Northstar California Overview

Northstar California

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Northstar California offers an excellent family experience. The area boasts a vertical drop of 2,280 feet, its longest run is a thigh-taxing 1.3 miles long. Northstar's mix of runs is 25 percent beginner and advanced, and 50 percent intermediate. Ski or ride on 2,420 acres of terrain.

Elevation

Summit

8610 Ft.
Vertical Drop

2280 Ft.
Base

6330 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

13%

Intermediate Runs

60%

Advanced Runs

27%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

1.4

Skiable Terrain

3170

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 20
Gondolas & Trams: 2
High Speed Sixes: 1
High Speed Quads: 7
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 7

Common Misspellings

Norhtstar, North Star, Northstar-At-Tahoe, Northstarattaho, Northstarattahoe, Northstarlaketahoe, Nothstar

Contact Details

PO Box 129

Truckee, 96160

Phone: 800-GO-NORTH

northstarattahoe@vailresorts.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 18, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 17, 2012

Projected Days Open: 149

Days Open Last Year: 135

Years Open: 40

Average Snowfall: 350

Northstar California Reviews

by Werewolf Mar 6, 2012
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 3.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 2.0
Great resort

Pros: Less crowded, good lifts, diverse slopes
Cons: Unpredictable snow
by rbericson Feb 19, 2012
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 0.0
Better than expected

Pros: Great snowmaking/grooming and great attitude
Cons: Some runs closed, no tree skiing
by angelsix Feb 13, 2012
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 5.0
- Nightlife 4.0
Go & have fun

Pros: Best snow making; lots of variety
Cons: Not the best for super experts