June Mountain vs Sugar Bowl
Comparing June Mountain (CA) and Sugar Bowl (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
June Mountain
June Lake, CA
Ikon pass
Window price$115
Online (advance)$75
Season pass$1,329
Sugar Bowl
Norden, CA
Mountain Collective pass
Window price$149
Online (advance)$89
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Side-by-side
| Stat | June Mountain | Sugar Bowl | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $115 | $149 | June Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $75 | $89 | June Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,329 | — | June Mountain |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 500" | Sugar Bowl |
| Skiable acres | 1,500 | 1,650 | Sugar Bowl |
| Vertical drop | 2,590' | 1,500' | June Mountain |
| Runs | 41 | 103 | Sugar Bowl |
| Lifts | 6 | 13 | Sugar Bowl |
| Summit elevation | 10,135' | 8,383' | June Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 17% | June Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 38% | Sugar Bowl |
| Average lift wait | — | 7 min | Sugar Bowl |
The Match
June Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($75 vs $89 entry). Sugar Bowl sees more snow (500" vs 300"). Pass affiliation: June Mountain is Ikon, Sugar Bowl is Mountain Collective.