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SnowbasinvsNorthstar California

Snowbasin ski resort
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Snowbasin

Wasatch Range, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Snowbasin
Stat
Northstar California
97 km
Total Piste
Best100 km
12
Total Lifts
Best20
2,921mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
1,924m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
55m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Snowbasin wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
6category wins
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Northstar California wins on

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

Tied categories (3)

Intermediate TerrainDiningScenery & Charm

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