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Resort Comparison

Crested ButtevsWhistler Blackcomb

Crested Butte ski resort
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Crested Butte

Elk Mountains, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Crested Butte
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
120 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
16
Total Lifts
Best37
3,704mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
2,856mBest
Base Altitude
652m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
45mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Crested Butte wins on

  • Value for Money
1category win
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

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

Tied categories (3)

Snow ReliabilityOff-PisteAdvanced Terrain

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