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Resort Comparison

BreckenridgevsNorthstar California

Breckenridge ski resort
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Breckenridge

Colorado Rockies, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Breckenridge
Stat
Northstar California
200 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
35Best
Total Lifts
20
3,914mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
2,926mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
2h
Transfer Time
Best45m
Denver International (DEN)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Breckenridge wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Scenery & Charm
7category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Accommodation
  • Accessibility
4category wins

Tied categories (4)

Intermediate TerrainValue for MoneyDiningSki School

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Breckenridge

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