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šŸŒ„ Powder Thrills, Reggae Chills—Vibes Drop in Mammoth

Grab your crew and your blanket—this free fest is summer’s best-kept mountain secret.

šŸŽ¶ From Chairlifts to Chill Beats: Mammoth Reggae Festival Drops In This Weekend!

I came for the powder. I stayed for the palm trees and bass drops. šŸŒ“šŸŽæ

šŸ’„ Bold Truth:

Just because the snow’s melted doesn’t mean the mountain’s gone quiet.

In fact?
Mammoth’s about to turn UP.

This weekend—July 18 to 20—The Village is trading ski poles for palm fronds. It’s all reggae, all good vibes, and it’s totally FREE. Yup. No lift ticket required. šŸŖ•šŸŒ„

šŸŽ§ Story Time: From Slopes to Sound Systems

I still remember the first time I stumbled onto the Mammoth Reggae Fest by accident. I was in town for a late-July bike race, sore, sunburnt, and definitely not ready for the vibe shift waiting in The Village.

Then I heard it—sweet reggae beats bouncing off the granite walls, people dancing in hiking boots, and a kid with a snow cone showing off his best one-foot skank move. šŸ˜†

I dropped everything and stayed. Three days. Zero regrets. (And yes, I danced.)

šŸŽ‰ What’s Going Down This Weekend

šŸ“Where: The Village at Mammoth
šŸ“… When: July 18–20, 6 PM–9 PM each night
šŸ’µ Cost: Zero. Nada. FREE!

šŸŽ¤ The Lineup Is šŸ”„

  • Artikal Sound System

  • Mykal Rose (yes—the voice of Black Uhuru!)

  • Eli Mac

  • Kyle Smith

  • Vana Liya

  • Pipe Down

  • Alific

  • Indica Roots

  • Hosted by: DJ Dubstin

Whether you’re a deep-cut reggae head or you only know Bob Marley’s greatest hits—there’s a sound for you.

Full scoop: mammothreggae.com

šŸ”ļø Why This Isn’t Just Another Summer Festival

  • It’s free. You don’t even need a wristband.

  • It’s all ages. Bring the fam. Let the kids groove.

  • It’s mountain air. That cool breeze hits different under a starlit sky.

  • It’s unexpected. Reggae. In Mammoth. In the middle of summer. Just trust me.

šŸŽ’ Your Reggae-Ready Packing List:

  • Camp chair or picnic blanket

  • Light puffy or hoodie (it chills off quick!)

  • Water bottle + sun hat for pre-fest hangs

  • Cash/card for food & craft booths

  • Phone charger for sunset pics + vids

  • Maybe… your ski crew? šŸ˜‰

šŸŒ„ Big Lesson:

The mountain isn’t just for winter.
It’s for moments that remind you how good life feels when you slow down, turn up the music, and breathe deep mountain air under a warm summer night sky.

Whether you’re dancing, watching, or sipping something cold with friends—you’re filling your tank for the season ahead.

šŸŽÆ Repeat After Me:

ā€œPowder thrills. Reggae chills.ā€

šŸ’¬ Let’s Make This a Party:

  • Tag us in your fest photos with #SkiSoCalReggae

  • Save this post so you don’t forget your chair or hoodie!

  • Forward this to your Mammoth crew—no one wants FOMO when the vibes are this good

See you in the Village—I'll be the one two-stepping in ski socks and a hoodie. šŸ§¦šŸ•ŗšŸ”ļø
šŸ’œ Sasha Everett

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