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

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

175.5" average season

Best Terrain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

0.5h from MMH

Best Village Vibe

Pleasant base area

Big Bear Mountain Resort

California, USA

$$Ikon

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

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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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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

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Guides

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