Mammoth Lakes: The Outpost

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Tucked into the eastern Sierra Nevada, The Outpost at Mammoth Mountain is a place whose character is shaped by high-elevation volcanic slopes and conifer forest. Mammoth Mountain is a lava-dome complex near the Long Valley Caldera in Mono County, close to Mammoth Lakes. The resort opened in 1955 and developed into one of California’s major ski areas, with lifts and runs spread across the mountain rather than arranged around a traditional town centre. The Outpost forms part of this mountain infrastructure, where open ski corridors cut through pine woodland. The eastern Sierra’s rugged crest and volcanic basins give the wider area its distinctly alpine setting.

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Tucked along the eastern flank of the Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Lakes is a place whose character is shaped by high-altitude volcanic terrain and deep winter snow. Mammoth Mountain rises immediately southwest of town, while the Mammoth Lakes Basin holds a chain of alpine waters including Lake Mary, Lake Mamie and Twin Lakes. The area sits close to the Long Valley Caldera, one of California’s most prominent volcanic landscapes. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, operating since 1953, has made the town a major base for skiing and snowboarding as well as summer hiking, cycling and fishing. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra.

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