Tamarack cabins & trails

Wandering out and about the Tamarack cabins and trails, the snow drifts were still pretty high. The trails in this area - as always - were a bit confusing.

Twin Lakes 2026

A quick stroll around Twin Lakes showed that the ice was very much melting. Glad we came when we did so as to catch the tail end of the snow in sunny and relatively warm conditions.

Tamarack Lodge 2026

It's interesting that we visited Tamarack Lodge both before and after its 100th anniversary in 2024. Like a well-built old ship she seems to be going strong. The same charm and quirks we encountered the first time are still all there! That was especially true of the beautiful corner room that we've now stayed in twice.

Elixir

Prior to Stellar Brew we had an absolutely healthy lunch at Elixir Superfood & Juice. I think we almost ate here once but didn't. I really enjoyed my "Spring Roll Bowl" (above). This may well be the healthiest lunch option in Mammoth Lakes.

Stellar Brew revisited

Perhaps the most likable coffeehouse in Mammoth Lakes. The outside gets sun and air which can be nice, but it can also alternate between being too warm and too cold. The inside for me was cozy but also prickly warm and dry. I think due to the transition of seasons it was difficult to find the "Goldilocks zone".

side view Sierra

the road to Mammoth