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Northstar Ski Resort
One of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Northstar has a reciprocal lift pass system with Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Sierra at Tahoe, and Squaw Valley. Between them they access over 17,000 acres (6,800 ha) of skiing. Northstar itself has 2,420 acres (979 ha) of skiable terrain and excellent snowmaking capabilities. With the ability to cover 24 football fields with a foot (30 cm) of snow in 24 hours, it can open early with a full mountain. The ski season runs from mid-November to mid-April. Peak season is November 25th to December 31st, and Jaunary 14th to February 19th. There are 16 lifts serving the all-ability ski trails, six terrain parks, two halfpipes and facilities for cross-country skiing and tubing.
Northstar at a glance
On the mountain
Ski area
Northstar’s gladed ski area will appeal mostly to intermediates and beginners. Half the trails are for intermediates and although there is plenty of terrain for both beginners and advanced skiers and riders, experts are likely to be a little disappointed. more...
Lift system
Northstar has six high-speed quads, one triple chair that accesses the East Ridge, and a double chair that brings you to the freestyle terrain park. more...
Ski schools & guiding
There is one ski school, located at mid-mountain, which opens 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The maximum class size is 20 (too many!), but there are lots of different options for individual and smaller group lessons. more...
Beginner
The beginner area under the Bear Paw chair is ideal for first timers, with several trails all in one spot. more...
Intermediate
With around 50 percent of the trails at Northstar designated suitable for intermediates, there are good long trails from the top of the mountain to the bottom. more...
Advanced
Advanced skiers have 25 percent of the mountain to entertain them. more...
Boarding & freestyle
Northstar is fairly easy for snowboarders to get around as most chairlifts have a continual fall line back to the bottom. more...
Mountain restaurants
There are two mountain restaurants serving international, traditional, self-service, and fast food. more...
Ski Map
- open Northstar Ski map
Off the mountain
Village
Few resorts have undertaken a more ambitious overhaul than Northstar-at-Tahoe. At the heart of the resort’s renaissance is the brand new Village at Northstar. more...
Accommodation
Lodging at the Village at Northstar is generally very high-end. But the exquisite accommodations come with a hefty pricetag. Expect to pay, but expect quality. more...
Après-ski
The two best places for après ski are the Alpine Bar in the village, and on the mountain the deck at the Lodge at Big Springs. more...
Other information
If you’re tired of skiing and want to try something different, Northstar has 30 miles (50 km) of cross-country terrain, full work-out facilities at the Swim & Racquet Club, tubing and ice-skating. more...
Getting there
Northstar is located halfway between Truckee and the north shore of Lake Tahoe. more...
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Ski Area
| Base | 6,330 ft 1,929 m |
| Summit | 8,610 ft 2,624 m |
| Elevation | 2,280 ft 695 m |
| Area size | 2,420 a 979 ha |
Trails/runs
| Number of trails | 35 |
| Advanced | 25 % |
| Intermediate | 50 % |
| Beginner | 25 % |
Lifts
| Gondolas | 1 |
| Surface lifts | 2 |
