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Resort Comparison

TelluridevsWhistler Blackcomb

Telluride ski resort
United States flag

Telluride

San Juan Mountains, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Telluride
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
177 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
19
Total Lifts
Best37
4,006mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
2,659mBest
Base Altitude
652m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★☆☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★☆☆
15mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Telluride Regional (TEX)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

United States flag

Telluride wins on

  • Snow Reliability
1category win
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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
10category wins

Tied categories (4)

Apres-SkiAccommodationDiningScenery & Charm

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