When does Mammoth open for the 2026-27 season?
Mammoth Mountain plans to open for the 2026-27 season on Friday, November 13, 2026, with lifts starting at 8:30 a.m. That makes it the first major California resort on the calendar this year. The date still depends on weather, so check the ROVE Mammoth page the day before you leave.
Opening day schedule
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Free coffee and cocoa; the first 100 people in line get a 26/27 beanie |
| 8:30 a.m. | First chair and banner breakthrough at the bottom of Broadway Express |
| 11:00 a.m. | Season toast on the Tusks sundeck |
Source: Mammoth Mountain opening day page, checked November 1, 2026.
Other dates worth saving
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5 to 11, 2026 | Kids Ski Free Week for ages 12 and under | Mammoth 2026-27 press release |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Night of Lights fireworks at Canyon Lodge | Same |
| Dec 19, 2026 | June Mountain opens, about 20 minutes north of Mammoth | Same |
How Mammoth compares with other California openers
| Resort | Target opening | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Mountain | Nov 13 | Resort site |
| Heavenly and Northstar | Nov 20 | Vail Resorts press kit |
| Palisades Tahoe | Nov 25 | Resort site |
All are target dates as of November 1, 2026.
What to check before you go
Early season usually means a handful of lifts and mostly machine-made snow. Look at three things: the 15-day snowfall forecast, today's lift and trail status, and road conditions on US 395. You can see all three on the ROVE Mammoth page.
FAQ
- When is Mammoth's opening day for 2026-27?
- Mammoth plans to open on Friday, November 13, 2026, with lifts starting at 8:30 a.m., weather and conditions permitting.
- When does June Mountain open?
- Mammoth's 2026-27 press release lists December 19, 2026.
- How much terrain will be open on opening day?
- Mammoth has not published the opening day lift and trail list yet. Check the resort's daily report the morning you go.
- Is there a deal for kids?
- Kids Ski Free Week runs December 5 to 11, 2026. Kids 12 and under can get a free lift ticket each day under the resort's terms.
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