Resort Comparison

Big Bear Mountain Resort vs June Mountain

June Mountain excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain, while Big Bear Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

June Mountain leads with 6 wins
Best for Families
June Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
June Mountain

175.5" average season

Best Terrain
June Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value
June Mountain

$99 day pass

Easiest Access
June Mountain

0.5h from MMH

Best Village Vibe
June Mountain

Pleasant base area

Big Bear Mountain Resort
California, USA
$$Ikon
June Mountain
California, USA
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
4+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
7.5
Walkability
6.0
7.0
Village Vibe
6.5
7.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,665'
2,590'
Skiable Area
748 ac
500 ac
Green Runs
25%
20%
Trails
55
35
Lifts
26
7

Getting There

Airport
ONT
MMH
Drive Time
1.5h
0.5h
Road Ease
6.5
6.5

Cost

Passes
Ikon
Ikon
Day Pass
$109
$99
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Big Bear Mountain Resort

65.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

41.9" total

64%

June Mountain

175.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

131.4" total

75%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
176"88"0"
Big Bear Mountain Resort
June Mountain

Key Insights

June Mountain excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain, while Big Bear Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • June Mountain's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Big Bear Mountain Resort's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (748 acres vs 500 acres)
  • June Mountain has greater vertical drop (2,590' vs 1,665'), offering longer runs
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (80% green and blue), while June Mountain skews more advanced (35% black and double black)

Best For

Big Bear Mountain Resort

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

June Mountain

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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