Used to ski Mammoth as a kid. Dave McCoy the founder made it such that all kids living in the region could ski the mountain for $1 with $1.75 rentals out of an outfitter shop in Bishop, CA. Loved skiing that mountain. Graduated from HS in 1980.
This was goofy and fun at the same time. I love Mammoth and its hilarious to see it back in the day. Skiing in blowing Mammoth storm with a hat or goggles....we can't help you Hal. lol
I liked the touch of, using the music from Five Summer Stories; song "Pipeline" I believe. I lived in Mammoth 1974-1979, and I often played that album. Also worked for the mountain those years.
Sad but simple explanation. US national debt 💸 was around $6 billion or so in 1980. US debt in 2023 is around $23 trillion……. When the federal government’s debt is out of control it shows by making seem like Monopoly money…..
Back when local news was captivating
Used to ski Mammoth as a kid. Dave McCoy the founder made it such that all kids living in the region could ski the mountain for $1 with $1.75 rentals out of an outfitter shop in Bishop, CA. Loved skiing that mountain. Graduated from HS in 1980.
This was goofy and fun at the same time. I love Mammoth and its hilarious to see it back in the day. Skiing in blowing Mammoth storm with a hat or goggles....we can't help you Hal. lol
Reminds of the days when could afford to go skiing, I miss Mammoth!
I worked for mammoth mountain from 1980 thru 83. 3 great years of my life. I wish I never came back to the flatlands.
$14 lift pass. That's $52 in today's money. Today Mammoth charges over $200.
I love Mammoth. I have had the best days skiing that Mt. Enjoyed this video. Thanks.💙
Time fly's when your having fun. Never thought I would say this; the good old days!!!!
$14 dollar lift ticket.
And it wasn't cheap!
That was about the value of 14 Big Macs back then. So based on my calculations, it would be about $70 in today’s value.
I liked the touch of, using the music from Five Summer Stories; song "Pipeline" I believe. I lived in Mammoth 1974-1979, and I often played that album. Also worked for the mountain those years.
Spotted at 2:45....Chuck Norris.
I need to find a hot tub so I can go back and experience this. 😢
I was there!
not a single helmet lol
How did it go from $14 to $200 a day?
corp greed. Dave is rolling in his grave.
Same reason people don’t make $1.80 per hour.
@@edwardgurrola1951 I wish I made $1.80 an hour!!! Is that tax free cash?!!!!!
@@stevebigler minimum wage in the late 70’s. It’s all relative my friend.
Sad but simple explanation. US national debt 💸 was around $6 billion or so in 1980. US debt in 2023 is around $23 trillion……. When the federal government’s debt is out of control it shows by making seem like Monopoly money…..
Great Heavens Hal! They sell ski masks there, you could call it a tax write off or have the station pay for it. Ohhh silly Hal...
Dude in shorts puffing a heater @2:40
Fun video!
No one is wearing helmet
now there's more snowboarders than skiers (at mammoth anyway)