Ski Technique
What is the name of the drill where you side slip while switching directions?
Pivot Slips
Where does Mammoth's snowmelt flow to?
Los Angeles/Owens Valley
Why did people originally move to the Mammoth area?
Gold Mining
This coach just ran an ultramarathon in Arizona 2 weeks ago
Coach Andrew
How many chairlifts/gondolas does Mammoth Mountain have? Not counting magic carpets/pomas.
24
Name the 4 phases of a ski turn in order
Transition, Initiation, Apex, Completion
What is a snowstorm with strong winds called?
A Blizzard
How tall is Mammoth Mountain above sea level? Down to the foot
11,053 feet
This coach has been to 15 countries, has flown a plane, and has hiked through the Sahara Desert
Coach Eva
What famous skier is known for having a colorful mohawk?
Glen Plake
Name the 5 categories of judging in Big Mountain competitions
Fluidity, Technique, Control, Style/Energy, Line Choice
True or False: No two snowflakes are the same
True
What person built the first chairlift on Mammoth Mountain?
Dave McCoy
This coaches first language was Russian
Coach Shawna
Who is buried in Grant's tomb?
Grant
An off-axis spin with 3 rotations
Cork 1080
What is the best kind of snow for building a snowman?
Wet snow
What is the name of the unique ski run out of bounds, but still on Mammoth Mountain?
Hole in the Wall
This coach grew up with 13 pets, almost all named after different animals. (A turtle named Squirrel, a snake named Cricket, 2 lizards named Turtle and Bird)
Coach Sky
What is the tallest mountain in the Sierra Nevada?
Mount Whitney
Act out a 30 second lesson on how to ski moguls with your group
If coaches laugh then you get the points
How much snow per year does Main Lodge receive on average?
400 inches
Name the closest volcano to you right now
Mammoth Mountain
This coach has three hamstrings
Coach John
What national park contains El Capitan and Half Dome?
Yosemite National Park