Tucked away in the middle of the Eastern Sierra is one of the most legendary playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts: the town of Mammoth Lakes, home of Mammoth Mountain. With a summit of 11,053 feet, Mammoth Mountain is known for getting some of the best snow in California—and lots of it. This majestic mountain destination serves up a mammoth-sized variety of winter activities that include skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowmobiling, scenic gondola rides and Sno-Cat tours. There’s adventure here that will satisfy every age and every level of expertise.
Our family’s journey to the mountain was easier than ever before because Advanced Airlines started offering direct flights from Burbank to Mammoth Yosemite Airport. Advanced Airlines is a public charter flight service, so we got to board our flight to Mammoth Lakes without having to deal with TSA and the possibility of last-minute commercial flight cancellations. And we arrived in record time—approximately one hour door to door. It was almost like having our own private jet….