Mammoth Rock Avoidance Challenge: Dropout Chutes

A lap down Alpine Meadows' Sympathy Face, one of the only trails exclusively served by the Roundhouse lift. This tree terrain is quite technical, with steep,...

Is it possible to get down Mammoth’s double-black Dropout Chutes during the peak season without hitting a single rock? Our ranker-in-chief Sam finds out.

Filmed on February 28, 2021; conditions were very firm at the time but not quite icy. This run is serviced by Mammoth’s Chair 23, which is known for its demanding expert lines.

Mammoth Mountain is a ski resort located in California's Inyo National Forest. See our full resort breakdown and written review for Mammoth here.

Sam Weintraub

Sam Weintraub is the Founder and Ranker-in-Chief of PeakRankings. His relentless pursuit of the latest industry trends takes him to 40-50 ski resorts each winter season—and shapes the articles, news analyses, and videos that bring PeakRankings to life.

When Sam isn't shredding the slopes, he swaps his skis for a bike and loves exploring coffee shops in different cities.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-weintraub/
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