prelle
Winter adventures in Mammoth Lakes are not limited to skiing and snowboarding on the slopes anymore. MORE
Embrace the Winter Adventure in Mammoth Lakes
Oct 21, 2019 / Visit Mammoth
If a charming mountain town surrounded by larger-than-life, truly awe-inspiring natural wonders sounds good to you, then Mammoth Lakes is the perfect playground for your next winter adventure. MORE
Mammoth Cures for Common Maladies
Oct 21, 2019 / Visit Mammoth
Need a cure for life’s bummers? Prescription Mother Nature to the rescue in the mother of all outdoor playgrounds. MORE
A Luxurious Winter Getaway to Mammoth Lakes
Feb 10, 2018 / Monica Prelle
Mammoth Lakes is the ultimate destination for a luxurious getaway. So why wouldn't you travel here in style? MORE
Top XC Skiing Tips from Brian Ellison of Brian’s Bicycles & Cross-Country Skis
Mar 09, 2017 / Monica Prelle
When Brian Ellison worked at the Highlands Lodge on Old Mammoth Road in the early ’70s, he put a sign out on the street reading “Honk for Bike Service.” That was the beginning of Brian’s Bicycles and Cross-Country Skis, long before he had a storefront and expanded to the ski business.... MORE
Visiting Mono Lake During the Winter
Nov 11, 2016 / Mike McKenna
Winter is known as the “quiet season,” although you wouldn’t know if you’re stuck in rush hour traffic in LA, or find yourself at Tusks Bar in Mammoth Mountain on a Saturday afternoon. For those who like to put the silence back into the quiet season, taking a day trip... MORE
Try Something New: Full Moon Tours
Mar 23, 2016 / Monica Prelle
Want to experience the mountains under the light of the full moon? There are plenty of places to go and explore Mammoth after dark and winter is no exception. From snowshoeing to cross country skiing, and a backcountry lodge that serves gourmet food there are plenty of nighttime destinations and... MORE
Try something new XC Skiing
Feb 17, 2016 / Monica Prelle
The skis feel so light under your feet, that it’s almost like nothing is there. The forest is quiet. The breeze rustles the treetops, but on the trails you feel only sunshine on your face. You will glide over the freshly groomed snow and as other skiers pass by they smile and say hello. You’ll notice that everyone is genuinely happy. MORE