🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Slopes!

THANKSGIVING SNOWDROPS: MAMMOTH OPEN ONE WEEK

Lifts are spinning. Mountain High is riding. Even Mt Baldy got snow.
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Hey ski fam,

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Mountains!
Whether you're feasting, skiing, or sneaking out between dinner and dessert — I’m sending you warm vibes and snowy dreams.

Because today, we’ve got a lot to be thankful for.
And yes, snow is absolutely on that list.

🎿 Mammoth’s Been Open for a Full Week
Last Thursday, Mammoth officially opened — and the riding’s been better than stuffing with gravy.

Since then, they’ve opened multiple lifts, snow’s held strong, and the early season crowd is grinning from boot to beanie.

🚨 What’s spinning today:
• Chair 1 (Broadway Express)
• Chair 3 (Face Lift)
• Chair 6 (Unbound Express)
• Chair 11 (Discovery)
• Chair 17 (Schoolyard)
• Select terrain in Unbound

Snowmaking has been non-stop, and cold temps mean more runs coming soon. You love to see it. ❄️

🗻 Mountain High Opened Nov 22 — And It’s Game On
For those sticking closer to LA: Mountain High is open and making snow nightly. West Resort has the goods, especially for warming up your legs.

Perfect for:
✅ Half-day turns
✅ Early season laps
✅ Avoiding big drives

🧨 Surprise: Mt Baldy Is Snowmaking
After catching snow in last week’s storm, Mt Baldy fired up their new snow cannons (yep, you read that right).

They’re not fully open yet, but Thunder Mountain got a coat of early love — and this may be the earliest we’ve seen snow there in a while.

You might wanna keep one eye on Baldy this weekend 👀

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✔️ Retro style
✔️ Weatherproof vinyl
✔️ Looks fast even when you’re standing still

👉 Click here to claim yours (just cover shipping)

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💪 Sasha’s Pre-Ride Warm-Up
Before you hit the hill this weekend:

• Wall sits – 60 sec (burn those quads)
• Single-leg hops – 10 each side (for balance)
• Squat jumps – 20 reps (get that pop)

🎯 Bonus: Foam roll your IT bands and calves. Trust me.

🎒 Gear Check Before You Leave
✅ Skis or board waxed?
✅ Boots still fit?
✅ Gloves matched?
✅ Goggles clean?
✅ Helmet not funky?

💥 Pro tip: If your boot bag smells like old chili and regrets, now’s the time to handle it.

📅 Upcoming Events You Should Know
• Dec 7–13 – Kids Ski Free Week at Mammoth
• Dec 13–14 – Full Moon Snowshoe Tour 🌕
• Dec 14 – Night of Lights at Canyon Lodge 🎆
• Dec 14 – June Mountain Opening Day (Kids ski free again!)

💡 Big Lesson
Sometimes the best seasons start with a storm and a delay.
This one gave us a week to get ready — and now, we’re in.

🗻 Repeatable Proverb
“First chair waits for no one — especially not pie.”

Now Your Turn:
💬 Got questions? Hit reply and ask me.
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Happy Thanksgiving,
— Sasha Everett

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