One of the ways I get motivated for the season is by following World Cup racing. Since two of the best skiers in the world right now are Americans, that makes it even better. Take a look at this video of racers at the Hahnenkamm, considered the world’s most dangerous downhill.

 

 

Here we go, another ski season is ready to start! Opening day is this coming Thursday, November 10. We had some good storms roll through at the end of October and cold temps for snowmaking and I’ve heard that the upper mountain looks great for opening weekend. The word I got is Mammoth will open with Broadway Chair and Lower, Upper Gondola and maybe Chair 3. Cornice, Climax and Dropout Chutes have been reported as very skiable. Lower down, Broadway will be open. All the usual opening day festivities, $50 lift tickets, beer toast and live music on the sun deck, so come make some turns at the only  ski area open West of Colorado. 

 

If you’re looking to improve your skiing this season, meet and ski with a new, fun group of people, the Rokka Ski Camp is happening at Mammoth January 6-8, 2017. The camp is open to skiers and boarders, intermediate and above and consists of 3 five hour sessions of free skiing instruction and/or race coaching and video analysis. Happy hour each afternoon. Four to seven students per class. For questions and more info contact Laura Priess at 818 800-3166 or Rokkaracers@aol.com

 

Here’s a short video on some of the work that goes into getting the mountain ready every season.

 

 

See you on the hill, Chris