Mammoth - Where to stay - Jan 7th

[Huckwheat]

I have never skied Mammoth before.....only done BC trips down there.

The Missus and I have a 2 year anniversary next weekend (dating that is), and we were going to head down.

Any tips? Preferably without a two night minimum.

Also, any way to get a lift tix for under $70?

[LegoSkier]

Huckwheat,

We are actually going to be down there on the 6th and 7th also although I have no idea where we are going to be staying. Maybe some cheap motel in Bishop or maybe even camping down there. All I know is the skiing is going to be free (courtesy of DG's work gold pass).

[yogachik]

Huck, I don't know of any discounts for weekend tickets. There are many of us with season passes (MVP's) that have coupons for mid-week tix at $37/day and each coupon is good for up to 5 people for 5 days (non-weekend multi-day ticket). Ask around here, or on the Mammoth boards for those coupons (mine are already gone). Most of the 2 night minimum places include lift tix: http://www.visitmammoth.com/Packagesfr.html

As for where to stay - check out visitmammoth.com for ski/lift packages. There are lots of them.

[DJSapp]

www.motel6.com

The one in bishop is clean, cheap, and offers king size beds at no extra cost for the anniversary. Mammoth usually fills up early for weekends and costs a bit more.