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AltavsNorthstar California

Alta ski resort
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Alta

Wasatch Range, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Alta
Stat
Northstar California
97 km
Total Piste
Best100 km
11
Total Lifts
Best20
3,216mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
2,600mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
45m
Transfer Time
45m
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

Alta
Northstar California
Terrain Variety
8
6
Snow Reliability
10
7
Lift System
7
8
Family Friendliness
4
10
Apres-Ski
5
6
Off-Piste
10
4
Beginner Suitability
5
9
Intermediate Terrain
6
8
Advanced Terrain
10
5
Value for Money
8
5
Accommodation
6
9
Dining
5
8
Accessibility
8
8
Scenery & Charm
9
8
Ski School
7
9

The Verdict

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Alta wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Scenery & Charm
6category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Ski School
8category wins

Tied categories (1)

Accessibility

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