Winter Family Fun

Kids 4 & Under Ski Free

Youngsters get complimentary access to Mammoth's slopes all season long. All little skiers/riders need a valid ticket to load the chairlifts and gondola, so visit a ticket window to get a free single or multi-day ticket.

TICKETS FOR THE FAMILY

Group Lesson for Ages 3–12

Group lessons are a great way for kids of all ages and abilities to develop skills on the hill for a lifetime of fun on the slopes. Partial or full-day ski and snowboard lessons are available to age groups 3–4, 5–7 and 8–12.

LEARN TO SKI/RIDE

Adventure and Fun Zones

There’s lots of fun to be found around each of our base lodges. Check out the Adventure Zones that are hidden in the woods, and you might just catch Woolly, Huck or Goldie cruising down beside you. Or to build more confidence on freestyle terrain, head for the nearest Fun Zone – an enhanced-learning area featuring gentle rollers and small spines that are perfect for beginners of all ages.

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Child Care

Whether it’s a day on the slopes, a little après time with your spouse or an evening out on the town, you will have peace of mind knowing that your little ones are receiving excellent, quality care. Lesson + Child Care packages are also available to 3–4 year olds, which is the best way to get your little ones started on the slopes.

BIG TIME FUN

Woolly's Saturday Parade

Join Woolly and his friends from our Ski & Snowboard School for music, face-painting, dance party and parade through The Village Plaza. A must-attend FREE kids event for all ages.

TIME TO PARTY

Woolly's Tube Park & Snow Play

Kids and kids at heart will love zooming down the lanes in a high-speed snow tube. Even the littlest ones can join in all the fun in the snow play area.

LET'S GO TUBING

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Explore the Mammoth Lakes Basin on cross-country skis or snowshoes for some scenic family adventures across 19+ miles (30+ kilometers) of secluded, groomed world-class trails. Kids 12 and under can get a full-day cross-country ski ticket for just $5.

GET ON TRACK

Scenic Gondola Rides

Take a scenic ride up Mammoth Mountain on the Panorama Gondola to explore all the fun at 11,053 ft. Up to 2 kids (ages 12 and under) ride free with each paying adult. Free tickets can be obtained from any ticket window.

FUN AT 11,053'

Eleven53 Interpretive Center

Learn about the Sierra and surrounding regions with fun interactive exhibits for all ages and a full time docent to answer your questions and teach you even more. Admission is free with a Scenic Gondola Ride ticket, lift ticket, or Ikon Pass.

Exhibits include:

Volcanic History
Geology & Geography
Weather Patterns
Cultural Heritage
Natural History

Eleven53 Café

Enjoy lunch with a view. Offering Asian noodle bowls, Indian-spiced wraps, kid favorites and snacks at the top of Mammoth Mountain.

Eleven53 Interpretive Center & Café

Family-Friendly Dining Locations

With kids menus, Woolly coloring books and fun surprises, each of our off-hill eateries is a great place to refuel your little Mammoth adventures that the whole family will enjoy too.

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Activities for the Whole Family