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Taos Ski ValleyvsNorthstar California

Taos Ski Valley ski resort
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Taos Ski Valley

Sangre de Cristo Mountains, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Taos Ski Valley
Stat
Northstar California
93 km
Total Piste
Best100 km
15
Total Lifts
Best20
3,696mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
2,804mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
2h 30m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Taos Ski Valley 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
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
8category wins

Tied categories (2)

Apres-SkiScenery & Charm

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