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...

Displaying 25 - 30 of 66 Reviews

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  • 5

    northstar

    by nblee71 - 12th March 2009

    Pros: park, family resort, staff

    Cons: parking/shuttle to mountain

    northstar is a nice resort with a little something for everyone. the only con is the parking... Full review

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  • 4

    Solid resort for park rats & families

    by AJJ - 19th February 2009

    Pros: Great park & pipe is usually well maintained

    Cons: Not enough advanced terrain

    Northstar is a great resort for families as most runs are in the beginner to intermediate category. There is lots of discussion about the Forest Service gr... Full review

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  • 5

    awsome runs in the trees nice pregression park

    by dlayyed09 - 3rd February 2009

    Pros: long cross runs

    Cons: saturdays

    it was overall good the margaritas were good as long as you drank topshelf.liked the top bars drinks at the summit better than lodge.... Full review

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  • 4

    What i think of North Star

    by aaronucsd - 21st January 2009

    Pros: Great night life

    Cons: too crowded

    not recommended if you like to go here if you into getting good runs without waiting too long, but for family it's not bad. ... Full review

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  • 2

    overpriced

    by skiduude - 19th January 2009

    Pros: good mountain, good for intermediate skiers/boarders

    Cons: Poor planning, overbuilding, overpriced, commercialized

    They say they are a family resort, but with these prices they are only fit for rich families. Commercialized and oversold, very crowded.... Full review

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  • 4

    Northstar-at-Tahoe Review

    by yeshua - 31st December 2008

    Pros: large mountain, interesting runs, powder snow

    Cons: expensive, long lift lines

    This mountain is great. It has nice long cruisers perfect for beginners and intermediates, and quite a few steep runs for those who want a little challenge.... Full review

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