Northstar California Resort and Ski Area

Skiing in Powder

Northstar California – The Way It Should Be.

Whether it’s carving corduroy, bashing through the bumps, sending it in the Superpipe or relaxing by the fire recounting memories of the day with family and friends, at Northstar there are unlimited opportunities to play, relax and spend quality time with people you love. The people who come here know this. They know that everything they love about being here will still be here, and that something new will always be added to what’s familiar. So grab your gear and head over. When you’re at Northstar, your experience in the mountains will be the way it should be.

Gondola

From a self-titled "Timber Farm" to one of the finest year-round mountain resorts in North America, the story of Northstar began in the historic lumber town of Truckee, California.  The resort is now proud to be called home to North Lake Tahoe’s largest snowmaking system, seven award-winning terrain parks and superpipe, a base area village offering 35 specialty shops and restaurants, and the largest lift-served mountain bike park in northern California.



  • Terrain:
    Expert/Advanced: 25%
    Intermediate: 62%
    Beginner: 13%
  • Overview:
    Vertical Rise: 2,280 ft.
    Total Skiable Acres: 3,000 acres
    Average Annual Snowfall: 350 in.
    Number of Lifts: 19
    Number of Trails: 93
    Longest Run: 1.4 miles (Logger's Loop)
  • Other stats:
    Open Date: Nov-18-2011
    Close Date: April-15-2012
    Base: 6,330 ft.
    Summit: 8,610 ft.
    Snowiest Month: Dec - Feb
    Number of Parks/Pipes: 7 Parks, 1 Superpipe


Trail Map

Northstar is known for its wind-protected slopes, incredible tree skiing, family-friendly atmosphere and spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Range. Featuring terrain for all abilities, the resort offers 93 ski & snowboard trails spread across 3,000 acres, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and biathlon.



Capital Projects Underway

With $30 million in capital improvements, Northstar has added exciting new features to the resort. Zephyr Lodge, an on-mountain dining option, will have 500 indoor seats and 200 outdoor deck seats and is scheduled to open in December. Additionally, the new Promised Land Express Lift offers access to expanded, gladed terrain and several new trails, including The Islands and Castle Peak. Further, several new shops have been added to the village to enhance your overall experience.
Check out the progress at Northstar pictures.

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