National Safety Awareness Week at Mammoth Mountain

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National Safety Awareness Week at Mammoth Mountain

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Safety Breakfast with Mammoth's Mountain Operations Team

Saturday, January 19 | 9am | Mountainside Conference Center at Main Lodge
Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast (while supplies last) and meet our Mountain Operations Leaders and Hill Safety Team. Learn about our new Keeping Mammoth Kids Safe campaign and other safety initiatives.  Team members will be available to chat about safety and answer your questions during the event.

 

Beacon Basin Transceiver Clinic

Saturday, January 19 & 26 | 9am | Beacon Basin
Join our Ski Patrol team for a free two hour transceiver clinic. Bring your own gear! The beacon park is located at the bottom of St Moritz (skiers right, near Jill's run).

 

Snowcat & Snowmobile Demonstration

Saturday & Sunday, January 19-20 & January 26-27 | 11am-3pm | Canyon Lodge
Sit in a Snowcat or hop on a Snowmobile and learn about the on-hill vehicles we use daily.

 

Sweep with Patol

Occurs daily | 4pm | Top of Facelift Express and High-Five Express (Chairs 3 & 5)
What's a sweep? It's our version of tucking Mammoth in and wishing her a goodnight. Take the last run of the day with members of our Patrol Team, as they "sweep" the Mountain to make sure no one is left behind, injured or lost. Learn about just one aspect of Ski Patrol's job!

 

Day in the Life of a Ski Patroller and Mountain Operations Tour

Sunday, January 20 | 8am | Main Lodge Patrol Room
Spend a day with the men and women in red!  Experience a day in the life of a Mammoth Ski Patroller and learn the different aspects of this exciting and challenging job. Explore the mountain through the eyes of ski patrol, check out the "gun station" where avalanche control is conducted after snow storms, learn about our weather methods and watch a demonstration with our avalanche dogs.


Space in this activity is limited, the first 15 guests to meet in the Main Lodge Patrol Room will be selected to participate.  Lift ticket/pass required.  Discounted lift tickets available to participants only.  Must be 18+ years old or have a parent present.

 

Safety Squad Question of the Day

Occurs daily | 8:30am-4pm | Mountain-wide
Find a member of our safety squad in the RED jackets, answer the safety question of the day correctly and win a prize!  Daily questions can be found in our Snow Report at MammothMountain.com.

 

Keep Your Noggin' Safe!

Purchase any helmet from our mountain Sport Shops (Main, Canyon and Eagle) January 19-27 and receive a 15% discount when you mention National Safety Awareness Week!  15% discount also available on Avalanche Control Product from K2.

 

NSAA Poster Contest

Enter the NSAA Safety Poster contest! Color your own poster during our Apres with Woolly activity nights or download your own HERE.  Entries can be dropped off at the Main Lodge Host Office.

 

Helmet Decorating

Saturday, January 19 & 26 | 11am-3pm | Canyon Lodge
Jazz up your helmet with fun stickers andcolorful tape before hitting the slopes!

 

Woolly's Parade – The Safety Week Edition

Saturday, January 19 & 26 | 4:30-5:30pm | The Village at Mammoth
After a day on the slopes join Woolly and his Ski and Snowboard School friends for music, dance, face-painting and a parade through The Village at Mammoth!  A must-attend kids event for all ages!

 

Après with Woolly: The Safety Week Edition

Saturday, January 19 & 26 | 4:30-5:30pm | Mammoth Mountain Hotel Properties
Join Woolly and a Hill Safety Team member for kid-friendly apres ski.  Learn about on-hill Safety and color your own poster to enter the National Ski Area Association contest.  Occurs at The Village Lodge (Grand Sierra), Mammoth Mountain Inn and Juniper Springs.  Ask the Front Desk where Apres with Woolly is that day.

 

Ski with Woolly & the Safety Team

Occurs daily | See schedule below | Schoolyard Express & Discovery Chair

Meet our furry friend Woolly and the red-clad Safety Team members at the top of Schoolyard Express or Discovery Chair and take a lap.

 

Ski with Woolly Schedule:
Saturday, January 19
•    11:30am - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Schoolyard Express (Chair 17).

•    2:30pm - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Discovery Chair (Chair 11).


Sunday, January 20
•    11:30am - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Schoolyard Express (Chair 17).
•    2:30pm - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Discovery Chair (Chair 11.

Monday, January 21

•    11:30am - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Schoolyard Express (Chair 17).
•    2:30pm - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Discovery Chair (Chair 11).

Tuesday, January 22
•    2:30pm - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Schoolyard Express (Chair 17).

Wednesday, January 23
•    2:30pm - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Discovery Chair (Chair 11).

Thursday, January 24
•    2:30pm - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Schoolyard Express (Chair 17). 
•    4pm – Sweep with Patrol, Top of Chairs 3 & 5

Friday, January 25
•    11:30am - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Schoolyard Express (Chair 17).
•    2:30pm - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Discovery Chair (Chair 11).

Saturday, January 26
•    11:30am - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Schoolyard Express (Chair 17).
•    2:30pm - Ski with Woolly & Safety Team - Meet at the top of Discovery Chair (Chair 11).



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