Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

What Mammoth Mountain Ski Area does

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a privately held, four-season mountain resort located in Mammoth Lakes, California, operating 3,500+ skiable acres across 25 lifts and 178 trails, with a summit elevation of 11,053 feet. The resort is part of the Alterra Mountain Company portfolio and is distributed through the Ikon Pass network of 50+ global destination resorts; its operations are conducted in partnership with the Inyo National Forest under a special-use arrangement. The winter product is anchored by alpine skiing and snowboarding, supported by a three-lodge ski school, slopeside equipment rentals, and RFID-enabled lift access with reloadable digital tickets. The summer product is materially expanded through Mammoth Bike Park (80+ miles of single track, 54 trails, 7 hiking trails), Woolly's Adventure Summit (mountain coaster, dual zip lines, ropes courses, summer tube park), Via Ferrata, scenic gondola rides, two golf courses (Sierra Star 18-hole and Snowcreek 9-hole), Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center, snowmobile tours, paddleboarding and kayaking, and the Reds Meadow Shuttle. An integrated hospitality layer bundles these activities with the Mammoth Lodging Collection (six properties including Village Lodge, Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Tamarack Lodge, and luxury home rentals), multiple F&B outlets, retail stores, gift cards, and event/wedding venues. Customers transact directly through mammothmountain.com, by phone (800.MAMMOTH), or in person at base-lodge ticket windows; pricing is unit-based across lift tickets, passes, lessons, rentals, and activities, with subscription-style season passes (Ikon Pass, Quad Pack+ at $100/day adult) driving pre-season recurring revenue. Customer segments span recreational skiers/snowboarders, mountain bikers, families, and event/wedding clients, with adaptive recreation delivered through the Access Mammoth 501(c)(3) partnership.

Name

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Legal name

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Website

https://mammothmountain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a privately held, four-season mountain resort in Mammoth Lakes, California, offering skiing, mountain biking, golf, and adventure activities across 3,500+ acres under the Alterra Mountain Company Ikon Pass network. It serves individual recreation travelers, families, and event clients through integrated lodging, dining, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Ownership category

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Product category

Mountain Resort & Ski Operations

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ), Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG), Snowmobile & Motorized Snow Tours (Snowmobiling, Snowbike) (THAAAJAF), Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing) (THAAAJAD)

Keywords

• Ski resort operations
• Mountain recreation services
• Ski equipment rentals
• Alpine resort hospitality
• Snow sports instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Mammoth Lakes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets & Season Passes: Primary revenue from selling lift tickets (single/multi-day) and Ikon Pass season passes that provide unlimited access to Mammoth and partner resorts worldwide.
2. Equipment Rentals: Ski, snowboard, and bike rental services offered at multiple slopeside locations with performance and demo equipment options.
3. Ski & Snowboard Lessons: Group and private lessons for all skill levels from first-timers to advanced, including adaptive lessons through Access Mammoth non-profit.
4. Lodging: Mammoth Lodging Collection including Village Lodge, Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Tamarack Lodge, and luxury home rentals.
5. Food & Beverage: Multiple restaurants and dining locations across the resort including Yodler Restaurant, Whitebark Restaurant, Mountainside Bar & Grill, and various cafes and bars.
6. Activities: Year-round activities including scenic gondola rides, mountain coaster, zip line, ropes courses, tube park, snowmobile adventures, golf courses, and adventure passes.
7. Retail & Merchandise: Mammoth Sports retail locations selling apparel, equipment, and souvenirs. Gift cards available for use across all resort locations.
8. Event Hosting & Weddings: Corporate events, weddings, and private event venues with catering services at various mountain locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area operates a four-season mountain resort in Mammoth Lakes, California, selling lift access (lift tickets and Ikon Pass season passes), ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, on-site lodging, dining, and year-round activities including mountain biking, golf, scenic gondola rides, and family adventure attractions. The resort spans 3,500+ skiable acres with 25 lifts and 178 trails in winter, transitioning to a bike park with 80+ miles of single track and multiple golf courses in summer.

Product overview

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a four-season mountain resort operating as a unified platform of recreational products. The core offering centers on winter skiing and snowboarding across 3,500+ skiable acres with 25 lifts and 178 trails, complemented by the Mammoth Bike Park (80+ miles of trails) during summer. Adventure activities are centralized at Woolly's Adventure Summit featuring the Mountain Coaster, Zip Lines, Ropes Courses, and Summer Tube Park. Additional recreational products include Scenic Gondola Rides, two golf courses (Sierra Star 18-hole and Snowcreek 9-hole), Ski & Snowboard School at three lodge locations, ski/snowboard rentals, Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center, hiking, snowmobile tours, paddleboarding/kayaking, Reds Meadow Shuttle, and Via Ferrata climbing. Hospitality services include the Mammoth Lodging Collection with six lodging properties. The Ikon Pass provides season pass access with partner benefits across 50+ resorts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
• Mammoth Bike Park
• Woolly's Adventure Summit
• Scenic Gondola Rides
• Ski & Snowboard School
• Ski & Snowboard Rentals
• Sierra Star Golf Course
• Snowcreek Golf Course
• Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center
• Snowmobile Adventures
• Paddleboarding & Kayaking
• Reds Meadow Shuttle
• Via Ferrata
• Mammoth Lodging Collection
• Ikon Pass
• Gift Cards
• Hiking

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alterra Mountain CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMammoth Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company, which operates the Ikon Pass multi-resort season pass program. This partnership provides Mammoth access to Ikon Pass holders worldwide and positions Mammoth within a network of 50+ destination resorts across the Americas, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Inyo National ForestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMammoth Mountain operates on public lands managed by the Inyo National Forest. This partnership provides the land access necessary for ski area operations, trails, and facilities.
• June MountainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMammoth's sister resort located nearby in the Eastern Sierra. Both are operated by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area under Alterra Mountain Company.
• Access MammothminorStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing year-round adaptive outdoor recreation for people with disabilities throughout the Eastern Sierra. Offers skilled guides and instruction for ski/snowboard lessons, mountain biking, hiking, and adventure activities.
• Eastside K-9minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization operating in partnership with Mammoth Mountain to support avalanche rescue dogs. Dogs are trained primarily at Mammoth Mountain and operate as part of Mammoth's safety team. The program has been integrated since 2004.
• Advanced AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSemi-private charter service operating flights from select Southern California airports (Carlsbad, Hawthorne) to Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH). Service runs Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from June-September 2026.
• United AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial airline service into Bishop Airport (BIH) with daily summer service from SFO June-September 2026 and additional seasonal service.
• Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates free public shuttle bus system providing transportation to all base lodges and around Mammoth Lakes town. Also operates the Reds Meadow Shuttle for Devils Postpile access.
• Enterprise Rent-A-CarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental car services available at both Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) and Bishop Airport (BIH) with check-in locations at airports.
• Ski CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association of California and Nevada ski resorts that designed mountain safety guides. Mammoth participates in their safety education initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heavenly Mountain Resort: Major Lake Tahoe-area destination resort operated by Alterra Mountain Company and part of the Ikon Pass network. Compares directly on lift-served skiing, lodging, and year-round activities targeting the same California/Nevada drive market.
• Northstar California Resort: Sister resort under Alterra Mountain Company and Ikon Pass partner. Comparable Tahoe-area destination resort with lift-served skiing, mountain biking, ice skating, and on-site lodging — competing for the same Northern California/Sierra Nevada guest base.
• Kirkwood Mountain Resort: Alterra Mountain Company sister resort in the Sierra Nevada with comparable lift-served skiing and snowboarding operations. Relevant peer given shared ownership, Ikon Pass distribution, and overlapping California skier audience.
• June Mountain: Mammoth's own sister resort operated by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area under Alterra Mountain Company. Comparable lift-served Sierra Nevada ski operation, smaller in scale, with shared Ikon Pass access and operations.
• Palisades Tahoe: Major California destination ski resort (formerly Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows) and fellow Ikon Pass partner. Directly comparable as a large California ski operation with multiple base areas, lodging, and year-round activities competing for the same LA/Bay Area drive market.

Broad incumbents

• Deer Valley Resort: Premier Utah destination ski resort acquired by Alterra Mountain Company in 2024. Comparable as a luxury, skier-only mountain resort with on-site lodging, high-touch service, and strong summer programming — closely comparable to Mammoth's premium day/lodging experience.
• Vail Mountain: Flagship destination resort of Vail Resorts and the largest single-mountain ski operation in the US. Comparable as a large integrated lift-served ski resort with extensive lodging, dining, and Epic Pass distribution — though with much broader geographic and product portfolio.
• Aspen Snowmass: Premier luxury destination ski resort in Colorado operating four mountains. Comparable as a high-altitude, premium-priced destination resort with four-season activities, lodging, and dining — competing at the top end of the destination ski market.
• Park City Mountain: Largest ski resort in the United States, operated by Vail Resorts and distributed via the Epic Pass. Comparable as a year-round destination resort with lift-served skiing, mountain biking, and integrated lodging — competing for destination skier wallet share.

Regional players

• Big Bear Mountain Resort: Southern California ski operation (Snow Valley, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain) under Alterra Mountain Company. Comparable as a lift-served ski resort with terrain parks, rentals, and lessons — though smaller, lower elevation, and serving a different (LA local) Southern California market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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