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Resort Comparison

Mammoth MountainvsNorthstar California

Mammoth Mountain ski resort
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Mammoth Mountain

Sierra Nevada, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Mammoth Mountain
Stat
Northstar California
150 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
25Best
Total Lifts
20
3,369mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
2,425mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
7/10
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
10mBest
Transfer Time
45m
Mammoth Yosemite (MMH)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Mammoth Mountain wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Accessibility
  • Scenery & Charm
10category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Ski School
5category wins

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