Top Of The World is the high point of the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. In winter, skiers and boarders carve steep and sweet descents like Dave's, Upper Dry Creek, Climax, Hangman's, and Cornice. In summer, mountain bikers brave the world famous Kamikaze Downhill. The summit also offers expansive views for scenic riders. Visit the nature interpretive center downstairs in the gondola building. New for 2019 is a zipline dropping thousands of feet from the top of the mountain over Chair One to the Main Lodge (!).
Ski patrol staffs an aid room here. An avalanche rescue dog is on duty most days during ski season. Visit to see Atlas and his patroller handler Matt. Or Chief and his patroller handler Scott. The newer dogs are Duke, Trico and Luna. Support Mammoth Mountain's organized avalanche dog program by purchasing a styling Eastside K-9 tshirt.
The most reasonable approach year round is via the Panorama Gondola lift. Alternatively, in summer months hike the trail from Twin Lakes campground, or bike up Roadrunner cat track.
Placed 4th of July closing day (!) of the 2006 ski season, the HideAKey container holds a small log and geonote. The cache is set unobtrusively. Snow may render it inaccessible in winter. Please rehide it the same way.
PLEASE DO NOT ask ski patrol where the cache is located. Annoy ski patrol and its days are numbered! I have maintained this cache successfully for both riders and sightseers since 2006. Be discreet as you will likely have lots of folks around, and some may be watching from nearby inside. Enjoy!