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Resort Comparison

VailvsWhistler Blackcomb

Vail ski resort
United States flag

Vail

Colorado Rockies, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Vail
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
193 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
31
Total Lifts
Best37
3,527mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
2,457mBest
Base Altitude
652m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★☆☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★☆☆
35mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Eagle County Regional (EGE)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

Vail
Whistler Blackcomb
Terrain Variety
10
10
Snow Reliability
8
8
Lift System
9
10
Family Friendliness
8
8
Apres-Ski
9
9
Off-Piste
9
10
Beginner Suitability
7
8
Intermediate Terrain
9
10
Advanced Terrain
9
10
Value for Money
3
5
Accommodation
9
9
Dining
9
9
Accessibility
8
7
Scenery & Charm
8
10
Ski School
9
9

The Verdict

United States flag

Vail wins on

  • Accessibility
1category win
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Lift System
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Scenery & Charm
7category wins

Tied categories (7)

Terrain VarietySnow ReliabilityFamily FriendlinessApres-SkiAccommodationDiningSki School

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