northstar is so expensive, if you get a pass and ski ALOT it might be worth paying for, but if you have friends from other places its so expensive for them to get a day pass.squaw was like 350 for a season pass this year and you get a lot better terrain out of the park.
if you're a little park johnny wearing skittle colors who rides to steeze hard and impress the snow-ho's ... go to northstar. if a 40ft cliff doesnt make you shit your pants go to alpine or squaw. boreal is decent early season and night riding for the price.