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AltavsWhistler Blackcomb

Alta ski resort
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Alta

Wasatch Range, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Alta
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
97 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
11
Total Lifts
Best37
3,216mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
2,600mBest
Base Altitude
652m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
45mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Alta wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Value for Money
  • Accessibility
3category wins
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
10category wins

Tied categories (2)

Off-PisteAdvanced Terrain

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