Logistics Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
the view top of famous cornice bowl ski run, @ summit of mountain.
mammoth mountain located in california s eastern sierra approximately 100 mi (160 km) south of nevada state line , 50 minutes eastern gate of yosemite national park. while ski area located in northern california, frequented skiers , snowboarders southern california. although five-hour drive los angeles via u.s. 395, closer southern california winter sports enthusiasts lake tahoe area resorts, more accessible san francisco bay area. mammoth mountain more popular destination southern california ski resorts in san bernardino , san gabriel mountains, because of these areas heavy reliance on snowmaking, coupled lighter winter precipitation , notably shorter seasons. although mammoth physically closer san francisco , central valley cities los angeles, mountain passes along sierra crest closed after first major snowfall, , lack of trans-sierra travel route creates unusually long drive mammoth bay area , of northern california. example: during summer, distance fresno mammoth lakes 189 miles (304 km), while in winter doubles 366 miles (589 km).
u.s. forest service team using 106 mm (4.2 in) recoilless rifle avalanche control @ mammoth mountain; minarets in background.
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