Resort Comparison

Steamboat SpringsvsNorthstar California

Steamboat Springs ski resort
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Steamboat Springs

Colorado Rockies, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Steamboat Springs
Stat
Northstar California
185 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
18
Total Lifts
Best20
3,221mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
2,103mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
7/10
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★★
Family Rating
★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
35mBest
Transfer Time
45m
Yampa Valley Regional (HDN)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Steamboat Springs wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
7category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
7category wins

Tied categories (1)

Scenery & Charm

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