Katal Landing Pad at Mammoth Mountain Open Through May 31; Skiing and Snowboarding Open Through July 4, 2010.

Katal Landing Pad at Mammoth Mountain Open Through May 31; Skiing and Snowboarding Open Through July 4, 2010

Mammoth Mountain, CA – Mammoth Mountain and Katal Innovations have teamed up to bring a Katal Landing Pad to Mammoth through May 31, 2010. The Katal Landing Pad is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily and will cost $40 per day for unlimited use.

Measuring at 50 feet wide by 90 feet long and 5 feet thick, the Katal Landing Pad covers the entire surface area of a jump after the takeoff allowing users to attempt new tricks without the consequences of crashing on a hard landing.

The Katal Landing Pad features a custom jump with three takeoffs ranging from 10-60 feet. The setup is accessible from Face Lift Express. Passes for use of the Katal Landing Pad are available at Main Lodge Ticket Windows.

Mammoth’s Snowboard and Freeride Ski Teams will be offering a public training camp from May 29-31, 2010. Enrollment includes individualized instruction, daily video review and unlimited use of the Katal Landing Pad at a cost of $375. For more information or to enroll in one of the training camp sessions, please contact Ben Wisner at bwisner@mammoth-mtn.com or 760.934.2571 extension 3144.

With over 45 feet of total snowfall during the 2009/10 winter season, Mammoth is scheduled to remain open for skiing and boarding through July 4, 2010. Horizon Air is offering year-round daily flight service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) starting at only $49 each way. Springfest lift and lodging packages are available for as low as $99* per person per night! For more information on flights or lodging, please call 800.MAMMOTH or visit www.MammothMountain.com.

For more information about the Katal Landing Pad or to view photos and videos of the Pad in use, please visit http://katalinnovations.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz4LcT_3jEM.

The Mammoth Mountain Unbound Terrain Parks lead the industry in innovation and quality with seven parks, three pipes, 80+ jibs and 50+ jumps on over 90 acres of California’s favorite mountain resort. Using state-of-the-art equipment to provide a progressive environment for all levels, from beginners to a team of 16 professional athletes, the Unbound earns consistent ratings among the top parks of the world. For more information on the Unbound Terrain Parks at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, visit www.playbigproductions.com or call 800.MAMMOTH.