TAMARACK CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER
Tamarack offers 45 kilometers of freshly groomed track that meanders
around Twin Lakes and the Lakes Basin. On skis or snowshoes, Tamarack
is a refreshing change for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities.
Tamarack's trail pass options make it easy to spend an afternoon
in snowshoes or a whole day on skinny skis. Tamarack has one of
the best groomed XC ski trail
systems around.
If you never have tried cross country, Tamarack's ski school accommodates
beginners to experts. Practice the classic stride, or learn more
vigorous skate-style skiing. The ski center rents Nordic equipment,
including striding and skating skis and snowshoes.
Tamarack is open from 8am-5pm Weekends and Holidays and 8:30am-5pm
Weekdays. They offer several different rate packages with afternoon
beginning at 1:30pm and Twilight beginning at 3:00pm. Tamarack Cross
Country operates from the first sufficient snowfall through April
16, 2002.
TRAIL PASS
All persons skiing or snowshoeing the trail system need a Trail
Pass. Passes may be purchased at the Ski Center next to Tamarack
Lodge or at Vons in Mammoth. Walkers, dogs, sledding and snowmobiles
are not permitted on the groomed trails.
Ski School Programs and Packages
Under the direction of Nancy Fiddler, Tamarack Cross Country offers
the finest instruction in a wide variety of instructional and coaching
formats for beginner to expert skiers. All lessons are subject to
instructor availability.
Group Lesson
1 or 2 people – 60 minute lesson; 3 or more – 90 minute
lesson
A and B level lessons are for beginner and novice skiers, and are
available 7 days a week at 10am and 1:30pm.
Private Lessons
Enjoy an hour with one of Tamarack’s professional ski instructors.
Perfect your skills in a one-on-one learning environment in a special
private lesson with Nancy Fiddler. All privates are by appointment
only.
TIP Tamarack also offers Naturalist Tours led by Forest Rangers.
These interpretive tours explore the history of the Eastern Sierra
and are free, but do require a trail pass, as they will access the
trail system. They are fun and informative, and a nice way to break
up your holiday. The tours look at the nature, flora and critters
of the forest and are offered Friday through Sunday during the winter
season, but check with the Lodge before venturing due to weather
and availability.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 760.934.5293 or 760.934.2442.
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