Mammoth Mountain is opening into August for only the third time in its 69 year history.
The famous Californian ski area received nearly 60 feet / 20 metres of snowfall last winter and despite weeks of hot weather, still has snow lying 1-3 feet deep.
The remaining terrain is now limited to a few miles of slopes however, "Skiing and riding is accessed via uploading and downloading the lower Panorama Gondola. Face Lift (3), Chair 23 and the Panorama Gondola are open this week with a small Mammoth Unbound terrain park offering on Saddle Bowl," a resort statement explains.
Mammoth will end its nine month 22-23 season this coming Sunday, August 6th.
"It's been an incredible 275-day journey filled with record-breaking snowfall, and we're celebrating with free stickers, coffee, juice, and donuts at the base of Face Lift (3) for all early birds (while supplies last). Now is this final opportunity to hit the slopes and soak up the last traces of winter," the statement concludes.
The only other outdoor ski area still open to the public in North America is the Palmer snowfield on Mt Hood above Timberline ski resort in Oregon which has not yet set a season end date.