Mammoth Lakes, CA – With more than a foot of snow in the past 24 hours and the storm continuing unabated, Mammoth Mountain is gearing up for a ski and snowboard season that will open on Thursday, Nov. 8, and once again, it will be a festive affair.

Mammoth Mountain’s Opening Weekend promises live performances by breaking indie act Blondfire and Mammoth sponsored artist LA Riots. On the mountain, skiers and riders will enjoy the California resort’s terrain as it launches for winter 2012-13. Off the mountain, a slew of parties and events–from live music and film premieres to theme parties and DJ sets–will be designed to keep visitors entertained and energized.

Schedule of Events

Thursday November 8

First Day of Skiing and Snowboarding!

• 8:30 a.m. First chair of the 2012-2013 season
• 11:00 a.m. Opening Day Champagne Toast on the Main Lodge Sundeck
• 11:30 a.m. Live Music by Eastside Five on the Main Lodge Sundeck
• 7:00 p.m. Standard Films presents 2112 – Movie Premiere in The Village at Mammoth
• 8:00 p.m. Volcom VIP Reception at Sushi Rei

Friday November 9

• 10:00 a.m. DJ Matty Mo in Main Park Gondola
• 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fashion Open House at McCoy Sports w/ DJ Slipmatt
• 5:00 p.m. Spring Break Snowboard Project by Corey Smith Pop- Up Art Show at the Grand Sierra Lodge in The Village at Mammoth
• 7:00 p.m. Oakley presents Horgasm, Torstein Horgmo Documentary – Movie Premiere in The Village at Mammoth
• 9:00 p.m. Vestal and Oakley presents Winterfest 2012 featuring Blondfire and LA Riots at Eagle Lodge–transformed into the set of a Hot Tub Machine with an 80’s theme

Saturday November 10

• 10:00 a.m. DJ Matty Mo in Main Park Gondola
• Noon New feature unveiling in Main Park
• 12:30 p.m. Outride by Mophie Insta-Jam Pop-Up Rail Contest
• 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fashion Open House at Quiksilver with DJ Slipmatt
• 7:00 p.m. Burton presents 13 – Movie Premiere in The Village at Mammoth
• 9:00 p.m. Vestal presents “Carnivale” featuring Sex Panther and The RZA, plus Unbound Magazine Vol. 3 Unveiling at Canyon Lodge–transformed into a turn of the century carnival setting crossed with the 4^th of July in what officials are promising will be Mammoth Mountain’s biggest opening weekend party ever

Tickets are now available for Winterfest 2012 ($10) and Carnivale ($15 advance / $20 day of show) and both are for guests 21 and over only. Call (800) MAMMOTH to purchase.  Discounted lift tickets are available in advance by visiting MY Mammoth.