Mammoth Resorts

What Mammoth Resorts does

Mammoth Resorts is the operating entity behind Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, a year-round mountain destination located in Mammoth Lakes, California, on land managed under partnership with Inyo National Forest. The resort is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alterra Mountain Company and a flagship destination in the multi-resort Ikon Pass network. Its core product is alpine skiing and snowboarding, supported by 3,500+ skiable acres, 25 lifts, and 178 trails, marketed as California's largest and most diverse ski terrain. In summer, the same physical asset base is repurposed into the Mammoth Bike Park (80+ miles of single track, 54 bike trails) and supporting activities including scenic gondola rides, hiking, and fishing.

The business operates five primary revenue streams: lift tickets and Ikon Pass season passes (recurring/subscription revenue via Alterra's network of 15+ partner resorts), the Mammoth Lodging Collection (rooms, cabins, condos, and luxury homes in The Village and Lakes Basin), bike park and summer activity transactions, on-mountain food and beverage (Yodler Restaurant & Bar, McCoy's) plus Mammoth Gear retail, and equipment rentals (ski, snowboard, and bike). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via mammothmountain.com, the 800.MAMMOTH call center, the Ikon Pass mobile app, on-site retail stores, and event-driven marketing (Summit Sunset Party, 4th of July, PedalPalooza, Mammoth Wine Weekend). Customer segments span individual skiers/snowboarders (primary), mountain bikers, families, and lodging guests.

The company's technology footprint is primarily physical ski infrastructure plus conventional digital channels. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no proprietary software product, and no API or SDK surface. Mammoth Resorts is a private subsidiary; revenue is not publicly disclosed and there are no independent funding rounds, with all capital allocation occurring at the Alterra Mountain Company parent level.

Name

Mammoth Resorts

Legal name

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Website

https://mammothresorts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mammoth Resorts operates Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, a year-round California destination resort with 3,500+ skiable acres, 25 lifts, and 178 trails in winter and an 80+ mile mountain bike park in summer. It serves skiers, mountain bikers, families, and lodging guests as a subsidiary of Alterra Mountain Company within the Ikon Pass network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mammoth Lakes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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: Core revenue from alpine skiing and snowboarding access via day tickets and multi-day/season passes. Season passes sold through Ikon Pass partnership (Alterra Mountain Company) providing reciprocal access to 15+ partner resorts.
2. Lodging & Accommodations: Mammoth Lodging Collection offers rooms, cabins, condos, and luxury homes across The Village and Lakes Basin areas. Direct booking with Ikon Pass holder discounts.
3. Bike Park & Summer Activities: 80+ miles of single track, 54 bike trails, scenic gondola rides, and summer adventure activities. Woolly's Adventure Summit provides family-oriented basecamp activities.
4. Food, Beverage & Retail: On-mountain restaurants (Yodler Restaurant & Bar, McCoy's), Mammoth Gear retail stores, and shopping in The Village.
5. Equipment Rentals: Bike rentals through Rent it & Rock It program, plus ski/board equipment rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mammoth Resorts operates Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, a year-round mountain resort in Mammoth Lakes, California, providing alpine skiing and snowboarding across 3,500+ skiable acres with 25 lifts and 178 trails in winter, and converting into a mountain biking and outdoor recreation destination with 80+ miles of single track and 54 bike trails in summer. The company sells lift tickets, season passes via the Ikon Pass network, lodging through the Mammoth Lodging Collection, equipment rentals, on-mountain dining, and retail merchandise.

Product overview

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a year-round mountain resort operated by Mammoth Resorts under the Alterra Mountain Company umbrella. The resort offers a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor recreation products centered around its 3,500+ acre skiable terrain with 178 trails and 25 lifts during winter, and transforms into a mountain biking destination during summer with 80+ miles of single track. The product ecosystem includes the core ski/board experience, the Mammoth Bike Park for mountain biking, lodging through the Mammoth Lodging Collection, dining at on-mountain restaurants, retail via Mammoth Gear, and the Ikon Pass App for digital pass management. Additional offerings like Woolly's Adventure Summit, Scenic Gondola rides, and the Mountain Report service support the guest experience across all seasons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Year-round mountain resort destination providing alpine skiing and snowboarding access across 3,500+ acres with 25 lifts and 178 trails in winter, plus summer activities including mountain biking, hiking, and scenic gondola rides. Serves individual visitors and families seeking outdoor recreation experiences in California.
• Bike Park World-class mountain biking experience with trails for every skill level, offering over 80 miles of single track and 54 bike trails with lift-served access. Targeted at mountain biking enthusiasts of all skill levels.
• Mammoth Lodging Collection Wide selection of rooms, cabins, condos, and luxury homes across The Village, Lakes Basin, and slopes areas. Targets visitors seeking accommodation during mountain vacations, with special Ikon Pass holder discounts.
• Season Passes (Ikon Pass) Annual ski and snowboard season pass offerings including access through the Ikon Pass network providing reciprocal access to 15+ Alterra Mountain Company partner resorts. Serves returning skiers and snowboarders seeking multi-resort season access.
• Woolly's Adventure Summit Basecamp for family-friendly adventure activities at the mountain including the Mountain Coaster and other kid-oriented attractions. Targets families visiting the resort.
• Rent it & Rock It Bike rental service for two-wheeled adventures at Mammoth Mountain, plus ski and snowboard equipment rentals. Targets visitors without their own equipment.
• On-Mountain Restaurants On-mountain dining options including Yodler Restaurant & Bar and McCoy's in The Village. Serves resort guests and visitors seeking food and beverage during their visit.
• Mammoth Gear Store Retail shopping for Mammoth-branded merchandise, gear, apparel, gifts, and souvenirs through on-mountain and in-village locations. Targets resort visitors and brand enthusiasts.
• Scenic Gondola Rides Scenic gondola ride offering panoramic views of the mountain and surrounding valley. Targets visitors seeking sightseeing experiences during summer and shoulder seasons.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Alterra Mountain CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlterra Mountain Company is the parent organization operating Mammoth Mountain Ski Area as part of the Ikon Pass network. The partnership provides reciprocal access to 15+ destination ski resorts worldwide and shared marketing, technology, and operational infrastructure.
• Ikon PassflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerIkon Pass is Alterra Mountain Company's flagship multi-resort season pass product. Mammoth Mountain participates in the Ikon Pass network, providing pass holders unlimited skiing/snowboarding access alongside 15+ partner destinations.
• Inyo National ForestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMammoth Mountain operates in partnership with Inyo National Forest on public lands. This partnership governs the resort's operating rights and environmental stewardship on federal forest land.
• Partner Resort Network (Arapahoe Basin, Deer Valley, Steamboat, Solitude, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor15+ ski resorts within the Alterra Mountain Company/Ikon Pass network including Arapahoe Basin, Blue Mountain, CMH Heli Skiing, Crystal, Deer Valley, June Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Snowshoe, Solitude, Steamboat, Stratton, Sugarbush, Tremblant, Winter Park, and Big Bear. Provides reciprocal pass holder access and joint marketing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Steamboat: Alterra/Ikon partner ski resort in Colorado operating a similar lift-served, lodging-integrated mountain resort model with multi-season activities. Comparable in product mix, scale, and Ikon Pass distribution.
• Arapahoe Basin: Alterra/Ikon partner ski resort in Colorado known for high-altitude skiing and a long season. Comparable Ikon Pass distribution model and lift-served ski product, though smaller and more ski-only than Mammoth.
• June Mountain: Sister Alterra/Ikon resort located near Mammoth Lakes, offering family-oriented lift-served skiing. Directly comparable in customer base, geography, and product offering to Mammoth's winter operations.
• Park City Mountain: Largest ski resort in the US, operated by Vail Resorts, with comparable integrated resort, lodging, and mountain-biking operations. Direct alternative destination for western-US skiers targeted by Mammoth.
• Palisades Tahoe: California-based integrated ski and mountain resort also owned by Alterra Mountain Company and participating in the Ikon Pass. Operates a comparable lift-served ski experience with multi-season mountain recreation, making it the closest sister asset and direct same-state competitor.
• Northstar California Resort: Vail Resorts–operated California ski resort with integrated lodging and mountain biking. Comparable California destination ski positioning and lift-served mountain biking product.
• Deer Valley: Alterra/Ikon partner ski resort in Utah offering lift-served skiing with a strong lodging and destination-resort model. Comparable premium destination-ski positioning and summer activity expansion profile.
• Heavenly Mountain Resort: Vail Resorts–operated Lake Tahoe ski resort offering lift-served skiing and summer activities. Comparable California/western US destination ski and summer recreation offering.

Broad incumbents

• Vail Resorts: Largest publicly traded North American ski-resort operator (Vail, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb, Heavenly, Northstar). Competes head-to-head for destination-skier spending and season-pass share through Epic Pass; broader portfolio but overlapping Ikon/Epic competitive dynamic.
• Alterra Mountain Company: Parent conglomerate operating Mammoth and 15+ Ikon Pass destinations. Provides a portfolio-level comparable for capital allocation, brand strategy, and the integrated multi-resort subscription model in which Mammoth participates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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