Shopping in Mammoth Lakes isn’t quite like other mountain towns.
You won’t find rows of luxury boutiques or designer labels lining the streets. Mammoth remains, at its core, a town built around adventure. The shops here reflect that reality, serving skiers, climbers, hikers, mountain bikers, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts who spend more time outside than inside.
At the same time, Mammoth’s retail scene is evolving. A new generation of retailers is bringing a more curated, thoughtful approach to mountain-town shopping, while longtime gear shops continue to outfit Eastern Sierra adventures. The result is a retail scene that feels authentic to Mammoth itself: equal parts mountain culture, outdoor utility, and modern mountain-town style.
A New Side of Mammoth
Cactus & Hawk
One of the newer additions to Mammoth’s retail landscape, Cactus & Hawk feels more like the kind of shop you’d expect to stumble across in Bend, Jackson, or Bozeman than a traditional mountain-town gift store. The carefully curated collection of apparel, books, home goods, gifts, and outdoor-inspired products reflects the evolving character of Mammoth itself. It’s the kind of place where visitors stop in for a quick look and end up leaving with a coffee table book, a candle, and a handful of items they weren’t planning to buy.
Mammoth Mercantile
Located in The Village, Mammoth Mercantile offers a modern take on the classic mountain-town general store. The shop blends Mammoth-inspired apparel, gifts, accessories, and home goods with products that feel thoughtful rather than touristy. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift that actually captures the spirit of Mammoth, it’s one of the better places to start.
And Of Course… Gear
For all of Mammoth’s newer boutiques and lifestyle shops, the town’s retail identity is still built around outdoor recreation.
Footloose Sports
Where we get our skis waxed, boots fitted, trail runners replaced, and occasional reality checks before a big objective in the mountains. Footloose has been a Mammoth institution for decades and remains one of the best places in town for local knowledge, quality gear, and expert advice.
Mammoth Mountaineering Supply
Where we buy our Eastern Sierra mountain gear. Whether you’re climbing in the Buttermilks, backpacking into the Ansel Adams Wilderness, or hiking to an alpine lake, Mammoth Mountaineering Supply has been outfitting local adventures for generations.
Wave Rave
The institution for all your snowboard gear needs. Boards, boots, bindings, outerwear, and a healthy dose of Mammoth snowboard culture all live under one roof. Even if you don’t ride, it’s worth stopping by to experience one of the shops that helped shape modern Mammoth.
Sun & Ski Sports
Great selection, great deals, and some of the best customer service in town. Whether you’re replacing forgotten gear, renting equipment, or simply browsing before your next adventure, Sun & Ski is an easy stop before heading into the mountains.
Bonus: Gross Out
Every mountain town has a store locals quietly love.
In Mammoth, that store is Grocery Outlet, more commonly referred to as Gross Out.
Part grocery store, part treasure hunt, Gross Out has become a reliable stop for visitors stocking camp kitchens, filling coolers, grabbing trail snacks, or searching for surprisingly good deals before heading into the mountains. You never quite know what you’ll find, which is part of the appeal.
Need trail snacks? Gross Out.
Forgot breakfast? Gross Out.
