Resort Comparison
VailvsNorthstar California
Vail
Colorado Rockies, United States
Northstar California
Sierra Nevada, United States
Key Statistics
Vail
Stat
Northstar California
193 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
31Best
Total Lifts
20
3,527mBest
Peak Altitude
2,624m
2,457mBest
Base Altitude
1,930m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★☆☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★☆☆
35mBest
Transfer Time
45m
Eagle County Regional (EGE)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)
Category Scores
Vail
Northstar California
Terrain Variety
10
Snow Reliability
8
Lift System
9
Family Friendliness
8
Apres-Ski
9
Off-Piste
9
Beginner Suitability
7
Intermediate Terrain
9
Advanced Terrain
9
Value for Money
3
Accommodation
9
Dining
9
Accessibility
8
Scenery & Charm
8
Ski School
9
The Verdict
Vail wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Lift System
- Apres-Ski
- Off-Piste
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Dining
8category wins
Northstar California wins on
- Family Friendliness
- Beginner Suitability
- Value for Money
3category wins
Tied categories (4)
AccommodationAccessibilityScenery & CharmSki School
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