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Resort Comparison

Big SkyvsWhistler Blackcomb

Big Sky ski resort
United States flag

Big Sky

Montana Rockies, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Big Sky
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
240 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
36
Total Lifts
Best37
3,403mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
2,090mBest
Base Altitude
652m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 20mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

United States flag

Big Sky wins on

  • Value for Money
1category win
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb wins on

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

Tied categories (5)

Terrain VarietySnow ReliabilityOff-PisteAdvanced TerrainScenery & Charm

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