People ask me why Elevation is so successful. For a few reasons. Elevation offers an alternative to the gay party scene. Yes, we have huge dance parties with the nationally known DJs. but this weekend is about more than just those parties. We hold Elevation in one of the most beautiful settings in the country. When you come to Elevation, you experience some of the best spring skiing in the world, at a world-class resort where the unbelievably long season lasts well into spring and even summer, with one of the highest average snowfalls in the country.

"Not only are the lifts still running in July, but the area's lofty elevation (11,053 feet) ensures winter quality snow into late spring." SKI Magazine

But more importantly, it's the people. Elevation draws an amazing group of friendly, gregarious, unpretentious guys and girls who are here to have fun, ski and board, and meet new friends.

Yes, people travel from all over the country and even internationally, to attend Elevation. But you get a friendly, casual core group of West Coast guys that create a welcoming, non-pretentious atmosphere. I guarantee you'll leave this event with new friends and great memories, or I'll give you your money back.

When you come to Elevation, you also get more options than just big dance parties. Our signature apres-ski events are more social, "bar-oriented" events, where you can meet (and buy drinks for) friendly guys from all over the country. Fresh off the slopes, margarita in hand, flushed and tan from a sunny day of amazing snowboarding - those are some of our favorite moments.

"...a great weekend of fun, friends, good folk and AWESOME spring skiing!"
Charlie P. from Los Angeles

"just wanted to say a big, no..a HUGE thank you for such a great time this past weekend. it was the best snowboarding weekend thus far. it really sucked driving home yesterday afternoon and having to face the reality of the work week..."
Ross from Los Angeles

Elevation is also about sharing our celebration with the town of Mammoth Lakes. Each year, the town has welcomed us wholeheartedly. The mayor and city council write us a welcome letter each year. Merchants can't wait to put out their signs of support in their shop windows. Locals talk about how we have the best parties of the year, and how much they look forward to them. We've even heard cops at a local coffeehouse talking about how we have more people and fewer problems at our events than they've ever seen.

Despite our growth, our core mission is the same. "2000 riders. 7 major parties. 0 attitude."

Though the majority of Elevation attendees are guys, there are always a great contingent of girls at our events. A good number of locals also come out and join us at the events. This is an inclusive event where we want anyone and everyone to feel welcome and have a great time..

This is a weekend about serious fun, new and old friends, and a community coming together. So, in the spirit of Elevation, a tip for the weekend: Be friendly. Introduce yourself. This is the kind of weekend where everyone loses the attitude. No judgement, no pretension, no waiting around to see if he talks to you first. The guy you meet one night will be the friend you rip down Cornice with the next day.

"Mammoth fires on all cylinders: It's huge, the snow is abundant, the season is long, the terrain park is simply the best on the planet - and the natural terrain park that is the rest of the mountain kicks butt, too."
Ski Magazine - October 2003

"No. 1 in Terrain Parks, No. 2 in Variety and No. 3 in grooming."
Ski Magazine - October 2005

DETAILS

Elevation 2012 apres-ski and night-time activities will be centered in the Village at Mammoth. Book your condo at The Village and be close to almost all of the Elevation events.

Elevation has host properties with discount rooms blocked off for Elevation. This year, we have secured lower room rates than you will be able to book anywhere else, even with MVP or AAA discounts. Our host hotels are The Westin and The Village at Mammoth, which are both located next to the Village Gondola. Make your travel plans with the official Tom Whitman Presents travel partner Bruvion Travel Services. They can arrange packages for you including lodging and event tickets. For more information please visit our lodging section.

Bruvion Travel/Concierge Services
Theo Laksmana
310-728-1844
theol@travelcts.com

Contact us at:
Tom Whitman Presents, Inc.
8430 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 103,
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Mike Catlett at 323.654.0650 mike@tomwhitmanpresents.com