Mammoth Lakes, CA

united states

Mammoth Lakes sits at nearly 8,000 feet in California's Eastern Sierra, accessible via US Highway 395 from Los Angeles (300 miles) or Reno. State Route 203 leads from the highway into town and up to Mammoth Mountain ski area. Winter driving requires chains, and EV charging is available but less efficient in cold weather. The resort operates North America's longest ski season, typically running lifts from November through the July 4th weekend.