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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  • 4

    Northstar is Underrated

    by jaytierney - 19th April 2011

    Pros: variety of terrain, easy navigation, tree skiing, terrain park

    Cons: crowded on weekends, touristy

    Northstar gets a bad rap from locals because a lot of the tourists flock to this place, but it's a nice overall experience with good terrain variety for all... Full review

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  • 2

    too many people

    by basilpoulopoulos - 20th February 2011

    Pros: fun

    Cons: 1 hour lift lines?

    i went there during the dew tour and got 1 hour lift lines 7 runs in all when i went there before u would just walk up to the lift no2 1 hour lift liness no... Full review

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  • 2

    Miserably crowded

    by karenmizell - 27th December 2010

    Pros: Nice slopes, lovely village

    Cons: Massive lift lines, nightmarish parking

    Northstar has great mountain facilities - a pleasant village and plenty of enjoyable trails. However, the miserable crowds I encountered on my last few vis... Full review

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  • 4

    Northstar-at-Tahoe

    by nessasnobunny - 26th December 2010

    Pros: Varied terrain, lots of runs, shopping, dining

    Cons: Tourist trap, expensive, trendy

    Among North Tahoe locals, Northstar gets a pretty bad reputation. We know it as the local tourist trap, where you will be plagued by over-dressed fancy bay... Full review

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  • 5

    intermediate cruiser heaven

    by justingery - 19th December 2010

    Pros: long tree filled cruiser runs, excellent for snowboarders

    Cons: 30 minute trek (shuttle, village walk, gondola) from parking to lifts

    once one gets past the travel from the parking lot to finally getting to the lifts, the runs make the experience well worth your while...lots of different l... Full review

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  • 5

    boarding team

    by joeydboche - 1st July 2010

    Pros: awesome GS slalom and Amazing park

    Cons: condescending rich people who are treated better

    super fun tree runs, and everything you need in a terain park. i could do without the people who think there better than me.. to me i just think there pu... Full review

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