For the modern family that prefers substance with a unique, laid-back style, Northstar California Resort combines California cool with high-end luxury, on-mountain exhilaration with a sophisticated alpine village atmosphere. Halfway between one of North America's coolest mountain towns and one of the world's most beautiful alpine lakes, Northstar is a destination on the rise, having poured nearly a billion dollars into creating Lake Tahoe's premier luxury snowsports experience. Upscale shops,refined dining and Lake Tahoe's only five-star slopeside lodging is married to impeccable grooming, incredible tree skiing and enough variety to challenge every level of skier (and world-class terrain parks to keep the kids busy).
Those who come to Northstar know what they're looking for. Sometimes it's adventure, sometimes it's to learn, sometimes it's to relax in a welcoming place with family and friends. No matter what that experience is, they'll find it to be exactly the way it should be.
Skiable Acres: 3,170
Trails: 97
Vertical Drop: 2,280 ft (695 m)
Beginner: 13%
Intermediate: 60%
Advanced: 27%
Elevation (Summit): 8,610 ft (2,624 m)
Elevation (Mid-Mtn): 6,800 ft (2,073 m)
Elevation (Village): 6,330 ft (1,929 m)
Longest Run: 1.4 miles, Logger's Loop
Winter Season: Mid-Nov. to Mid-April
Gladed Tree Skiing: 7 trails, 600+ acres
Avg. Annual Snowfall: 350 in (9 m)
Gate-Accessed Advanced Terrain:347 acres (Sawtooth Ridge, White Rabbit)*
Avg. Daytime High:43°F (6°C) Nov. - April
Overnight Low: 21°F (-6°C) Nov. - April
Snowmaking Coverage: 50% (largest snowmaking system in N. Lake Tahoe)
On-Mountain Dining:Mid-mtn, Summit, Zephyr Lodge, Ritz-Carlton
Gondolas: 2 (1 express, 1 pulse)
Six-Pack Express: 1 (chondola)
Quad Express Chairs: 7
Quad Fixed-Grip Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 2
Tow/Surface Lifts: 2
Magic Carpets: 5
Uphill Capacity: 34,799 skiers per hour
Snow Tubing:Lift-accessed
Child Care: Licensed (ages 2+)
Overnight Ski/Board Check: Yes