Resort Comparison

Arapahoe BasinvsNorthstar California

Arapahoe Basin ski resort
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Arapahoe Basin

Colorado Rockies, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Arapahoe Basin
Stat
Northstar California
80 km
Total Piste
Best100 km
9
Total Lifts
Best20
4,000mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
3,286mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 50m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Denver International (DEN)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

Arapahoe Basin
Northstar California
Terrain Variety
7
6
Snow Reliability
9
7
Lift System
6
8
Family Friendliness
4
10
Apres-Ski
5
6
Off-Piste
9
4
Beginner Suitability
3
9
Intermediate Terrain
6
8
Advanced Terrain
10
5
Value for Money
9
5
Accommodation
4
9
Dining
5
8
Accessibility
7
8
Scenery & Charm
8
8
Ski School
5
9

The Verdict

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Arapahoe Basin wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
5category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
9category wins

Tied categories (1)

Scenery & Charm

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