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

    Northstar-At-Tahoe Review

    by jdhillebr - 23rd December 2008

    Pros: Lots of varied terrain, large terrain park, close to Truckee

    Cons: Huge crowds, long lines.

    My experiences at Northstar-At-Tahoe (NS), has left me not really wanting to go back, due primarily to the cost and the crowds that tend to accumulate there... Full review

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  • 5

    Kevin

    by snowman67 - 1st December 2008

    Pros: Food

    Cons: a lot of people

    i love this mountain. i have been going here since i was 3 years old and i love it. it never gets old for me. i am going to continue to keep coming here bec... Full review

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  • 3

    Northstar Review

    by psuguy43094 - 5th November 2008

    Pros: nice mountain

    Cons: pricey, backside is icy, overcrowded

    I have been skiing may places and northstar is not exactly at the top of my list. Although I thought the skiing was good, it probably not worth the 70 bucks... Full review

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  • 3

    North-Star at Tahoe Review

    by qldsuperski - 3rd October 2008

    Pros: Park and Pipe

    Cons: expensive, flat

    well to sum up north-star's downhill terrain the nickname tells it call Flat-Star! Very tame terrain, they feel the need to groom every run, everyday! so i... Full review

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  • 4

    Northstar-at-Tahoe Review

    by anonymous_user - 1st April 2008

    Pros:

    Cons:

    Northstar continues to be an enjoyable resort with wonderful ski runs for cruising. But, it is experiencing growing pains which I hope will be addressed in ... Full review

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  • 5

    Northstar-at-Tahoe (a local perspective)

    by echi - 19th March 2008

    Pros: nice backside blacks

    Cons: crowded main route that funnel people

    Northstar is one of the best ski resorts in Tahoe. The backside has plenty of challenging blacks, while the frontside is well-protected from the wind. Whi... Full review

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