🎿 Spring Break Bliss at Mammoth: Blue Runs, Cold Brews & New Roads 🍺

Skiing solo never felt so full 💙

Spring break hit different this year. No tight schedule. No race to the lift line. Just crisp air, soft snow, and that sweet high-altitude silence that makes you feel like time hit pause.

And guess what?

I had one perfect run where it was just me, my skis, and a mountain all to myself. I’m talking about Christmas Tree over at Eagle Lodge.

🎄The Gift of Being Alone on the Snow

Now don’t get me wrong—I love a good family shred sesh and ski buddies who hoot and holler.

But something magical happened on that solo ride up Eagle Express.

When I dropped into Christmas Tree, the run was empty. No chatter. No chaos. Just me and the sound of skis slicing into spring snow.

It was like the mountain whispered, “This one’s for you.”

The run itself? Gentle, wide, and full of long carving turns. Just enough pitch to keep your heart pumping, but mellow enough to let your thoughts wander.

If you haven’t taken a solo lap in a while—do it. You’ll be amazed how grounded and alive it makes you feel.

🍻ROAD TRIP GOLD: Indian Wells Brewing Company

Let’s talk après—but make it desert edition.

On the drive back down 395, I pulled into a spot I’d passed a hundred times but never stopped: Indian Wells Brewing Company in Inyokern.

Oh. My. Goggle straps. This place is a hidden gem.

Here’s what makes it awesome:

• 🍒 Craft sodas that taste like childhood in a bottle

• 🍺 Beers brewed with desert grit and high-elevation soul

• 🌵 A quirky, cozy vibe with picnic tables and a desert breeze

Perfect for grabbing a cold one for the road (non-alcoholic for the driver of course!) or filling a cooler with goodies before hitting Red Rock Canyon.

Next time you're coming home from Mammoth—don’t miss it. It’s right off the highway, and your taste buds will thank you.

🤔So... What Comes After the Snow Melts?

Here's where I need your help, friends.

Spring is here. Slopes are slushy. Sunburns are creeping in. So tell me...

What do YOU want to hear from me after ski season?

Should we keep it 100% ski stoke with:

• ⛷️ Off-season training to stay strong

• 🎿 Summer ski sales and gear swaps

• 🧠 Technique tips to prep for next year

Or...

Should we go full mountain mode with:

• 🐴 Bishop’s Mule Days (yep, rodeo magic in the Eastern Sierra)

• 🌊 Whitewater rafting trips on the Kern

• 🥾 Summer hikes and road trip stops that fuel your adventure soul

I’ve got stories, tips, and wild ideas for both—but YOU get to steer this sled.

🏔️Big Lesson from Spring Break?

You don’t need fresh pow or fancy plans to have a killer ski trip.

Sometimes all it takes is:

• One bluebird day

• One solo run

• One cold soda in the desert

Simple. Pure. Perfect.

💬 I’d love to hear from you!

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Until next time... keep your turns tight and your drinks colder than a chairlift seat at sunrise.

Sasha Everett & the Ski SoCal Insiders

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