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Mt Baker Ski AreavsWhistler Blackcomb

Mt Baker Ski Area ski resort
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Mt Baker Ski Area

Cascade Range, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Mt Baker Ski Area
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
40 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
10
Total Lifts
Best37
1,542m
Peak Altitude
Best2,284m
1,067mBest
Base Altitude
652m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1hBest
Transfer Time
2h
Bellingham International (BLI)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

Mt Baker Ski Area
Whistler Blackcomb
Terrain Variety
7
10
Snow Reliability
10
8
Lift System
6
10
Family Friendliness
5
8
Apres-Ski
4
9
Off-Piste
10
10
Beginner Suitability
5
8
Intermediate Terrain
6
10
Advanced Terrain
9
10
Value for Money
8
5
Accommodation
3
9
Dining
4
9
Accessibility
7
7
Scenery & Charm
9
10
Ski School
5
9

The Verdict

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Mt Baker Ski Area wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Value for Money
2category wins
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
11category wins

Tied categories (2)

Off-PisteAccessibility

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