2012 Nike Outpost in Mammoth

The Nike Outpost in Mammoth Re-Opens For The Summer of 2012
By Rich Gonzalez
Editor, DyeStatCal/ESPNHS (July 14, 2012) - Despite concerns that have come in from the local running community, it appears that the recent bankruptcy filing by the city of Mammoth Lakes will have no effect on the annual migration boon to the famed altitude-training locale.
"From what I gather, it'll be business as usual," said Scott Lash, a Pacer for Nike L.A. who'll be co-hosting at the popular "Nike Outpost" cabin this summer. "It seems like the city is pressing forward without cutting key corners."
Summertime is always a particularly busy time in the otherwise sparsely populated resort town located roughly 300 miles north of Los Angeles. That's when legions of pro, collegiate and high school runners and teams converge on the locale for quality altitude training as a precursor to their upcoming cross-country seasons.
Lash said the city aims to continue expanding its reputation as a leading running hub.
"I met with the Director of Tourism there and it's clear they are trying to define (Mammoth Lakes) as the global altitude destination (for runners)" said Lash. "They want to welcome competitive runners year-round for their training, make it even more conducive to team training, build altitude houses and more."
The Nike Outpost will be among the central gathering points for most runners, located at 126 Old Mammoth Road, Suite #101. Open every Monday through Saturday from July 16th to August 24th, it will house various running parties and Olympic viewing parties nightly at 7:30 p.m. during the Olympic Games.
"We want to provide a 'safe house' for runners," said Lash. "All schools will still do their own thing. We just want to supplement their needs in any helpful way we can. They can borrow a new pair of shoes, borrow a watch, borrow foam rollers to aid while stretching, whatever we can do to help."
Coaches can also schedule a 'college night', where individuals such as Nike's Tim Ramirez and Brendan Gregg can share their own experiences on how to make college destination decisions, what to expect at the next level, and so on.
Other options and activities at the Nike Outpost include the use of the popular Photo Booth machine, ping-pong tables, and more.
Details and RSVP links appear below.