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Resort Comparison

HeavenlyvsNorthstar California

Heavenly ski resort
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Heavenly

Sierra Nevada, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Heavenly
Stat
Northstar California
145 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
28Best
Total Lifts
20
3,060mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
1,938mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
7/10
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 15m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Heavenly wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Apres-Ski
  • 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)

Snow ReliabilityIntermediate Terrain

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