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Resort Comparison

Taos Ski ValleyvsWhistler Blackcomb

Taos Ski Valley ski resort
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Taos Ski Valley

Sangre de Cristo Mountains, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Taos Ski Valley
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
93 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
15
Total Lifts
Best37
3,696mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
2,804mBest
Base Altitude
652m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
2h 30m
Transfer Time
Best2h
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

United States flag

Taos Ski Valley wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Value for Money
2category wins
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
12category wins

Tied categories (1)

Advanced Terrain

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