Resort Comparison

Northstar California vs Stowe Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Northstar California leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Northstar California

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Northstar California

195.1" average season

Best Terrain

Northstar California

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Stowe Mountain Resort

Best bang for buck

Easiest Access

Stowe Mountain Resort

0.8h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Northstar California

World-class village experience

Northstar California

California, United States

$$$Epic

Stowe Mountain Resort

Vermont, United States

$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.5

7.5

—

Walkability

8.8

6.5

—

Village Vibe

9.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,280'

2,160'

—

Skiable Area

3,170 ac

485 ac

—

Green Runs

13%

16%

—

Trails

100

116

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

RNO

BTV

—

Drive Time

0.8h

—

Road Ease

6.5

7.0

—

Cost

Passes

Epic

—

Day Pass

$220

$199

—

Cost Tier

Premium

—

Village

Dining

Good

Excellent

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Northstar California

California, United States

$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

8.8

Village Vibe

9.0

Mountain

Vertical2,280'

Skiable Area3,170 ac

Green Runs13%

Trails100

Getting There

AirportRNO

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$220

Cost TierPremium

Stowe Mountain Resort

Vermont, United States

$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

9.0

Mountain

Vertical2,160'

Skiable Area485 ac

Green Runs16%

Trails116

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$199

Cost TierPremium

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