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Palisades TahoevsNorthstar California

Palisades Tahoe ski resort
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Palisades Tahoe

Sierra Nevada, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Palisades Tahoe
Stat
Northstar California
160 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
42Best
Total Lifts
20
2,760mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
1,891m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
7/10
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 15m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Palisades Tahoe wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Scenery & Charm
5category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
6category wins

Tied categories (4)

Snow ReliabilityLift SystemIntermediate TerrainValue for Money

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