Mammoth Mountain Lift Mechanic Proves Why Wind Closures Are Necessary

Mammoth Mountain, CA, along with many ski resorts across the Sierra Nevada, are known for attracting strong winds that can cause lift closures.Every skier has complained about a wind closure at one point in their life, but the video below by former Mammoth lift mechanic @candegan should help to educate the masses on why they're necessary. Tap the video to watch.View this post on InstagramA post shared by candace (@candegan)
As you can see, Mammoth's Chair 13 was in no shape to safely move skiers