Find Four Seasons of Fun at Outbound Mammoth in California's Eastern Sierras
Find Four Seasons of Fun at Outbound Mammoth in California's Eastern Sierras
A New Jewel in Nook's Collection of Boutique Outdoor Hotels
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The mountains are calling, and I must go.
- John Muir
Dear Postcard Travellers,
The mountains of California are calling. Let’s go to Outbound Mammoth! This unique new property in Nook’s carefully curated collection of boutique outdoor hotels is your home base for wilderness adventures in California’s Eastern Sierras.
In summer, you can hike, bike, climb, fish, horseback ride, picnic, paddle the lakes and groove to the tunes at popular summer music festivals.
Winter activities are just as exhilarating. Mammoth hosts one of California’s top ski areas, Mammoth Mountain. Carve up the slopes, sign up for snowmobiling and dogsledding adventures, then end your day with a relaxing soak in steamy natural hot springs.
Fall brings the fiery colours of the changing leaves, and spring erupts in fields of colourful wildflowers.
Yes, the mountains are calling — in every season. So pack your bags and answer the call with Outbound Mammoth.
K. Hastings
Editor-in-Chief, Postcard Travel Club
Explore Outbound Mammoth
Welcome to Outbound Mammoth, your all-season alpine retreat near California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. This exciting new addition to the Nook portfolio offers cosy guest rooms, cabins, chalets and villas surrounded by stunning mountain wilderness.
Discover epic landscapes with craters, hot springs, alpine lakes and the towering Mammoth Mountain — a winter wonderland for skiers and snowboarders.
After a day of mountain adventures, fill up on Cali comfort food, sip wines in the lobby bar and mingle with other guests around a crackling fire. You can also relax in the outdoor pool or hot tub and unwind in the steam room and sauna.
Dog lovers, take note: Outbound Mammoth is pup-friendly, so bring your furbabies on all your mountain adventures.
Unique Activities
Hit the Hiking Trails
Nestled within two million acres of Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Lakes is a hiker’s dream. Hit the trails in the pristine John Muir and Ansel Adams Wilderness Areas, discovering new wonders at every turn.
Stroll scenic trails to find perfect picnic spots by shimmering lakes or towering peaks. Explore wildflower fields and granite summits in Mammoth Lakes Basin and Red Meadow. Every trail offers breathtaking vistas.
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars, so you can spot some of the region’s 300 bird species. And if you want to explore further afield, the epic trails of Yosemite National Park are only an hour away.
Paddle the Pristine Lakes
It’s called Mammoth Lakes for good reason. Crystalline waterways and pine-fringed lakes punctuate this mountainous region, inviting water lovers to pick up their paddles and explore Mammoth from a different perspective.
Whether you love kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddleboarding, you’ll find the perfect spot to take to the water. Glide across the serene waters of Mono Lake, Grant Lake and the majestic Crowley Lake, surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Mammoth's lakes also teem with fish. If you’re an avid angler, you can cast a line for rainbow, brown and brook trout.
Lodging
Cuddle Up in Comfort
Outbound Mammoth offers a range of accommodations to suit every type of traveller, from couples to families and large groups. Enjoy stunning mountain views, cosy living spaces and the perfect home base for your Mammoth Lakes adventures.
Embrace nature in the One Bedroom Studio Cabin, a cosy tiny home with a living room, kitchen and king-size bed. Enjoy stargazing from your private deck near the fire pits.
For larger groups, the Two Bedroom Chalet sleeps six, featuring two king bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a lofted double room and two fireplaces.
Families will love the Two Bedroom Villa Apartment with its well-equipped kitchen, twin bunk beds and a king room with a private deck. For a more intimate stay, choose the Deluxe Rooms in the main lodge, with feather-soft beds.
The Fireplace Suite will warm you up on a crisp night, with a gas fireplace, deep tubs, and heated floors, and the Six-Bedroom Chalet accommodates 14, featuring rustic charm, wood-burning fireplaces and a historic piano.
Dining
Enjoy Cali Comfort Food with New Friends
Indulge in a California twist on BBQ comfort food at Bar Sierra. Savour local beers on tap and challenge your friends to free old-fashioned video games like Pac-Man in the arcade room. Bar Sierra offers indoor and outdoor seating, a private dining room and a walk-up window for poolside guests.
For a pre- or post-dinner drink, visit the Lobby Wine Bar. Here you can sip a curated selection of wines by Outbound Mammoth’s Advanced Sommelier, Chip Ermish, and enjoy charcuterie and “Friday Night Flights” of champagne by the fire.
For a taste of Paris, try authentic sweet and savoury crêpes from Cafe Crepe, prepared fresh by the French owner at the on-site food truck.
Discover More Immersive Experiences with Outbound Mammoth
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