BURIED in Mammoth Mountain's Storm of the Decade in the Sprinter 4x4
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Күн бұрын92" of snow in 72 hours- we bit off a bit more than we could chew, but what an incredible experience. We took the Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 van to Mammoth Mountain during the atmospheric river, arguably the storm of the decade which should create some incredible ski and snowboard conditions for the 2023 snow season.
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00:00 Introduction
00:38 Location: Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Last Vegas, SF
01:03 The Drive up Highway 395
01:58 Monday: Easter Sierras Cement
02:56 Digg out the Mercedes Sprinter 4x4
03:42 Tuesday: Proper Snowfall/Powder Day
06:48 Wednesday: Time to Go Home
07:44 Mammoth Lakes: The Best Place in California
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
This trip was unreal. Questions? Drop me a line.
@nancydechellis4332 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Mammoth in 79. We lived across from the main lodge. In the middle of the night we would be woken up to move our cars so the parking lot could be plowed. We gave up after a month. Our cars were buried in 25 feet of snow. The best part of a snow storm is when the 395 would be closed. We’d have an awesome time skiing in the beautiful sunshine and no crowds! I’ll never forget my years in Mammoth. The best memories ever.
@stevefoltz3838 Жыл бұрын
It all was forcasted. Having the propper food and water reserves is up to only you. Stay put and dont put the family and others in danger. Trips for food and goods should happen ahead of time!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Don’t worry, we had all supplies and everything we needed in the event of an emergency.
@wendyphillips5002 Жыл бұрын
I was in mammoth lakes in the heaviest snowfall of later 1970s. The snows were thrown on the sides of the roads to near the phone and power lines. In the parking lot at the ski hill the piles were nearing 15 to 20 feet high. Parking spots are valuable because they have to be dug out. When you leave someone else takes your spot. You have to carry a snow shovel when driving, most likely you will need it.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Good points! Sounds like epic times in 70’s.
@flyfisher530 Жыл бұрын
Being a regular visitor to the Mammoth area this was amazing to see. What a snowmageddon!!! Thanks for sharing! 🙌
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching- what a storm!
@honeydew4576 Жыл бұрын
Mammoth Local of 23 years. I am enjoying how many new videos are coming out this year of Mammoth's God-given snow! We are hearing reports that February will be big snow too. The summer should be awesome with the creeks, lakes, waterfalls full. But, everyone will need to be safe especially with dogs on hikes so they don't get swept into the waterfalls. Be aware! Great video. Thanks for posting.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
No doubt- play it safe. Where is the big February data coming from? I saw Mammoth Mountain Life’s video saying the same- I’m all in. Spring and summer are going to be incredible.
@honeydew4576 Жыл бұрын
@@outdoorbros_ I haven't seen any actual data saying February will be epic. I heard it on Mammoth Mountain Life too. I think he is saying that because typically February is our biggest snow. But, that's all I've heard.
@atlfan13579 Жыл бұрын
This storm was decent but nothing like 2017. 23 feet in 5 days now that's a storm of the decade. National guard brought in to help remove snow. Roofs and decks collapsing. People's beams sounded like scruncing empty water bottles. Shovelers making $100+ hour
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
That IS a storm- insane!
@GT-mn3bx Жыл бұрын
Yes. And June got 72 inches in 24 hours.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
@@GT-mn3bx sounds incredible.
@sylviawelsh9518 Жыл бұрын
Live in Reno 2017 Mt Rose broke it’s all time record of 660 inches 768 inches for the season.
@pwdrtrns1 9 ай бұрын
I lived in my van for the last few seasons while teaching at Mammoth. This past year was insane!
@lucindalaree9265 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Made me so home sick! I grew up in Round Valley and experienced many storms like this! Glad you all made it home safe
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it- what a rad place to grow up! Beautiful out there.
@cherrydrums Жыл бұрын
I went up to mammoth Sunday to beat the storm and skiing was PRIME wednesday and thursday. Cool video man!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
You scored the best days!
@al-du6lb Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love crazy storms like this. It might sounds strange, but I actually kinda like that cabin fever feeling.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
I hear ya… it’s fun to a certain point.
@jameshinton429 Жыл бұрын
Lived in Mammoth toward the end of the 90s, we had a nice El Niño. While we got tons of snow that year, I remember colder years, earlier, and seeing snow way south of Lone Pine. The trip back and forth to Sacramento was also nuts mid winter. Living in Mammoth was sick. Edit: My vehicle was an ‘85 Honda Accord. Ripped it up.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
I remember big storms from the late 90’s. Definitely hoping we have a cycle of storms like that in the coming years. I bet the 85 accord was a blast in the snow!
@jameshinton429 Жыл бұрын
@@outdoorbros_ she was awesome! Front wheel drive and a hand brake.
@ElizabethHall42 Жыл бұрын
That’s was super awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing! Being a mammoth regular I love this
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
It was incredible- thanks for watching!
@pjellingsen Жыл бұрын
thanks, fun to see !
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul!
@alexarmstrong5611 Жыл бұрын
wow super cool ! Thanks for documenting this. Reminds me of being in the Alps during 98/99 season in Feb.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
@joshmills780 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making and sharing your video.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh!
@robfrasier9412 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Epic!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
You got it, thanks for watching!
@0RANGOTANG Жыл бұрын
Wow this is super nuts! Glad you got out safe
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It turned out to be quite the adventure.
@markmccall6278 Жыл бұрын
Very cool video thank you. Would have loved to been there.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was a awesome.
@mohamadjamil3164 Жыл бұрын
You are a very talented presenter. You can turn just anything into a fun story with excellent editing capability. Curious to see you video when they launch the Specailized later this spring
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It turned out to be a big adventure, I loved it. What kind of insider info do you have? It’s going to be hard to top what I’m currently riding…
@peaches3392 Жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC VIDEO!! THANK YOU!! REALLY SOMETHING TO SEE. ESPECIALLY LIVING IN SAN DIEGO.🌴
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jet7327 Жыл бұрын
Hey man! where else can you surf in the morning and then snowboard in the afternoon/evening. California of course!! Love my native state!
@outfitr9703 Жыл бұрын
Super cool!!! Thanks.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@MiamiOsiris045 Жыл бұрын
We were up there that same time (arrived Thursday). Tried to bail out on Sunday but had a torn brake line. Paid an insane amount of money to get towed to Bishop. Wound up stuck there till Wednesday anyway. The whole town was filled to the gills with folks trying to get IN to Mammoth but stuck. Wild times
@mottohorn Жыл бұрын
Cool! We were there this week and skied ALL TIME snow on Wednesday. Thanks for sharing!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
You scored! Wednesday and Thursday looked incredible.
@mottohorn Жыл бұрын
@@outdoorbros_ craziest drop in for Cornice Bowl I’ve ever seen!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
@@mottohorn yeah? So rad.
@MD-tr6sh Жыл бұрын
I was on my way up when the road was closed.. good thing we flipped at U at Bishop.. great stuff!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
It was wild! The northbound traffic was unreal when we went home. Rightfully so, the roads were bonkers.
@wendyphillips5002 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to a real mountain heavy snow winter. That can be the best experience walking in the heavy snows and blizzard conditions up at mammoth. Put on the right clothing and get out and look at the incredible experience. If you want and miss warm summer mountain biking go back to LA. This can be an experience of a lifetime. Everyone drops everything and gets out and enjoys the heavy snows and blizzard conditions. It is wonderful digging yourself and others out of the snow and ditches. It can be fun digging people out of ditches and being stuck in snow. I grew up in northeastern wisconsin. Some of the beat times were during heavy snows and colder temps. With layers of clothing with a warm hat gloves with a jacket with a hood and good boots you are OK to get out and see it all.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
It was an awesome experience- thanks!
@LUKE390425 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I live in mammoth, it was a fun storm
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Luke! It was a last. We’re up there all the time- see you around.
@richbowie76 Жыл бұрын
Here in Chicago we've barely had 2 inches of snow for the season.
@Pkerr1000 Жыл бұрын
You made it sound like ALL of June Lake needed to evacuate. Not the case. Just certain avalanche prone areas. The SOUTH side of 158. from the fire station down to Double Eagle area.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Ah, got it. Thanks.
@GT-mn3bx Жыл бұрын
When June got 72 inches in 24 hours it was far worse. People forget. Or don't realize this is closer to normal than not.
@jaypikachu6660 Жыл бұрын
Check the weather people! when you see the storm coming turn around, don’t put your family in unsafe situation.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
We were really safe, don’t worry.
@justinpenn9250 Жыл бұрын
Did you have to put on tire chains or got there before they made chains a requirement?
@sylviawelsh9518 Жыл бұрын
Been to Mammoth many times and have seen it dump 3 ft. And then rain for 2 days really strange.🤔😵💫😉
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
California storms are wild!
@greggreg2263 Жыл бұрын
Holy snowballs, that is a lot of snow. Is this gonna be a big problem when things melt Will there be floods???
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
I would imagine that if the temps rose quickly, that would be an issue, but I think we’ll see temps stay low and more snow come in. Could happen in Spring, I suppose.
@SuperTaylor68 Жыл бұрын
Great story buddy
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along.
@tentwelvedesign Жыл бұрын
Hi, great video. only question. When you were in that snow did the van get stuck at all? I want t be a sure the 4wd van is worth it or just go for the AWD. Thanks
@outdoorbros_ 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! Didn't get stuck, but we had a TON of weight on the van. It just kept going and going.
@GT-mn3bx Жыл бұрын
Decade? Nah. It's getting close. Lest we forget 2017...June Lake 72 inches in 24 hours, 246 in Mammoth in 30 days.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Noted.
@chicheng1941 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I was there in 2017 during the bizzard. Got vertigo trying to snowboard in whiteout conditions. Not fun. Going again in early Feb and hoping to get some fresh powder.
@toddjohnson7610 Жыл бұрын
Always call first to see if a business is open.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
It opens at 5, we got there a few minutes early with other options in mind.
@MammothMountainSnowman Жыл бұрын
Storm of the decade, nope 2017 beat this one. Thanks for the video!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
I wish I had caught that storm! Thanks for watching- huge fan of your instagram account.
@eprohoda Жыл бұрын
How is it going?!very super vlog-goodbye!-outdoorbros! 👍
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Fun one to make, for sure.
@ripndip2683 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the views man!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@russellreed3650 Жыл бұрын
No snow at all would be a lot worse.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Not complaining about the snow here- really excited about it, actually.
@sworks Жыл бұрын
Hi that’s normal weather here in Quebec City 🏙️👍
@danielt6689 Жыл бұрын
The only difference is, go to the coast and you can go surfing.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Wild. You guys are another level out there.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Snowboard and surf in the same day?
@danielt6689 Жыл бұрын
@@outdoorbros_ Not only that but on good years like this you can ski Mammoth through to July.
@GT-mn3bx Жыл бұрын
@@danielt6689 They have been open 365 before. On 4th of July, we surfed, wake boarded, and watched fireworks on our sleds.
@davekent20 Жыл бұрын
When our wives ever wrong 😉👍👍
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Even when they’re slightly wrong, they’re never wrong 🫠
@doggknowsdotcom Жыл бұрын
395 is a highway
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@patriciagorman4706 Жыл бұрын
All the newscasts were there warning you. You should have stayed home and not put your family at risk.
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
We were fine the whole time, don’t worry.
@patkelly5910 Жыл бұрын
92 inches and no skiing....no not inspired
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Sorry, Pat.... maybe we'll do something in the Wasatch Range that'll inspire you.
@joelboriek5971 Жыл бұрын
Unbelievably irresponsible post, take the family out to get something to eat, don't even check to see if anything is open! Putting your family, other vehicles and the DPW men all in unnecessary danger. And to make matters worse, you do it all over again the next day!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
Irresponsible? Not even close. Thanks for watching.
@JesusRamirez-gh6em Жыл бұрын
Giovanni’s Pizza is Bomb!🤤👍🏼
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
So good!
@anthonysears871 Жыл бұрын
"Yeah but i spent $200,000 on this thing and it is guaranteed to go through anything! Well that's what they told me." Yep and now these things are worth pennies on the dollar with thec recession! Lol!
@outdoorbros_ Жыл бұрын
That's what you got from the video? Bummer.
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