Resort Comparison
Mt Baker Ski AreavsKirkwood Mountain Resort
Mt Baker Ski Area
Cascade Range, United States
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Sierra Nevada, United States
Key Statistics
Mt Baker Ski Area
Stat
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
40 km
Total Piste
Best61 km
10
Total Lifts
Best15
1,542m
Peak Altitude
Best2,987m
1,067m
Base Altitude
Best2,377m
9/10
Snow Reliability
9/10
Local
Ski Pass
Epic
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1hBest
Transfer Time
2h
Bellingham International (BLI)
Nearest Airport
RNO - Reno-Tahoe International
Difficulty Distribution
Mt Baker Ski Area
Beginner 5/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 9/10
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Beginner 0/10Intermediate 0/10Advanced 0/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Mt Baker Ski Area
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
7
N/A
Snow Reliability
10
N/A
Lift System
6
N/A
Family Friendliness
5
N/A
Apres-Ski
4
N/A
Off-Piste
10
N/A
Beginner Suitability
5
N/A
Intermediate Terrain
6
N/A
Advanced Terrain
9
N/A
Value for Money
8
N/A
Accommodation
3
N/A
Dining
4
N/A
Accessibility
7
N/A
Scenery & Charm
9
N/A
Ski School
5
N/A
The Verdict
Mt Baker Ski Area wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Off-Piste
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Value for Money
- Accommodation
- Dining
- Accessibility
- Scenery & Charm
- Ski School
15category wins
Kirkwood Mountain Resort wins on
No outright category wins
0category wins
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Mt Baker Ski Area
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
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