The Excessive West Saloon has lengthy been a not-to-miss après-ski vacation spot in Park Metropolis, Utah. The distillery makes implausible whiskey — and it occurs to take a seat on the base of the mountain, with loads of house for folks to unfold out and lift a glass after an epic day on the slopes. It's an environment so implausible that the oldsters from Excessive West figured they might take their present on the highway. So this winter, they've headed even farther west to Mammoth Mountain in California.

Mammoth Mountain's Excessive West Whiskey Outpost throughout the winter ski season Credit score: Courtesy of Excessive West Whiskey

At Mammoth, company can expertise two Excessive West pop-up whiskey lounges serving up scorching toddies to maintain you heat. The primary is Bar Crawler at The Outpost. To get there, you must enterprise to the bottom of the mountain, the place you’ll be able to ski proper as much as the bar. When you've hopped out of your skis or snowboard, you'll be rewarded with each a stunning drink menu, together with favorites like previous fashioneds, horse's necks, and naturally, scorching toddies, a hearty chew to eat, and a shocking view of the snow-capped mountains and valleys. The pop-up is open each Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mammoth Mountain's Excessive West Whiskey Outpost throughout the winter ski season Credit score: Courtesy of Excessive West Whiskey

When you don't make it to the again of the mountain, you’ll be able to at all times hit the second Excessive West lounge; for après-ski sips, skiers and riders can head to The Dry Creek Bar Deck at Mammoth Mountain Inn for extra Excessive West-style hospitality. This Western-inspired whiskey lounge additionally options Excessive West specialty cocktails and is open each Thursday to Sunday from 3 to six p.m.

Mammoth Mountain's Excessive West Whiskey Outpost throughout the winter ski season Credit score: Courtesy of Excessive West Whiskey

Excessive West can be internet hosting loads of video games and giveaways at its pop-ups, together with a little bit spin-the-wheel recreation for prizes like headbands, flasks, candles, pins, and keychains. Every drink buy additionally features a raffle ticket, so you may go house with a Excessive West memento out of your journey. And, the pop-ups have shotskis readily available, for these teams actually trying to make recollections. Simply ensure that to go to Mammoth earlier than Mar. 13 when the pop-up closes.