🏔️ The Family Ski Season Starts Here: June Opens Dec 20

The SoCal secret to family ski days without the stress—or the lift ticket bill.”

🎉 JUNE MOUNTAIN OPENS NEXT SATURDAY: DEC 20 🎿

🎁 Kids Ski Free + Mega Perks = Best Family Ski Day Ever

Hey Ski Fam,

Got plans next weekend? You do now. June Mountain opens for the season Saturday, December 20—and it’s dropping more than snow. It’s dropping costs for families. 🤑

Because here’s the deal that’s almost too good to be true:
🎉 Kids 12 & under ski FREE. All. Season. Long.

Yes, FREE—no fine print, no hassle, no kidding. 🙌

🏔️ Why June is California’s Best-Kept Family Secret

When I first took my daughter Quinn to June, she was 4, barely keeping her goggles straight, and more into snow angels than ski turns. But that first chair ride on J1? She was hooked.

There’s a magic to June. No stress. No chaos. Just wide-open runs, super chill vibes, and that feeling that you’ve found the mountain you wish you grew up skiing on.

It’s a SoCal weekend warrior’s paradise—especially when you’ve got little rippers in tow.

🎫 Got a Pass? Your Perks at June Are Pretty Sweet

Bring your June Mountain Pass, Ikon Pass, or Ikon Base Pass and get ready for a ton of extras that make your wallet and your weekend smile:

🛍️ Perks Breakdown:

  • 25% OFF lift tickets for friends & family

  • Discounts on group lessons – learn more, spend less

  • Rental & repair savings – keep your gear (and your bank account) happy

  • Lodging discounts – snooze in style

  • Dining & retail perks – fuel up without forking over too much cash

⚠️ Heads up: Ikon Base Pass has blackout dates at June:
Dec 27–31, Jan 17–18, Feb 14–15

📍 Opening Day: Saturday, December 20

Here’s what’s going down:

  • 🎿 First tracks of the season (get there early!)

  • 🎈 Free skiing for kids 12 and under

  • ❄️ Low-key crowd, high-stoke energy

  • ☕ Cocoa, chill, and cruisy vibes at the lodge

🎁 Free Sticker Drop — Need a Stocking Stuffer? I Got You 🎄

I’m sending out limited edition Ski SoCal retro stickers — they’re weatherproof, mountain-approved, and ready to slap on your helmet, Hydroflask, or gear bin.

✔️ Retro style
✔️ Weatherproof vinyl
✔️ Looks fast even when you’re standing still

Perfect for last-minute gifts or stocking stuffers that say, "Yeah, I ski" 🧦❄️

Already got one? Snap a pic and tag us on socials — you might just land a feature!

🧭 The Big June Vibe

June isn’t Mammoth—and that’s the point.

It’s easier to park. Easier to ski. Easier to relax.
It’s the place to teach your kids how to carve without the chaos.
It’s the place where locals wave from the chair.
It’s the place where memories don’t cost a fortune.

💥 What’s the Lesson?

Start your season with something that feels like a warm hug in ski form. That’s June.

Fewer crowds. Bigger smiles. And the priceless perk of seeing your kids fall in love with snow—without falling into credit card debt.

🏔️ Snow is falling. Joy is free. Go where the mountain meets the heart. 💙

📝 FAX: Frequently Asked X-plained

  1. When does June open?
    → Saturday, December 20, 2024

  2. Is the kids ski free thing for real?
    → 100%. Kids 12 & under ski free all season

  3. Can I use my Ikon/Base/June pass?
    → Yep! Just watch for Base Pass blackout dates

  4. Can I bring friends for less?
    → Yes! You get 25% off single-day lift tickets for friends & family

  5. Can kids get those discounts too?
    → Nope—because they already ski free 🎉

  6. Is June good for beginners?
    → Perfect. Wide-open, welcoming terrain

  7. Where do I get lift tickets for my friends?
    → Redeem online through your pass portal

  8. Are there lodging discounts with my pass?
    → You bet. Passholders save at select properties

  9. Can I rent gear at June?
    → Yep! And you save if you’re a passholder

  10. Do I need to reserve?
    → You should! Especially during holidays or powder weekends

🎯 Ready, Set, June!

It’s not just another opening day.
It’s the opening of something better:
More memories, more family time, more skiing for less.

🗣️ Got questions? Drop them below.
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See you on the slopes,
Sasha “Ski Smart, Ski Strong” Everett ⛷️✨

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