June Mountain Ski Area vs Palisades Tahoe

June Mountain Ski Area (California) and Palisades Tahoe (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatJune Mountain Ski AreaPalisades Tahoe
Vertical drop2,526 ft (770 m)2,539 ft (774 m)
Summit elevation10,138 ft8,740 ft
Base elevation7,612 ft6,201 ft
Lifts731
Runs41109
Beginner terrain35%14%
Intermediate terrain45%42%
Expert terrain20%44%
Night skiingNoNo

Palisades Tahoe has the bigger vertical (2,539 ft vs 2,526 ft); Palisades Tahoe has more runs (109 vs 41); Palisades Tahoe skews more expert (44% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
June Mountain Ski AreaIkon Pass: unlimited days
Palisades TahoeIkon Pass: unlimited days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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