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Arapahoe BasinvsWhistler Blackcomb

Arapahoe Basin ski resort
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Arapahoe Basin

Colorado Rockies, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Arapahoe Basin
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
80 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
9
Total Lifts
Best37
4,000mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
3,286mBest
Base Altitude
652m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 50mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Denver International (DEN)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Arapahoe Basin wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Value for Money
2category wins
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
11category wins

Tied categories (2)

Advanced TerrainAccessibility

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