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Palisades TahoevsWhistler Blackcomb

Palisades Tahoe ski resort
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Palisades Tahoe

Sierra Nevada, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Palisades Tahoe
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
160 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
42Best
Total Lifts
37
2,760mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
1,891mBest
Base Altitude
652m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 15mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Palisades Tahoe wins on

No outright category wins

0category wins
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
13category wins

Tied categories (2)

Value for MoneyAccessibility

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