Immersed in the Sierra
Give your next vacation a return to authenticity in our exclusive cabins on the shores of Twin Lakes, where active travelers have escaped for nearly a century to Mammoth's premier lakeside resort.
Awards:
"Top 10 Lakeside Retreats" – Yahoo Travel
"Top 10 Lakeside Resort" – Sunset Magazine
One of Conde Nast Traveler's Top 50 Ski Resort properties
Exclusive lake cabins
Shroud yourself and loved ones in the timeless luxury of the California mountain lifestyle. Tamarack balances rustic charm and modern elegance to ensure that every minute - indoors and out - counts. Do you dream of hooking world-famous Alpers trout in our glassy alpine lake? Want to see the backcountry on cross-country skis straight from your front door? Experience the splendor of autumn? Our one-of-a-kind location on the edge of Mammoth is one of the last developed areas before paved roads give way to pure wilderness. Spend an evening at the renowned Lakefront Restaurant. Cozy up by a flickering fire. Enjoy a warm day on your log cabin deck. Experience the immersed world of Tamarack.
At a glance:
- Lakeshore setting in Mammoth Lakes Basin
- Direct access to the Lakes Basin Bike Trail (May - November)
- Located within the network of cross country ski trails (December - April)
- Official California Historically Registered Site
- The first LEED (eco-conscious) cabin in Mammoth Lakes
Kick and Glide In the Beautiful Lakes Basin
Escape to the serene tree-lined trails of Mammoth's scenic Lakes Basin for an unforgettable winter experience. Nineteen plus miles of freshly groomed skating, classic and snowshoe trails await cross-country skiers and snowshoers of all abilities. In the tranquility of the backcountry, only the sound of winter birds and your own locomotion fills your ears as the bustle of town dissolves. Experience the Sierra in a way few others do: come play in the woods.
Lakes Basin Tour
A GUIDED TOUR OF THE UPPER LAKES BASIN!
Grab a seat in the snowmobile-led sleigh that will deliver you to Upper Basin, where your personal guide will give you a tour around the lakes. Once there, you can enjoy a lesson and tour. Afterward, you can ski back down to Tamarack Lodge on your own or you can catch a ride on the Sherpa. Includes lesson, rentals, and trail pass.
2013/14 Full Moon Tours
Join a naturalist-guided tour on cross country skis or snowshoes during winter full moons.
The tour includes equipment, guide for the evening, trail access, a hot (non-alcoholic) beverage and dessert by the Lodge fireplace. Alcoholic beverages are available at the bar.
$55 per person.
Reservations are required and space is limited.
Dates Available: December 15-17, January 13-15, February 12-15, and March 14-16. Snowshoe tours available for all dates, cross country ski tours available only Dec. 16, Jan. 14, Feb. 13 and 14, and March 15.
Please call 760-934-2442, ext. 8, for more info and reservations for this popular and unique event.
Naturalist Tours
Learn more about your surroundings in the Eastern Sierra. Complimentary cross-country tours are held on Fridays and Saturdays as well as holiday Sundays and snowshoe tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. December through April. Both begin at 11am and meet at the Ski Center. Extreme weather may cancel. Rentals not included. More info: 760-934-2442, ext. 8.
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