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Mammoth Mountain Travel Diary

No winter season is complete in SoCal without a weekend getaway to Mammoth Mountain.

Load the car up with my babies, our buddies, bundles of snow gear, and we’ve got yourselves a mini vacation y’all.
Complete with the most beautiful backdrop for the inevitable photo ops…
FUN FACT: I’ve been snowboarding for the last 15 years.  While some gals prefer sun, sand, and beach over braving the cold, I LIVE to spend winters in a snow-filled wonderland!  Where layers of sweaters, scarves, parkas, hats, gloves, and boots have me wishing it snowed all year long!
Okay, maybe not all year long lol, but at least long enough for me to make a mini trip to Mammoth every month during our winter season.  Can you believe it snowed so much this year they’re slated to still have snow up until July?!!  Holy smokes, that’s a record for these parts!

 

Imagine shreddin’ the gnar in your hottest bikini!  That’ll be the day.  They don’t call it SoCal living for nothing honey!
I must say, we truly are spoiled in these parts guys…

Know Before You Go

We experienced quite a bit of a snowstorm this season with the mountain shutting down entire roads due to the unpredictable weather. But that shouldn’t deter you from making the drive from LA anyways with or without chains, which you can purchase at most gas stations when nearing the village.  It will take you a good 5.5-6 hours (with stops) to make the trip by car but the road is virtually flat without any unnecessary mountain driving so it’s a pretty smooth ride.

SHOP THE LOOK

Top: Zara (old similar HERE and HERE)
Bottom: Frame Denim
Scarf: Forever 21
Sunnies: Tom Ford
Beanie: Gap (old similar HERE)
Boots: BearPaw

Insider’s Tip

Make sure you stop into Erick Schat’s Bakkery in Bishop (about an hour away from Mammoth and conveniently en route) and grab a few loaves of their freshly baked bread. My favorites are the Bacon Cheeze Bread and their Garlic Cheese Ciabatta. So delicious it’s definitely going to become part of our routine now!

Thanks for reading dolls!  See you on my channels!~

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    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      Thanks so much Shannon! I always try to take an end of season trip to simply rest and rejuvenate! Have a fabulous weekend babe!

  3. Lorna Reply

    Wow, that looks like an incredible trip! I thought you were on a ledge with that snowboard photo too until I realised you were lying on the floor, ha ha. Adorable doggies, but the place looks amazing. Can't believe they have so much snow, until July?!?!? I couldn't cope.

    Raindrops of Sapphire

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      I know! It's a record in these parts Lorna- even they were surprised by how much snow they got this year!

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      Thanks so much babe! I'm definitely more inspired by winter looks than summer ones! Love all the layering!

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      Oh wow really babe? I LIVE for the mountains (as opposed to beach vacays)… I'm always so bored on the beach! lol

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      Thank you Dianne! This place truly is magical and I didn't even share the nighttime shots! So epic!

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      Thank you for the visit babe! I've been snowboarding for so long now these winter escapes have become a part of my seasonal routine! Love being out there in the snow… just really relaxes me ;D

  19. Jalisa Giron Reply

    Oh wow, this place looks absolutely gorgeous and so picturesque! I can't believe it snowed so much that they'll have snow all the way through to July, that's crazy! Though I'm not the biggest fan of winter, I wouldn't mind getting away once a month to a place like this either! Thanks for sharing beauty and I hope you're having a great week so far!

    Xo,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      I'm definitely a winter baby even though I was born in summer! Total snow bunny for life! lol… I think it has to do with all the fabulous knits and layers I get to rock! hahah

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      Thanks for the visit my loves! That's how I feel every time I see Marni and Cubby in your posts… Just melts my heart! <3 Have a fab weekend ladies! xx

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      Definitely wanna travel all over to snowboard! But Mammoth will do for now, lol. Thanks for the visit Taylor!

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      We don't get snow here in SoCal as you can imagine, so the 5+ hr trek to the mountains is always so worth it! Thanks for the visit babe, have a great weekend!

    • Julie Khuu Post Author Reply

      Wow since you were 4? Impressive! Must be pro status by now babe! Thanks for the visit and have a fab weekend~

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