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Resort Comparison

SugarloafvsNorthstar California

Sugarloaf ski resort
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Sugarloaf

Western Maine Mountains, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Sugarloaf
Stat
Northstar California
165 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
15
Total Lifts
Best20
1,291m
Peak Altitude
Best2,624m
478m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
7/10
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
2h
Transfer Time
Best45m
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Sugarloaf wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
4category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
8category wins

Tied categories (3)

Snow ReliabilityApres-SkiScenery & Charm

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Sugarloaf

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