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Resort Comparison

Mad River GlenvsNorthstar California

Mad River Glen ski resort
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Mad River Glen

Green Mountains, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Mad River Glen
Stat
Northstar California
56 km
Total Piste
Best100 km
5
Total Lifts
Best20
1,090m
Peak Altitude
Best2,624m
579m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
7/10
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★☆☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
55m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Burlington International (BTV)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

Mad River Glen
Northstar California
Terrain Variety
5
6
Snow Reliability
7
7
Lift System
4
8
Family Friendliness
3
10
Apres-Ski
5
6
Off-Piste
8
4
Beginner Suitability
3
9
Intermediate Terrain
4
8
Advanced Terrain
10
5
Value for Money
7
5
Accommodation
5
9
Dining
5
8
Accessibility
7
8
Scenery & Charm
8
8
Ski School
4
9

The Verdict

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Mad River Glen wins on

  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
3category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
10category wins

Tied categories (2)

Snow ReliabilityScenery & Charm

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