Grant Recipients

As part of MMCF’s Elite Athlete Spotlight Series, I’ve been spending time riding chairlifts and skiing laps with some of the incredible young athletes supported through our Elite Athlete Grant program. This week, I met up with 15-year-old ski racer Sara Tomaier for a few spring laps around Mammoth Mountain. Born and raised in Mammoth, Sara has been skiing practically since she could walk. We met at Chair 1 on a sunny Saturday afternoon, where she rolled up in her MMSST race k

This year, MMCF is adding a new element to our Elite Athlete end-of-season interviews by meeting a select group of athletes where they’re most at home—on the mountain. Alongside our traditional interview process, this series gives us the opportunity to ride chairlifts, ski laps, and spend time getting to know the young athletes we support through the MMCF Elite Athlete Grant program in a more personal way. These grants help offset the costs of competing at a high level, and t

Every night from November to February, the Charles Brown Auditorium transforms into a hub of energy and community. As the home of the Sierra Roller Hockey League (SRHL), the rink hosts three games a night, bringing together over 50 players and dozens of spectators from across the region. "It’s amazing to see the progress," says the SRHL board, an all-volunteer group of coaches and referees. This year was particularly special for their 50 Jr. Mite players; many started the sea