About Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center
Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center is Mammoth Lakes' dedicated Nordic skiing and snowshoeing facility, situated on Twin Lakes Road amid the scenic lakes basin just minutes from the town center. Operated by Mammoth Mountain, the center maintains over 19 miles of groomed trails winding through lodgepole pine forests with views of the Sherwin Range and the Mammoth Crest.
The center offers cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals in one-day, two-day, three-day, and afternoon packages, covering both classic and skate-skiing setups. Private lessons provide one-on-one stride and skate technique instruction, while guided snowshoe tours and naturalist-led interpretive walks introduce visitors to the area's winter ecology. Trail day passes and season passes are available, and the center hosts clinics and racing events throughout the winter season.
Tamarack fills a niche that Mammoth's downhill-focused shops don't cover. For visitors seeking a quieter alternative to the busy mountain — or cross-training between alpine ski days — the center offers a peaceful escape with well-maintained trails, knowledgeable staff, and rental equipment that makes Nordic skiing accessible to complete beginners.
