ROUTE PROGRESSION
The Mammoth Lakes Basin is home to a wide range
of trail difficulties. Follow this guide to progress
your way through our vast trail network.
EXPLORING THE LOWER BASIN – MODERATE 4.8KM
Get your legs working. From the Yurt, take Nancy’s
Promenade, turning right to cross the bridge to Twin
Lakes Loop. A clockwise loop brings you back across
the bridge. Continue straight before hanging a left up
Short But Sweet (SBS), then onto Ueli’s Allee for a
large loop around Vista (and Dome for an extra km),
before taking Ueli’s and SBS back to the Yurt.
THE MAIN CORRIDOR – MODERATE 7.4KM
Cover maximum ground in minimal time. Head out on the Teaching Lanes
up Twin Lakes Rd and take a right onto Lake Mary Rd. Ski out to the end of
Lake Mary Rd, before looping around to the right on Falls Tract and coasting
back down Lake Mary Rd and Twin Lakes Rd to return to the Ski Center.
A MISSION FOR SPEED – DIFFICULT 7.3KM
What goes up, must come down…quickly. Head to Lake Mary Rd via
the Teaching Lanes and Twin Lakes Rd. Take a left onto the Lake Mary
Loop Trail and left again to the top of the Coldwater Loop. As you
round the top of the Coldwater Loop trail, turn right onto Mineshaft
and prepare for the ride down. As you reach the bottom of Mineshaft,
keep right onto Lucky Strike. At the bottom of Lucky Strike, check
your speed and look for skiers before crossing Lake Mary Rd Hop on
Waarlis Wrath carefully crossing Twin Lakes Rd onto Bobby’s Blast. Ski
down through the cabins with a nal left to return to the Ski Center.
THE LONG HAUL – STRENUOUS 13.8KM
See how far your legs can take you. Take the Teaching Lanes to Twin Lakes
Rd. and then up Lake Mary Rd. Go left on Lake Mary Loop and then up
Coldwater Loop, skiing up to the top and back down. Continue left on Lake
Mary Loop, veering left onto Lake George and then right onto Horseshoe
Woods. Keep left initially before turning right onto Eastside, left onto
Lake Mary Rd and right onto Upper Sidewinder. Follow Upper, Middle
and Lower Sidewinder making your way to Waarlis Wrath and Bobby’s
Blast. Ski through the cabins and turn left to get back to the Ski Center.
TAMARACK
CROSS-COUNTRY
SKI CENTER
22/23 TRAIL MAP
TRAIL & SNOW REPORT
760.934.5293 x5
TAMARACK CROSS-COUNTRY SKI CENTER
163 Twin Lakes Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA
760.934.5293
LOCATION
Take Lake Mary Road to the winter
closure cut off and veer right just
past the bridge toward Tamarack
Lodge. The Ski Center is at the
far end of the parking lot.
FREE TAMARACK SHUTTLE
The Orange Line runs daily, 7:30AM–6:15PM, departing The Village on
the hour and 30 minutes past the hour, and leaving Tamarack Lodge
15 and 45 minutes past the hour. Shuttle schedule subject to change.
GET ON TRACK
Kick your winter up a notch and get in great shape
this season. Explore the Mammoth Lakes Basin on
cross-country skis or snowshoes for some scenic family
adventures or butt-kicking fun across 19+ miles
(30+km) of secluded, groomed, world-class trails.
Rentals, lessons, and season passes are
available from the Tamarack Cross-Country
Ski Center, located at Tamarack Lodge.
SEASON PASS
ADULT YA & SENIOR CHILD
REGULAR $399 $319 $50
Tamarack pass holders receive 3 Friends & Family tickets,
good for half-off a full-day trail pass any day of the season,
plus get 20% off retail at the Yurt all season long.
TRAIL DAY PASS
ADULT YA & SENIOR CHILD
FULL-DAY $39–49 $31–39 $10
AFTERNOON (12:30–4PM) $32– 41 $26–32 $10
TWILIGHT (2–4PM) $27–34 $21–27 $10
Prices based on regular, peak and holiday periods. Seniors, ages 80 and
up, receive a free trail pass with a valid photo ID including date of birth.
AGE GROUPS
CHILD 12 & Under
YOUNG ADULT (YA) 13–22
ADULT 23–64
SENIOR 65–79
XC SKI & SNOWSHOE RENTALS
Purchase a rental package that includes everything
you need for a day on the trails – including skis, boots,
and poles. Prices are based on regular, peak and
holiday periods and are subject to change.
PROUD TO BE A DESIGNATED ROSSIGNOL NORDIC CENTER.
XC SKI RENTALS
ADULT, YA & SENIOR CHILD
FULL-DAY SKI PACKAGE $39–49 $32– 41
2-DAY SKI PACKAGE $66–83 $54–70
3-DAY SKI PACKAGE $94 –118 $77–98
AFTERNOON SKI PACKAGE $32– 41 $27–34
ALL DAY SKIS $24–30 $17–23
AFTERNOON SKIS $18–22 $15–19
FULL-DAY BOOTS $15–25 $14–19
AFTERNOON BOOTS $14–18 $12–16
Ski rental packages include skis, boots, and poles. Single item rentals
are also available. Season-long rental memberships are available for
$299 in the Yurt. Pulka sleds to pull kids are available with full-day
rentals for $35–44. Rental rates increase during holiday periods.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
ADULT, YA & SENIOR CHILD
FULL-DAY PACKAGE $39–49 $32– 41
AFTERNOON PACKAGE $32– 41 $27–34
FULL-DAY POLE RENTAL $8 $8
SNOWSHOE BOOTS $15–25 $14–19
Snowshoe rental package includes snowshoes and
poles. Snow boots are also available.
TXC DEALS & SAVINGS
MILITARY DISCOUNTS
Active-duty military members and their family receive 25% off daily
trail passes by presenting their Military ID at the time of purchase.
IKON PASS HOLDERS SAVE 20%
Present your Ikon Pass at time of purchase
to save 20% on daily trail passes.
TWO-FER TUESDAYS
Two passes for the price of one! Every Tuesday, get two daily adult trail
passes to be used by two guests for the current day rate of a single pass.
No discounts on rentals. Not valid on December 20, 27, and January 3.
MAMMOTH LODGING COLLECTION GUESTS SAVE 20%
If you’re a guest at any one of our Lodging Collection
properties, present your room key at time of purchase to save
20% on daily trail passes, and ski or snowshoe rentals.
XC SKI LESSONS
Whether you’re new to Nordic skiing or you’re an experienced
skate skier, Tamarack Ski School will help push your skills to a new
level. Rentals and trail passes not included. Reservations required.
CLINICS & SEASON-LONG
TRAINING
Enjoy the benefits of consistent, season-long coaching
sessions this winter. A valid trail or season pass is
required for each weekly session for all programs below.
Clinic and workshop schedules are subject to change.
Call 760.934.5293 x6 for the current information.
KIDS GLIDERS PROGRAM Kindergarten–5th Grade • 9-Weeks, $139
A fun way for kids of any level to better their skills and enjoy the
sport through games, creative activities, treasure hunts and obstacle
courses. Introduce youngsters to the basics of cross-country skiing
with fun games and activities to build skill and endurance.
ADULT WORKSHOP PROGRAM 8-Weeks, $319
Enjoy the benets of consistent season-long coaching with
programs for all abilities designed to increase both skill and
enjoyment in classic (striding) and skating techniques. Sessions
are 2 hours on Tuesdays or Saturdays. Get introduced to the
program and see what it is all about on Jan 7 or 10 start dates.
LEARN TO SKATE SKI 4-Weeks, $219
Available for all ability levels, from beginner to advanced.
Sessions are 1.5 hours and start in January. Rentals
not included. Thursdays or Sundays at 9AM.
FITNESS PROGRAM 8-Weeks, $319
Similar to the ski workshops, these Wednesday sessions begin
January 4, and emphasize building strength and endurance,
while reinforcing stride and skate fundamentals.
LESSON WITH NANCY FIDDLER $150 / hour $115 / hour (additional guest)
PRIVATE LESSONS
With personalized instruction, our certied ski instructors will help you get
the most out of private stride or skate lessons. You’ll see improvements
whether you’re just starting out or need a tune-up to your technique.
GUIDED SNOWSHOE TOURS
SUNSET & FULL MOON SNOWSHOE TOURS
Venture out on snowshoes into the Lakes Basin to take in the pristine
golden hour views during a Sunset Tour, or see the moon-lit beauty
on an after-dark Full Moon excursion. Small groups depart the Ski
Center for a 1.5-hour guided tour through the old-growth forests
with our knowledgeable guides. Price of the tour includes snowshoe
rentals. Email TXCTours@MammothResorts.com to book.
NATURALIST TOUR
Join a U.S. Forest Service volunteer naturalist on a snowshoe tour to
learn about the trees, plants, animals and geology in the Lakes Basin.
Tours are offered Friday–Sunday and holidays, from mid-December to
mid-April. There is no cost to participate; however, equipment is not
included. Rentals are available at the Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center.
Schedules are subject to change. Call 760.934.5293
x6 for reservations and current lesson offerings.
Map not drawn to scale.
MERIDIAN
MINARET
MERIDIAN
OLD MAMMOTH
MAIN STREET
LAKE MARY
ORANGE LINE BUS
PRIVATE LESSON $99–125 / hour $61 / hour (additional guest)
LESSON 3-PACK $249 LESSON 5-PACK $399
For an elite experience, take a private lesson with two-time
Olympian Nancy Fiddler to get you striding or skating like never
before. Reservations required for all lessons, email
TXCLessons@MammothResorts.com.
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TAMARACK XC CENTER
TAMARACK LODGE • THE LAKEFRONT RESTAURANT
8,606ft. • 2,621m
POKONOBE LODGE
GROOMED TRAILS
REQUIRE A VISIBLE,
VALID TRAIL PASS
TRAIL USAGE
All groomed ski trails on the map are open to Nordic skiing
every day from 8:30AM– 4PM. Using the groomed ski trail
requires a visible, valid Tamarack Trail Pass or Season Pass,
available for purchase at the Ski Center. Ski trails are easily
identiable, as they are groomed and marked with signage.
Ski trails consist of the entire groomed area with a set of ski
tracks bordering the at skating lane (see photo above).
PUBLIC ACCESS CORRIDOR
This corridor offers access from the lower Lake Mary Road
gate up to Horseshoe Lake. Hiking, skiing, splitboarding,
snowshoeing, and leashed dogs (6 ft. leash, max) are allowed.
A Tamarack Trail Pass or Season Pass is required to ski on the
at, skating lane and groomed ski tracks within the corridor.
Bikes are not allowed on the Lakes Basin trails
from November 1 through April 16.
Remember, it is your responsibility to pick up after your dogs.
TAMARACK
RESPONSIBILITY CODE
Cross-country skiing is an action sport carrying signicant risk
of personal injury and/or fatality. Common sense and awareness
can reduce your risks. For the safety of yourself and others,
please observe these guidelines (this is a partial list):
1. Ski under control to avoid hazards and other skiers.
2. Yield to other skiers when entering a trail
or starting downhill.
3. Avoid stopping in the middle of hills and
obstructing trails or intersections.
4. Skiers coming downhill have the right-of-way.
Pass oncoming skiers on the right side.
5. Observe all posted signs, and stay off closed trails and
out of closed areas.
6. Please don’t step in the track without skis on. Be sure to
ll in sitzmarks.
7. Be prepared. Carry a small pack for drinking water, extra
food, clothing, and a map. Cellular service is limited and
phone batteries may die more quickly in cold weather.
8. Walking, snowshoeing, snowmobiles, and dogs
are not permitted on the groomed ski trails.
9. Snowshoers yield to skiers at trail intersections.
BE AWARE
Grooming machines may be on trails at any time. Both natural and
man-made obstacles or hazards may exist at any time. Lakes and
streams are subject to unstable ice and snow. Ski Patrol is not always
available. Groomed ski trails can be affected by weather conditions
and skier use. Some trails may not be open during or immediately
following adverse weather. Trail passes are non-refundable, so be
sure to check the weather and conditions before purchasing.
REQUIRES TRAIL PASS
PUBLIC ACCESS
CORRIDOR – FREE
GO ONLINE OR ON THE MAMMOTH APP TO LEARN
MORE ABOUT THE CONDITIONS & TRAIL STATUS
AT TAMARACK CROSS-COUNTRY SKI CENTER
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Slightly Difcult
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Public Access Corridor
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Ski Trails
Snowshoe & Public Access
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Restrooms
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