Mammoth Lakes Winter Fitness Challenge

Take the 50+ Mile Challenge! Whether it be skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, running, biking, sledding, climbing, ice skating, etc. commit to completing 50 miles by the end of March.

How it works:

Pick your activity
Log your miles
Submit your mileage as you complete them or weekly by taking a pic of your log and emailing it to parksandrec@townofmammothlakes.ca.gov .
We will update our standings every Monday here and on Facebook (Mammoth Parks N Rec).

All submissions due March 31. Prizes awarded April 3.

Get more info and register here.

Mammoth Ice Rink

Come skate with us this winter! Public skate occurs daily in set session times. Space in these individual session times is limited, arrive early and don't forget your mask! More information and live schedule is available at www.MammothIceRink.com.

Public Ice Skating

Reserve you public skating time in advance. Get a full schedule and reserve your time at www.MammothIceRink.com.

MLTS - Sherwins Area Winter Trails Grooming Pilot Program

MLTS announced that they are grooming a basic network of multi-use winter trails in the Sherwins Area as of 2-16-21. You will find the start of the trails at the Sherwins Trailhead just beyond our Sherwins Winter Access/Egress sign where you can check your avalanche beacon and look over our map and safety information. The trails will be groomed several times a week as part of a pilot program with Inyo National Forest, using the same equipment that we use for the Shady Rest Winter Trails. The map below provides a basic reference. Have fun!

Additional Winter Trails

Additional groomed winter trails are available at Shady Rest Park and throughout the Inyo National Forest. A map of Shady Rest Park trails is available here and an expanded winter recreation map for Inyo Forest is available here.

Mono County Library: Free Journal for Teens

Know a teen (grades 9 - 12) in Mono County? Let them know that Mono County Libraries has FREE journal boxes for them to start writing, doodling and creating- -while supplies last. Available for pick-up at your local library starting Friday, February 5th.

MAC After School Programs

The After-School Art Clubs are available for students in the Mammoth Unified & Eastern Sierra school districts. The After-School Art Club is a weekly club with a rotation of learning in visual art, media arts, theatre, and dance. The program is open to children ages 5 – 17 and will provide students the opportunity to express themselves artistically in a safe and nurturing environment. Through our After-School Art Clubs, students in Mono County are exposed to art they may not receive in school. As often as possible, the arts and craft projects will include cultural components. Get more information and register here.

Mammoth Lakes Library Virtual Homework Zone

Volunteer high school students will work with K-8 students as Homework Coaches, using their own academic experience to help along their younger peers. Each VHZ is facilitated by the Youth Librarian, Miss Carissa, though Homework Coaches will work with individual students or small groups in zoom break-out rooms. In these distant times, one-on-one connections like this can make a big difference. Held weekly on Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Get more information and register here.

Mono County Virtual Peapod

Socialize with other families in Mono County online in English each Monday and Friday at 10:00 am with Mono Kids Virtual Peapods click here for the Zoom links and on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm on Facebook Live. Spanish Peapod meets virtually on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 1:30. More information is available here.

Mammoth Lakes Library Story Hour

Join Mammoth Lakes library for a virtual story hour Wednesdays at 10:30 am in English and in Spanish on the first and third Fridays of the month via the Mammoth Lakes Library Facebook Page. Mammoth Library also has a resource page to keep school aged children busy while learning from home.

HOOPLA

Watch movies, TV Shows, Audiobooks and more with your library card! Your Mono County Library Card now gives you up to four free checkouts per month from HOOPLA Digital. Click here for more info.

DSES Weekly Virtual Programming

Offering recorded programming on cycling, communication, adaptive workouts, backcountry guiding, story time, gardening and more! Get more info and take a dive into these fun resources today!

Community Service Solutions

Quarantine Kitchen

Check out Community Service Solutions Quarantine Kitchen Live on Facebook every Friday for some yummy and healthy recipe ideas. Fun for the whole family to follow along plus great ideas for staying healthy on a tight budget. More information is available here.

Fitness Fridays

Kids can join fitness Fridays for a free virtual fitness class. K-2 is held from 12:15-12:45pm and grades 3-5 is held from 1:00-1:30. Email Jenna (jmccarthycss@gmail.com) to register and get the zoom link.

Parks and Facilities Update

Our Parks crew is out blowing sidewalks for safe pedestrian travel but please be aware of white out conditions and icy conditions. We recommend you stay home until this storm cycle is over. Restrooms at Mammoth Creek Park and Trails End Park are closed due to the freezing temperatures. For a full update visit our parks and facilities status page here.

Mammoth Lakes Trail System

The Shady Rest Winter Trails have been groomed and are ready for your respectful winter play. Get an updated trail condition report here.

Sierra Classic Theatre: "The Mom Problem"

"The Mom Problem" is a new one act play written by local Allison McDonnell Page. This free production will stream on Zoom February 20 at 7pm. Register here.

Tamarack XC Skiing

With the recent snowfall Tamarack is experiencing some fantastic snow conditions as well as expanded terrain. Tamarack XC Ski Center is offering "pod" clinics for 4-7 people. Contact aceruti@mammothresorts.com for more info.

Skin Up Ski Tours

Private backcountry ski tours and weekend backcountry boot camps are available through Skin Up Ski Tours in Mammoth and Bishop. Get more information and book your backcountry adventure here.

ESAC's Virtual Backcountry Travel & Avalanche Education Series

Join ESAC for some free avalanche education on Wednesday, March 3 and Wednesday, April 7 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm via Zoom. Previous education series have been recorded and are available to view here.

Town Host Program Seeking Applicants

MLTPA and MLTS have created a Community Host program to ensure our visitors have a positive experience here in Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra. Hosts are tasked with providing standardized, accurate and current information, sharing their knowledge of the local geography, reporting maintenance issues to managers, and offering basic first aid supplies. A Host is expected to work primarily during times of peak visitation, typically on holidays and weekends. Both paid and volunteer opportunities available. Reach out to gretchenhaselbauer@mltpa.org to apply and join the growing team.

Mono County Status: Substantial

See a full breakdown of California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy and search Mono County to see business and activity sector status'. For information specific to Mono County visit the Mono County Covid-19 Response webpage. Pre-registration for the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for persons 16 years of age or older who are living or working in Mono County. Pre-register here.

Parks and Recreation Department

(760)965-3690 • MammothParksAndRec.com
ParkandRec@townofmammothlakes.ca.gov
Facebook: Mammoth Parks N Rec