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Resort Comparison

Steamboat SpringsvsWhistler Blackcomb

Steamboat Springs ski resort
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Steamboat Springs

Colorado Rockies, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Steamboat Springs
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
185 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
18
Total Lifts
Best37
3,221mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
2,103mBest
Base Altitude
652m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
★★★★★Best
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
35mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Yampa Valley Regional (HDN)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Steamboat Springs wins on

  • Family Friendliness
  • Value for Money
2category wins
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
10category wins

Tied categories (3)

Snow ReliabilityBeginner SuitabilityAccessibility

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