Mammoth Montain / USA-California -  Continues to Improve Resort for 04/05 Season

Mammoth Mountain, CA - A new chairlift, a remodeled hotel and employee housing highlight Mammoth's summer improvements.  In an effort to enhance the experience for skiers and riders, Mammoth has dedicated over $95 million to improvements over the last five years.

Learning Area at Canyon Lodge

Mammoth is taking advantage of the warm summer months to upgrade Chair 17 from a three-person fixed grip chair to a high-speed quad.

"The Chair 17 project represents much more than replacing an old chair," said Pam Murphy, Senior Vice President at Mammoth Mountain.  "It's developing a terrific new beginner area in one of our most popular base areas, taking skiers to a great starting point on the mountain that was formerly not as easy to access.  Plus, the shorter ride time and easier loading and unloading mean that new skiers will have a better overall experience on the hill."

Remodel at the Mammoth Mountain Inn

This summer also marks the final stages of a multi-million dollar remodeling project at the Mammoth Mountain Inn.  Located at Mammoth Mountain's Main Lodge with ski-in/ski-out accommodations, Mammoth Mountain Inn's second-phase remodel will focus on upgrading guest rooms and condos in the both the West and East Annex buildings, which house 95 units, along with public areas, the Sierra Room and the Fireside Lounge.

The remodel will bring a more cozy and mountain-like craftsman feel to the Inn, with new carpet, wall coverings, beds with down comforters and pillows, new furniture and neutral colors.  Bathrooms and kitchens will receive new tile and granite countertops.  The final stage of the $4 million remodel is expected to be complete by opening day of the 04/05 winter season.

Employee Housing

Mammoth has also made a substantial investment in employee housing this summer by purchasing the Chutes Apartments, conveniently located near shuttle service on Minaret Road between Main Street and Meridian.  The new building has apartment style living, with single rooms attached to a common area, kitchen, and bathroom.  The purchase adds another 101 beds for seasonal employees, helping to relieve the winter season housing crunch.  Kitchens and common areas in the Snowgoose Inn will also be remodeled this summer.

Smaller-scale projects include but are not limited to improvements to snowmaking equipment, a new sound system for the Unbound Terrain Park and four new grooming snowcats.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is the leading four-season mountain resort in California. The company owns and operates Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, June Mountain, Tamarack Lodge and Resort, Mammoth Snowmobile Adventures, Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, Mammoth Mountain Inn and also operates Juniper Springs Properties, the Village at Mammoth, and Sierra Star Golf Club in Mammoth Lakes, California.