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AspenvsWhistler Blackcomb

Aspen ski resort
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Aspen

Colorado Rockies, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Aspen
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
330 kmBest
Total Piste
243 km
41Best
Total Lifts
37
3,813mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
2,422mBest
Base Altitude
652m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★☆☆☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★☆☆
10mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Aspen/Pitkin County (ASE)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

Aspen
Whistler Blackcomb
Terrain Variety
10
10
Snow Reliability
8
8
Lift System
8
10
Family Friendliness
7
8
Apres-Ski
10
9
Off-Piste
9
10
Beginner Suitability
7
8
Intermediate Terrain
9
10
Advanced Terrain
9
10
Value for Money
1
5
Accommodation
10
9
Dining
10
9
Accessibility
9
7
Scenery & Charm
9
10
Ski School
9
9

The Verdict

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Aspen wins on

  • Apres-Ski
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
4category wins
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Scenery & Charm
8category wins

Tied categories (3)

Terrain VarietySnow ReliabilitySki School

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