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Programs and Tours

Top of the Sierra Interpretive Center

Mammoth Mountain's newest attraction opened on March 17, 2007. This $1.5 million educational exhibit features five interactive displays about local geology, volcanic history and cultural heritage. Over six years of research and planning went into this project, the first of its kind at 11,053 feet. Content was developed by a coalition of community members, representatives from the US Geological Survey, US Forest Service, Paiute Tribal Council and local environmental organizations. Visitors ride the scenic Panorama Gondola to the summit of Mammoth Mountain, where the Center is housed. Learn more.

Tours on Mammoth Mountain

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Learn more about Mammoth's natural surroundings in the Eastern Sierra on your skis or snowboard. December through April.

  • Mammoth Mountain: 1.5 hour tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Meet at the bottom of Stump Alley Express.
  • Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center: Noon, Friday, Saturday and holiday Sundays. Meet at the Ski Center.

For more information please call 760.924.5500. Extreme weather may cancel tour.

Explore Mammoth Tours

Explore Mammoth Tours are complimentary 2.5 hour tours given daily during the winter season. They are led by a Mountain Host who will guide you around Mammoth's incredible terrain. Meet at Canyon and Main Lodge supersigns at 10:15am.

Ongoing Environmental Programs

Be a Winter Naturalist Guide

Join the US Forest Service and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area as a volunteer naturalist guide. Lead downhill ski, cross-country ski and snowshoe naturalist tours. Training required. Lift ticket vouchers are earned for each day worked, with the possibility of earning a season pass. Please email for more information.

Biodiesel Program

In the 2004/05 season MMSA began running our diesel fleet on B10 Biodiesel (a blend of 10% vegetable oil) to reduce air emissions and help develop alternative fuel markets. For more information contact 760.934.0773.

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Educating our staff demonstrates our commitment to the core value of Environment, increases employees' knowledge of relevant environmental subjects and increases awareness and participation in ongoing environmental programs.

Questions and comments are always welcome.
Email Environmental Programs Department.

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