User-Generated Reviews for Northstar California

Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Northstar California to better plan your ski trip. Northstar California reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 4.1

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.2
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 58.5
  • Terrain Park
  • 4.0
  • Nightlife
  • 2.8

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 39%
  • Beginner
  • 27%
  • Families
  • 44%
  • Intermediate
  • 50%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 26%
  • Advanced
  • 27%

Helpful Highlights:

Northstar is a full scale Vail owned resort...and its very high end. If thats your thing you'll love this place. I came to board here after not touching a b...

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  • 3

    Ok but not great

    by EastCoastChris - 6th March 2013

    Pros: Nice full scale resort

    Cons: Customer service isn't great, very expensive

    Northstar is a full scale Vail owned resort...and its very high end. If thats your thing you'll love this place. I came to board here after not touching a b... Full review

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  • 5

    Great Resort

    by Tahoe4life - 23rd December 2012

    Pros: Family Friendly,

    Cons: Expensive

    boarded here a bunch of times, great instructors rather long lines though... Tons of terrain and very fun oh and i hear this year is one for the making... Full review

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  • 4

    Great resort

    by Werewolf - 6th March 2012

    Pros: Less crowded, good lifts, diverse slopes

    Cons: Unpredictable snow

    Great family resort. Village is awesome for non-skiers and apres ski. A lot of groomers for long runs. Lift set up is pretty cool, you can avoid certain ... Full review

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  • 4

    Better than expected

    by rbericson - 19th February 2012

    Pros: Great snowmaking/grooming and great attitude

    Cons: Some runs closed, no tree skiing

    We skied Northstar Feb. 6 and 8, having long ago booked our lodging and flights. (We live in upstate New York.) We knew of the shortage of snow but were del... Full review

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  • 5

    Go & have fun

    by angelsix - 13th February 2012

    Pros: Best snow making; lots of variety

    Cons: Not the best for super experts

    In this drought season, Northstar is clearly the best around the lake. The extent of good quality skiable runs is astonishing. Squaw ran out of water.... Full review

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  • 5

    2011 Boarding

    by royyer3 - 20th December 2011

    Pros: Fun day out on the slopes. Back side was open.=))

    Cons: Where is the rest of the snow???

    Even though we haven't had a ton of snow this season the man made snow is pretty good if you still are considering going. The park they had set up was fun.... Full review

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