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Whiteface MountainvsNorthstar California

Whiteface Mountain ski resort
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Whiteface Mountain

Adirondacks, United States

Northstar California ski resort
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Northstar California

Sierra Nevada, United States

Key Statistics

Whiteface Mountain
Stat
Northstar California
100 km
Total Piste
100 km
11
Total Lifts
Best20
1,483m
Peak Altitude
Best2,624m
335m
Base Altitude
Best1,930m
6/10
Snow Reliability
Best7/10
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
2h 30m
Transfer Time
Best45m
Albany International (ALB)
Nearest Airport
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

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Whiteface Mountain wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
4category wins
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Northstar California wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
9category wins

Tied categories (2)

Apres-SkiScenery & Charm

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