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Resort Comparison

Sun ValleyvsWhistler Blackcomb

Sun Valley ski resort
United States flag

Sun Valley

Sawtooth Range, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Sun Valley
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
145 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
18
Total Lifts
Best37
2,799mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
1,750mBest
Base Altitude
652m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
15mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

United States flag

Sun Valley wins on

  • Accessibility
1category win
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

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

Tied categories (4)

Family FriendlinessBeginner SuitabilityValue for MoneyAccommodation

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