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Resort Comparison

Stevens PassvsNorthstar California

Stevens Pass ski resort
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Stevens Pass

Cascade Range, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Stevens Pass
Stat
Northstar California
57 km
Total Piste
Best100 km
12
Total Lifts
Best20
1,856m
Peak Altitude
Best2,624m
1,241m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 30m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Stevens Pass wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
5category wins
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Northstar California wins on

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

Tied categories (3)

Intermediate TerrainAccessibilityScenery & Charm

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