Avalanche Incident

Updated: December 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM

INCIDENT STATEMENT: At approximately 7:30AM (prior to Ski Area operations) on Friday, December 26, Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol was performing avalanche mitigation work when an avalanche occurred on Lincoln Mountain. Two Patrollers were caught in the slide and were immediately transported to Mammoth Hospital. One patroller sustained serious injuries and is being transported out of the area for further care, the second patroller is being evaluated with possible broken bones.

Mammoth Mountain received over five feet of snow since December 23, 2025. The Ski Area will be closed for the remainder of the day.