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Resort Comparison

Whistler BlackcombvsNorthstar California

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Whistler Blackcomb
Stat
Northstar California
243 kmBest
Total Piste
100 km
37Best
Total Lifts
20
2,284m
Peak Altitude
Best2,624m
652m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
2h
Transfer Time
Best45m
Vancouver International (YVR)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Dining
  • Scenery & Charm
9category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Accessibility
3category wins

Tied categories (3)

Value for MoneyAccommodationSki School

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