Snowcreek Athletic Club

Such potential! A very cool spot with a pretty extensive class schedule, quite a bit of space, cardio machines, equipment, and interesting layout. Many of the studios are former, converted racquetball courts. The staff I encountered was helpful and friendly, especially the instructor Casey. This IS THE ONLY full service gym/​fitness center in Mammoth Lakes so if you want a decent workout or class, this is it.
The down sides: some of the equipment is old and some in disrepair. The ceiling in the gymnasium and even above the womens’ showers, look like they could cave in at any moment. The class I chose to attend was new and I was the only one that showed up so it cancelled. The spa requests advance booking and I found out why. When I wanted a same-​day massage there was no one around to provide it.
If they could spend some money to spruce this place up it could be something great. For now, it will do.

Clean facility from the start. Front desk staff was wonderful and helpful. Loved how they offered me a military discount on my visit and friendly. Gym has what a gym needs and offers lots of extras. Perfect place for vacation workouts and during summer poolside relaxation. Highly recommend to visit! For ten years I have been coming here while home on leave and every time they take care of me. Thank you!

Hey, there aren’t many places that have a nice indoor basketball court in their gym. I don’t live here, but I was on a trip with some friends and decided to play a game of hoops since the snow wasn’t that great. Maybe you can make friends with a local, and get guest pass, otherwise it’s like 20 bucks a person.

I payed 300 dollars for 20 something visits and they can’t even provide decent pool cues for the table. How dare you have me pay 300 for less than a month and your pool cues tips are all broken? The ellipticals suck. Typical snowbird airheads, couldn’t last a day in the big city

This is one of the best gyms I’ve ever been to. I’m no gym connoisseur, but that is saying something, because I’ve never found a gym that I actually ‘liked’!
Most important for me: they have a little of everything here. You can find almost every kind of machine imaginable (both weights and cardio), free weights, exercise mats and balls, an indoor lap pool, sauna, classes (spin, yoga, etc) and many sports activities (basketball, tennis, racquetball, trampoline) on top of all the basics (lockers, showers, gear shop). Another huge bonus: it’s not crowded. I’ve been in the AM and PM, and never really had to wait for any machines. That’s been super nice, compared to all the other gyms I’ve been to.
There are some downsides, but I claim them to be very minor. The equipment is a little old is some areas, but it still works. The hours are a bit short (6 – 9 :[…). The prices are a little high (but worth it for me to get easy access to all that equipment).
Love this place!

Great gym that offers a lot of choices in the way of classes and equipment. A special shout out to Karrie McFadden, my personal trainer for the summer, who has taught me so much and ensures that every session and new and different. Love coming to Mammoth for the summer and Snowcreek Athletic Club makes my stay that much better.

If I could give zero stars, that would better describe my experience! Worst customer service I have ever experienced. We were staying at snow creek resort and passes for the athletic club came along with the package we purchased. Upon waking into the athletic club we were not greeted with a smile but eyes rolling instead. We were looking for the pool so we asked the front desk girl by the name of Cheyenne how to get in. She didn’t ask if we were guests of the hotel but assumed we weren’t and said that we had to be guests of snow creek. We told her we were and she slammed a big book on the desk to search if we were guests or not. After she found our names she looked even more disappointed and slapped another book on the desk and threw a pen down and said to sign everyone in, she was talking to us but not even looking at us. After signing in another employee came over and told us that that we couldn’t enter because our youngest child was too small, no explanation, no question. At that point I decided to give up, it’s apparent we weren’t welcome. I tried calling a manager but of course no one was available. I will NOT be returning and I will let everyone I know that snow creek athletic club is not the place you want to visit when in mammoth!

If you are staying at Snowcreek rentals don’t plan on using this gym. They do everything they can to keep the non-​members out. Tried to book an hour on a racketball court and was told it was booked every day for a month. Only hope was to come and maybe be lucky that whoever didn’t show up. This a less than stellar gym so you’d think they’d be more friendly. Also one employee doesn’t know what the next one is doing as far as rules of reservations.

Snow Creek takes advantage of being the only athletic club around by charging high rates for outdated equipment. Most of the cardio equipment is old, rattles or wobbles, and makes strange noises. They have very few machines with tvs on the machines. They charge $ 20 a day or $ 130 a month.

Yoga, Zumba, and jacuzzi access! Facilities were clean and family friendly!

A nice multi fitness and sport facility in the ski resort area. They have many fitness classes (e.g., cardio, yoga, spinning) and many strength and conditioning «toys» to play. The weights are enough for someone who is into heavy weight training. There are also new fitness equipment such as bosu balls, resistant balls, roller, and TRX.
They don’t have one class fee but have daily pass ($ 20 per day). We went there during the non-​ski day… went to morning spinning class and yoga class in the afternoon.
Yoga room is not heated. There are two heaters there and help to increase a little bit temperature. A good place to stretch after a day of ski.
The locker room has a steam room, a jacuzzi, and a pool.
They also have a full basketball court that people can enjoy.

This gym is unique. It actually has an area for lifters. And I’m not talking about the fact that they have a free weight area. There is a section of the gym (at least there was last year) that has a dead lift platform, a competition bench, a power cage for squatting
and a CHALK BOWL! Now, for you fitness types, that may not be a big deal. You probably use gloves if you lift. For a lifter, this is nirvana.
We’re heading to Mammoth tomorrow. While the rest of my family is out enjoying the snow, I’ll be wrapping my wrist and knees, tightening up the weight belt and sweating a lot. Finish that off with a great massage and it makes for a spectacular day.
I LOVE this place. I wish it were in LA. It’s worth every penny.

I love love love this gym!!! I always try to come here when I visit Mammoth. They have good racquetball and basketball courts. They also have a really nice pool… if you happen to come during the small timeframe each year when it is actually warm enough to use it.

H e a v e n.
I’ll echo the other reviewer’s thoughts about why in god’s name anyone would need a gym when you can spend your morning skiing (or could* up until a few days ago), bike in the afternoon, hike and climb to your heart’s content… you get the picture.
Mammoth is spectacular, and I love going for runs outside and getting lost in the stunning scenery, but I have trouble dragging myself out there very often. I don’t know why, but sometimes it’s just «easier» to walk into a gym, lift some weights, climb on an elliptical/​treadmill/​whatever other weird machine they have there, and mindlessly move while watching Top Gear on my phone. Here, I don’t even have to. They have some of the coolest machines I’ve seen — large computer screens with internet/​TV/​radio incorporated and a dock for your iPod/​iPhone and Nike+ compatibility. Now that’s freaking cool.
The other factor that lured me in was the classes — there are several a day, and I am looking forward to trying them out. They also have more jacuzzis and pools than anyone would ever need, a steam room, tennis and racketball courts… etc.
I told myself that if I could still leg press more than the monthly membership fee, I was A-​ok. Guess what? I did [thank goodness. haha]
Bottom line, I was offered a student price of $ 25 for a month at The Body Shop, and it was so bad that even $ 25 wasn’t worth it. (That’s almost 10 cappuccinos!) I’m no gym snot, but it was bad. I like to be able to lift weights and do a little cardio. the 3 treadmills (yes, three) looked like they would crumble if I so much as poked them with my finger.
Thank you, Snowcreek! 4 stars just because the price is absurd. I’m a grad student — this is a king’s ransom. (But can you put a price on good health?)

I know what you all are thinking… Who needs an gym when you’re out snowboarding until your legs bleed? Well, this place is more than just a gym. If you’re just looking for a treadmill, go to The Body Shop. If you want a full on athletic club & spa, Snowcreek is Mammoth-​essential.
I hate… exercise, but Snowcreek is so FUCKING RAD that I want to pay them tons of money so I can come in every now and then and use the lap pool for splashy time. This place has just about every machine you’ll find at those ultra-​sleek and pricey fancy clubs in the city (and all the corresponding smells), pick-​up basketball and volleyball games, and a full menu of spa services. With a full schedule of classes ranging from pilates to yoga to the ominously titled Butts & Guts, Snowcreek isn’t just «Mammoth-​Great,» it’s fucking GREAT.
Besides, they serve beer. Get drunk and heckle all the fit people.