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-at-Tahoe Review

    by SeaPA - 10th January 2007

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    Spent a few days at Northstar right around New Years - arrived 12/31/06, skied on January 1, 2, 3. Had a large group - wife, 3 yo boy, me, and a number of ... Full review

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  • 4

    Northstar-at-Tahoe Review

    by tsfoust - 30th January 2007

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    I went to Northstar on January 26th. This was our favorite resort out of the 3 we went to last year (Mt. Rose and Heavenly) and again it was our favorite o... Full review

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  • 4

    Northstar-at-Tahoe Review

    by blee - 6th March 2007

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    We were there this past weekend 3/3-4. A lot of snow, but has warmed up since the last big storms. Still good especially higher up. Too chunky to get bet... Full review

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  • 4

    Northstar-at-Tahoe Review

    by govey80 - 14th December 2007

    Pros: Family Friendly, Varied Terrain, Great Food, Lots of Cruisers, Above-Average Size

    Cons: No truely advanced runs, New base area is contrived Colorado Mega-Resort copy

    I love this mountain. I've been skiing here since I was 4. It has to be one of the best place for people to learn how to ski. Wide variety of terrain (ad... 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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  • 4

    Nice long runs

    by lightning80 - 16th March 2010

    Pros: long runs, various terrain choice

    Cons: bigger crowds, have to shuttle from parking to lifts

    Good overall resort with nice choice of runs. There are a good number of runs for each level. At Intermediate and Black Diamonds, there are both groomed and... Full review

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