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Resort Comparison

Mount SnowvsNorthstar California

Mount Snow ski resort
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Mount Snow

Vermont, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Mount Snow
Stat
Northstar California
95 km
Total Piste
Best100 km
20
Total Lifts
20
1,094m
Peak Altitude
Best2,624m
576m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
6/10
Snow Reliability
Best7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 30m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Albany (ALB)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Mount Snow wins on

  • Value for Money
1category win
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Northstar California wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
11category wins

Tied categories (3)

Apres-SkiOff-PisteAdvanced Terrain

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