The snow has not let up in the last 24 hours. So far we have received 15″ of new snowfall. We are still diligently working to get the Super Duper Pipe open by Sunday, given all the new snow that keeps accumulating. Since it has been snowing so much, it has been impossible to make any new additions to the parks. The Adventure zones, on the other hand, are so fun during powder days, so go experience Twilight Zone, Woolly’s Woods, Alligator Pit or Voodoo Chute. Wind your way around in the trees and enjoy the little jibs and natural jumps that these zones have to offer.
Next weekend will start the third and final stop of the Dew Tour at Northstar at Tahoe. There will be many local athletes competing in this contest so if you can make it to Tahoe please go cheer them on.
On a more local note, next Saturday, for the second year in a row, Mammoth Mountain will be hosting the Nikita Chickita. This is an all female competition that is geared towards promoting amateur girls snowboarding. Any girl that wants to show her stuff, can sign up for this event.
On Sunday we will be hosting a USASA slopestyle competition in South Park.

Nikita Info

Danny, our Half-Pipe Master, is getting ready to wench cut our first half pipe of the season. After weeks of hard work and many helpful hands assisting the process of pushing snow into place, it is almost complete. Saturday will be the day to show off your half pipe skills. There have been many rumors about our half pipe this year. To clear them up, we did many hours of dirt work in order to make a “level playing field.” This facilitates the building of our pipe. The entire pipe has been built above ground. The pipe is located in the same place as the Super Pipe and since it is going to have 22′ walls, there is not going to be another pipe built as of now. The run that normally is reserved for the Super Duper Pipe is going to be utilized in many different ways this year. Our team is busy coming up with new innovative ideas.
Thanks to mother nature bringing us close to three feet of new snow, we have begun to push snow around in South Park. Chris, TJ, and Pete are out there right now creating features that will be ready by Saturday as well.
Saturday will be the day that the entire team joins the force. Look for the guys in Dragon goggles, Quicksilver Black jackets and Quicksilver neon blue pants. Any questions about the park, just ride up and ask. We are here for you.

I’ll get some more details your way soon! Ciao for now.

Saturday, April 19, 2008
8:30am-12:00Pm: On Hill Registration
9:00am: Mountain Opens
9:30am-12:30pm: Slopestyle Practice
11:00am-4:00pm: Barbecue on Hill/ Located next to Grenade Tent
1:00pm-2:00pm: Slopestyle Jam Session
2:10pm-3:00pm: Zumiez Meat Helicopter, & Boned Age Best Bone
3:00pm-4:00pm: Bull Rider
5:30pm: Last Ride Back to Mammoth Lakes
9:00pm-2:30am: Grenade After Party and Awards @ Whiskey Creek

Sunday, April 20, 2008

9:00am-11:00am: On Hill Registration
9:00am: Mountain Opens
9:30am-Close: Open Pipe Session
11:00-4:00pm Barbecue on Hill/ Located next to Grenade Tent
12:00pm: Live Performance by THC
12:01pm-1:30pm: Pro Pipe Jam
1:30pm: Live Performance by Deathpact
2:30pm: Live Performance by Valdur
4:30pm: Chinese Eyed Downhill
5:30pm Last Ride Back to Mammoth Lakes
8:00pm-??? VIP Grenade Closing Party….It’s a secret

Safe Ride Bus Schedule:
Located at Mammoth Park & Ride across the street from Rite Aid on Sierra Park Rd.

4/19/2008:
9:00am: First Bus to June Mountain
10:00am: Second Bus to June Mountain
4:30pm: First Bus back to Mammoth Lakes
5:30pm: Last Bus back to Mammoth Lakes

4/20/2008:
9:00am: First Bus to June Mountain
10:00am: Second Bus to June Mountain
4:30pm: First Bus back to Mammoth Lakes
5:30pm: Second Bus Back to Mammoth Lakes

This saturday, december 8th, the Volcom crew will be up here, holding one of the best contests that we hold during the season. Who could pass up free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches?

registration will be 8am to 9am in Roma’s room of Main lodge.

More info: CLICK HERE

Start and end Thursday, November 8 with Special Blend and Snowboard magazine at Mammoth Mountain. They’ll be giving away gear at Broadway Express and you’ll see them again at last call at Lakanuki. Details.