Jenna Bullbrook

Earlier this year, we shared the story of how Sierra STEM is inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and outdoor leaders by making hands-on STEM education accessible to local youth throughout the Eastern Sierra. (If you missed it, you can read that story here.) This summer, we sent photographer Nicole Sands to experience Sierra STEM's camps firsthand. From wildlife encounters and geology lessons to wilderness medicine and environmental stewardship, she captured the curiosity,...

Ewen Tomaier From the outside, it's easy to see the podiums: a first-place finish at Diamond Peak, a Junior World Championship appearance, a World Cup final, even a trip to the Olympics. What most people don't see are the thousands of hours spent getting there. Priscila Cid The Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation's Elite Athlete Grant supports young athletes pursuing excellence in skiing and snowboarding, but after speaking with this year's recipients, one thing became abundantly clear:...

As part of MMCF’s Elite Athlete Spotlight Series, I’ve been spending time skiing laps and riding chairlifts with some of the incredible athletes supported through our Elite Athlete Grant program. This week, I met up with 16-year-old freeskier Emily Campbell for a few spring park laps at Mammoth Mountain. At this point in the season, Mammoth has entered full spring mode. The snow is soft, sticky, and rapidly disappearing under warm bluebird afternoons, leaving behind slushy park landings and...