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Resort Comparison

SnowbirdvsNorthstar California

Snowbird ski resort
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Snowbird

Wasatch Range, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Snowbird
Stat
Northstar California
100 km
Total Piste
100 km
14
Total Lifts
Best20
3,352mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
2,469mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
40mBest
Transfer Time
45m
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Snowbird wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Accessibility
  • Scenery & Charm
7category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Ski School
7category wins

Tied categories (1)

Lift System

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