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We are very pleased that you have chosen to visit Mammoth Lakes, California. It will be our pleasure to serve you and make your stay in Mammoth most enjoyable.
With this in mind, this directory has been prepared to help acquaint you with our condominiums, and hopefully answer some of the questions you may have during your stay with us. Our office is open seven days a week and our friendly staff is eager to help should you need any assistance. Please Note: The Office is closed on Christmas and New Years Day.
Each condominium is individually owned and furnished. Please assist us in taking care of their property.
Thank you for staying with us. Enjoy your visit, and if we can make your stay more enjoyable in any way, please let us know.
Sincerely,
The Staff and Management of Mammoth Creek Vacation Rentals
ABOUT YOUR CONDOMINIUM
Heating
Fireplaces should be used instead of or in addition to electric heat. Alternate heating is electric baseboard or electric ceiling, controlled by individual room thermostats. Upon leaving the unit for an extended period of time, please turn down all thermostats to 60 to conserve energy. During cold temperatures, please do not turn off the heat completely as this could result in frozen pipes and extensive damage. Please avoid pushing furniture or other items within six inches of baseboard heaters as this may create a fire hazard.
Lock Your Door
The management and owners are not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please keep your doors locked when you leave the unit.
Trash
Excess trash may be disposed of in the trash dumpsters located in each of our three parking lots. Please refer to the complex map given to you upon check-in. Please don’t leave any trash on the deck or balcony.
Barbecue Grills
Charcoal-burning barbecues are NOT permitted on decks. A gas grill barbecue is provided for your use in the pool area during the summer months only.
Damage
Your condominium was inspected by our housekeeping staff prior to your arrival. Any breakage or property incurred in a rental unit beyond normal wear and tear will be replaced or repaired at the expense of the registered guest in the unit at the time of the damage.
Emergencies
Should any problems occur in your condominiums, which require immediate attention, please contact our office at 934-8634. If you have a medical, police, or fire emergency, please dial 911.
Fire Safety
For your safety, each unit is equipped with a fire extinguisher and several smoke alarms. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with their location.
ABOUT YOUR CONDOMINIUM
Fireplaces
Firewood is located on the balcony outside the sliding glass door, or in some units outside the front door under the stairwell. The office has matches and fire starter for sale to assist you in starting a fire.
Do Not Remove Ashes From Your Fireplace or Wood Burning Stove. The housekeeping staff is responsible for the safe removal of ashes.
Office Hours
Our Office is available for you seven days a week from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Closed between 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. We are closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
GUEST SERVICES
Keys
You are issued 2 room keys upon check-in. You are responsible for returning each key to the office at check-out. In the event keys are lost, there will be a $25.00 per key charge.
Housekeeping
All our condominiums receive housekeeping services and are thoroughly cleaned, with fresh linen provided for your arrival. Linens are exchanged on a one to one basis. Should you run out, we supply the following items: hand and shower soap, toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, dish washing liquid, trash can liners and Kleenex; however, we do not provide paper towels.
Maintenance
Please notify the Office at 934-8634 should your unit require any maintenance. We will make every effort to see that the problem is promptly corrected, but please bear in mind that we are a remote mountain community and our services are sometimes not as fast as those in a large city. Thank you for your patience.
Pets
For our guests’ convenience and comfort, Mammoth Creek Condominiums does NOT allow any pets in any of our units. This policy is strictly enforced.
Check-Out
Check-out time is 10:00 A.M. In order to accommodate arriving guests, we must ask that you please observe the check-out time.
Parking
Every car parked at Mammoth creek must have a valid parking permit issued by the office. During the winter, if you go skiing and don’t take your car, please leave your keys inside your condominium on the kitchen bar. In this way we can move your car to plow out the snow. We will return your keys to the bar. This will greatly help the snow plow drivers in removing the snow for you. All units are allowed two cars per unit.
GUEST SERVICES
Shuttle Bus
The free shuttle bus stop is at the beginning of Meadow Lane. The bus comes by about every 15 to 20 minutes. We are on the red line route, which takes you directly to Main Lodge. Should you want to go to the Canyon Lodge, or chair 15 area, tell the driver and he will direct you where to change buses.
Laundry
Coin-operated washers and dryers are located in the laundry room next to the office.
Frequently Called Numbers
AAA .......................................................................................................... 760-934-3385
Mammoth Shuttle Services ............................................................... 760-934-3030
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area .......................................................... 760-934-2571
Mammoth Cinemas ............................................................................. 760-934-3131
Road Conditions .................................................................................. 800-427-7623
Weather.................................................................................................. 760-934-7669
Check-Out Procedures
• Please observe the 10:00 A.M. check-out time.
• Remove all the trash from your unit, and place it in the dumpsters in each of our three parking lots.
• Load and wash all the dirty dishes in the dishwasher.
• Leave all heaters on the low setting.
• Turn off lights, close all windows and lock the doors.
• Return keys to the office or the key drop box located in the office lobby.
Have a safe trip home and come back soon!
MAMMOTH CREEK AMENITIES
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is available for your pleasure during the summer months only, and is for the use of Mammoth Creek owners and registered guests only. The pool hours are from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Please adhere to all posted rules and regulations. There is no lifeguard on duty. Children under 12 years of age should not be left unattended. Please be considerate of others and deposit all trash in receptacles. Glass containers and food (other than that being cooked at the barbecue) are not permitted in the pool area. You will need your room key to open the gate.
Spas / Sauna
The spas are located in the pool area, and are hot from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. weekdays and 12:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. weekends in winter. Spa/ sauna is for registered guests only. Please do not take glass containers into the spa area. Only swimming suits are permitted. Please, no “cut offs”, diapers, T-Shirts, etc. The sauna is located between the men’s and women’s restroom. It is controlled by a timer in either restroom. The sauna is dry heat, pouring liquid on the rocks will short the unit, and make it unworkable.
Tennis Court
A tennis court is located next to the pool for your enjoyment in the summer time. Please remember to take your room key with you to open the tennis court gates. The court is for the use of Mammoth Creek owners and registered guests only. To maintain our court in the best condition possible, please wear white soled tennis shoes or the newly developed non-scuffing type tennis shoes. Street-type shoes are not permitted on the court. To reserve a time, use the sign-up sheet located on the pool side of the court fence.
Fishing
Good fishing is available in the creek, which is regularly stocked with fish. You must have a fishing license to fish the creek if you are older than 16 years old.
ABOUT MAMMOTH LAKES
Mammoth Lakes is a small town in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the most prominent mountain range in the state of California. It began as a mining town in the mid-to-late 19th century. Mammoth Lakes is known for its natural wonders, which attract many tourists to the town. These natural wonders include tall mountains, hot springs, and several lakes with crystal blue waters. Mammoth Lakes offers many outdoor activities all-year round. World-renowned for its hiking, fishing and horseback riding, Mammoth Lakes is also home to Outside Magazine’s top-ranked mountain bike park in the USA. The Mammoth Lakes Basin is full of places to hike, catch a trout or take a bike ride with your family on the paved paths.
Mammoth Lakes is home to world-famous Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, one of the official training mountains of the U.S. Olympic Team. Access the highest ski resort in California, at over 3,300 meters, via 28 chair lifts and two gondolas. Mammoth Mountain has 150 runs, with expert, beginner and intermediate terrain. Choose which trails are best for your ski level and enjoy!
Mammoth Lakes includes several lakes. The largest of these lakes is Lake Mary. Other lakes include Lake George, Lake Marnie, Horseshoe Lake, McLeod Lake, Crystal Lake, Lake Barrett, and the Twin Lakes.
Mammoth Lakes has a total area of 66 sq. km, of which 64 sq. km is land and 1 sq. km is water. It is situated at an elevation of 2,400 meters, and is surrounded by mountains, including Mammoth Mountain to the west and the Sherwin Range to the south. It is also surrounded by forests and is bordered by the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas. Mammoth Lakes lies on the edge of the Long Caldera Valley, a depression adjacent to Mammoth Mountain. The area that surrounds Mammoth Lakes is geologically active and includes hot springs and rhyolite domes that are less than a thousand years old.
ELEVATION AT MAMMOTH LAKES
One thing that many guests notice when they reach the Mammoth Lakes area is the high altitude. Everyone visiting the Mammoth Lakes area notices the altitude difference from their home location. Being 7,800 feet above sea level (and that’s just the town) is bound to have some effects.
For most people, getting acclimated to the altitude isn’t too uncomfortable. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, sluggishness, and minor headaches. But some people do experience more serious altitude sickness* which can really put a damper on a vacation or, worse, lead to health complications.
HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS
GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO ACCLIMATE.
You’ve probably been looking forward to this trip for some time. You only have a set time limit to do all the activities you want to do. Listen to your body and ease into your activities so that you don’t hit a wall early on.
WEAR PLENTY OF SUNSCREEN.
A consequence of the air being thinner at high altitude is that UV rays are stronger. In Mammoth, you’ll be much more prone to sunburn because the thin air doesn’t provide a buffer. Make sure to wear plenty of sunscreen and a good pair of sunglasses.
STAY HYDRATED.
You may be surprised to find out that high altitude also means dry, dry conditions. And, in most ways, that’s a good thing. Mammoth’s dry climate makes for great snow, beautiful summers, and a diverse ecosystem. But it also poses some unique challenges in terms of staying hydrated.
Without getting too technical, it’s helpful to know the three ways that high elevation strips you of hydration. To begin, at high altitude, your body produces twice the amount of water through breathing and sweating than it does at sea level. At the same time, low air pressure leads to quicker evaporation of moisture off the skin. And, finally, the high risk of sunburn means that your skin might not be absorbing moisture normally.
Obviously, the best response is to drink way more water than you usually would. This can be tricky advice for folks to remember, especially because our mild temperatures don’t exactly remind us that we need to drink more water. So, get ahead of dehydration by always carrying a water bottle and reminding your loved ones to continually drink water.
LAST, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF.
If you want to make the most of your trip and are not from a high-altitude climate, you will need to take the time to adjust, take special care to prevent dehydration and sunburn, and take every opportunity to rest. If you follow these steps, you’ll be setting yourself up for a safe, fun-filled vacation in Mammoth!
*Altitude sickness can range from mild to life-threatening. If you notice someone exhibiting severe symptoms such as disorientation, fainting, and tightness in the muscles and chest, you should consult a doctor right away.
Resource: https://www.visitmammoth.com/high-altitude-tips https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/altitude-sickness#1
AVERAGE TEMPS IN MAMMOTH LAKES
The warm season lasts for 3.2 months, from June 11 to September 17, with an average daily high temperature above 68°F. The hottest month of the year in Mammoth Lakes is July, with an average high of 76°F and low of 41°F.
The cold season lasts for 3.7 months, from November 23 to March 14, with an average daily high temperature below 44°F. The coldest month of the year in Mammoth Lakes is January, with an average low of 12°F and high of 37°F.
Average
Resource: https://weatherspark.com/y/1768/Average-Weather-in-Mammoth-LakesCalifornia-United-States-Year-Round
ALL information on pages 8 - 10 were provided by these resources:
https://www.visitmammoth.com/high-altitude-tips
www.highaltitudelife.com
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/altitude-sickness#1
https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/571/Mammoth-Facts https://weatherspark.com/y/1768/Average-Weather-in-Mammoth-Lakes-California-UnitedStates-Year-Round
https://www.californiasgreatestlakes.com/mammoth/mammoth_lakes.html