A total blast from skiing past on Mammoth Mountain in 1980

[@July4.1776]

Back when local news was captivating

[@cruisyguy]

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.

[@fwysurfer]

Reminds of the days when could afford to go skiing, I miss Mammoth!

[@randylange]

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

[@CyntheaFireFairy42]

I worked for mammoth mountain from 1980 thru 83. 3 great years of my life. I wish I never came back to the flatlands.

[@Daz5Daz]

$14 lift pass. That's $52 in today's money. Today Mammoth charges over $200.

[@paulabaker8403]

I love Mammoth. I have had the best days skiing that Mt. Enjoyed this video. Thanks.💙

[@CMiller-n9r]

8:52 OMG! T-bar 2! That thing was there like 1952-1984 I think. Chair 6 there now

[@Sammytwo4]

Time fly's when your having fun. Never thought I would say this; the good old days!!!!

[@allanmacdonald1825]

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.

[@DM-hw4cr]

$14 dollar lift ticket.

[@cbs8sandiego]

And it wasn't cheap!

[@July4.1776]

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.

[@CMiller-n9r]

6:48 old Chair 18 down below?

[@theshyguitarist]

Spotted at 2:45....Chuck Norris.

[@Strange_Brew]

I was there!

[@stevehori673]

How did it go from $14 to $200 a day?

[@GotScout]

corp greed. Dave is rolling in his grave.

[@edwardgurrola1951]

Same reason people don’t make $1.80 per hour.

[@stevebigler]

@@edwardgurrola1951 I wish I made $1.80 an hour!!! Is that tax free cash?!!!!!

[@edwardgurrola1951]

@@stevebigler minimum wage in the late 70’s. It’s all relative my friend.

[@costamesa22]

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…..

[@3mania113]

Dude in shorts puffing a heater @2:40

[@jackfenton2271]

Opening song: HONK from Laguna Beach.

[@thegreatgambino]

I need to find a hot tub so I can go back and experience this. 😢

[@garybaldwin1061]

Fun video!

[@isaiasmacias1452]

not a single helmet lol

[@sketchyAnalogies]

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...

[@CMiller-n9r]

$9 day rentals! $14 lift tickets!

[@CMiller-n9r]

4:54 $5 per hr

[@CMiller-n9r]

Hal Clement from SD news 74 or 75 now going in 2025!

[@TheIBROWman]

now there's more snowboarders than skiers (at mammoth anyway)

[@MrDogonjon]

In those days the expense was crushing. Now if you ask the price, it's too much for you.

[@itomatik]

No one is wearing helmet

[@CMiller-n9r]

8:42 Hal wearing weak "ski outfit" and no hat!

[@CMiller-n9r]

Like $275 ticket now? 2025

[@johnjaco5544]

It's totally overcrowded and ruined today It's nothing like you remember.

[@james7474]

This is more like 1990.

[@CMiller-n9r]

No hats, no helmets, slow double chairs

[@CMiller-n9r]

10:10 no hat, no glasses, weak outfit