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Resort Comparison

TelluridevsNorthstar California

Telluride ski resort
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Telluride

San Juan Mountains, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Telluride
Stat
Northstar California
177 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
19
Total Lifts
Best20
4,006mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
2,659mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★☆☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★☆☆
15mBest
Transfer Time
45m
Telluride Regional (TEX)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

Telluride
Northstar California
Terrain Variety
8
6
Snow Reliability
9
7
Lift System
8
8
Family Friendliness
7
10
Apres-Ski
9
6
Off-Piste
9
4
Beginner Suitability
5
9
Intermediate Terrain
8
8
Advanced Terrain
9
5
Value for Money
2
5
Accommodation
9
9
Dining
9
8
Accessibility
5
8
Scenery & Charm
10
8
Ski School
8
9

The Verdict

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Telluride wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Dining
  • Scenery & Charm
7category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Value for Money
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
5category wins

Tied categories (3)

Lift SystemIntermediate TerrainAccommodation

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