Resort Comparison
Arapahoe BasinvsNorthstar California

Arapahoe Basin
Colorado Rockies, United States

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