with a stop near the top of Chair 1. RFID Lift Pass The RFID lift pass was implemented for the 2011–2012 season. It was designed to combat two issues: long lines at the lifts and long lines at the ticket window. A total of 72 RFID gates were installed over 18 different lifts. The RFID lift pass has a circuit in the ticket that sensors to the gates to open when approached. Mascot Mammoth Mountain has a popular mascot named "Woolly" who can be found skiing around the mountain, taking pictures with guests, and leading events like a Saturday parade for children. He also appears in promotional videos. Many guests consider it lucky when they have a Woolly sighting. According to Powder Magazine, Woolly is the 8th-best mascot (but they would have rated Woolly higher if Woolly didn't also snowboard). Despite the mascot name "Woolly", woolly mammoths never existed in the region. References External links Mammoth Mountain Ski Area web site Mammoth Snowman Snow Report web site Sierra Survey: User's guide to Mammoth and Southern Sierra Nevada The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth A blog which discusses the route to and from Hole in the Wall Alterra Mountain Company Companies based in Mono County, California Inyo National Forest Sierra Nevada (United States) Ski areas and resorts in California Tourist attractions in Mono County, California