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Resort Comparison

Crystal MountainvsNorthstar California

Crystal Mountain ski resort
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Crystal Mountain

Cascade Range, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Crystal Mountain
Stat
Northstar California
100 km
Total Piste
100 km
12
Total Lifts
Best20
2,279m
Peak Altitude
Best2,624m
1,158m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 50m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Crystal Mountain wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Scenery & Charm
6category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
7category wins

Tied categories (2)

Apres-SkiIntermediate Terrain

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