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Marmot BasinvsNorthstar California

Marmot Basin ski resort
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Marmot Basin

Alberta, Canada

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Marmot Basin
Stat
Northstar California
90 km
Total Piste
Best100 km
10
Total Lifts
Best20
2,612m
Peak Altitude
Best2,624m
1,697m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
6/10
Snow Reliability
Best7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
5h
Transfer Time
Best45m
Edmonton (YEG)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Marmot Basin wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Scenery & Charm
5category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
9category wins

Tied categories (1)

Snow Reliability

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