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Resort Comparison

Sunday RivervsNorthstar California

Sunday River ski resort
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Sunday River

Western Maine Mountains, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Sunday River
Stat
Northstar California
130 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
19
Total Lifts
Best20
960m
Peak Altitude
Best2,624m
244m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
6/10
Snow Reliability
Best7/10
★★★★★
Family Rating
★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
1h 15m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Sunday River wins on

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

  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
7category wins

Tied categories (3)

Snow ReliabilityLift SystemApres-Ski

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Sunday River

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