| Northstar at Tahoe, Lake Tahoe California |
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Physical Address:
Northstar At Tahoe
100 Northstar Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
Phone Numbers:
(800) GO-NORTH
Ticketing & Pass Center
530.562.2267
Ski & Snowboard School
530.562.2470
Rental Shop
530.562.2248
Group Sales
530.550.8364
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Northstar at Tahoe
Northstar Ski Resort is a first class year-round mountain paradise located in beautiful North Lake Tahoe. With endless opportunities to enjoy some of the finest powder on the planet, a dining venue at an elevation of 8,610 feet, and so much more, a vacation at Northstar should be at the top of your list. Another bonus is its convenient location on Highway 267, only six miles north of Lake Tahoe and six miles south of downtown Truckee.
During the winter, visitors can ski Northstar’s more than 3,000 acres filled with 93 ski trails. The trails are accessed by 20 lifts, including two gondolas, making for an uphill capacity of 34,799 skiers per hour. The longest run is 1.4 miles of twists and turns that will get your adrenaline pumping, while families can take advantage of the snow tubing hill with its own lift. Northstar also features seven award-winning terrain parks designed by Snow Park Technologies (SPT) and the Northstar Terrain Park Crew. Those interested in cross-country skiing, Telemark skiing, or snowshoeing will delight in the 40 kilometers of groomed trails, plus a venue with warming huts, fire pits and picnic sites with amazing views. Northstar web cams provide real-time views of conditions on the mountain, and when the weather doesn’t cooperate, the resort brings out the big guns with the largest snowmaking system in North Lake Tahoe.
Summertime pleasures are also abundant. Scenic lift rides have amazing views and take you to some of the most beautiful hikes you will ever experience. Northstar is a mountain bikers dream with more than 100 miles of trails, making it one of the largest bike parks in Northern California. Northstar California golf course is a challenging 18-hole, par 72 course designed for both men and women. The Northstar Property Owners Association Tennis Center has world class tennis facility with 10 courts available for homeowners and lodging guests. There are also many opportunities for geocaching, fly fishing, and horseback riding.
The Village at Northstar is a hub for all the activity on the mountain. It is host to more than 35 shops and restaurants to suit any taste, from equipment rentals and children’s boutiques to designer shoes and fine art galleries. The paint-your-own-pottery studio, candle making shop, and bead design studios offer social activities and creative learning experiences for all ages. The Village also has a conference center, movie theaters, luxury lodging options, and special events. Other activities include a 9,000 square foot skating rink, the Apex bungy trampoline, Apex ropes challenge, and a swimming and racquet club. With so much to do, Northstar resort can turn your vacation into an amazing adventure, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime. |
| Mountain Facts |
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| Season: |
Open from mid-November through mid-April, weather and conditions permitting. |
| Hours of Operations (PST): |
Lift operation: Daily 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Backside & Lookout Mtn. Express: Daily 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Gondola Express: Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ticket offices: Daily 8:00 a.m.
Ski & Snowboard Rental Shop: Sun - Thurs 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri, Sat, Peak Season: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Base Elevation: |
6,330 feet |
| Mid-Mountain Elevation: |
6,800 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
8,610 feet |
| Vertical Drop: |
2,280 feet |
| Snowmaking: |
50% |
| Average Annual Snowfall: |
350 inches |
| Total Acreage: |
2,480 acres |
| Trails: |
79 |
| Classification Total: |
13% Beginner, 62% Intermediate, 25% Advanced |
| Lifts: |
16 Total Lifts:
8 Express Lifts
1 Tubing Lifts
2 Surface Lifts
1 Double Chairs
1 Triple Chairs |
| Trails and Slopes: |
· Longest run is 1.3 miles (2.09 kilometers) - Logger's Loop.
· 13 advanced runs on the backside of Mt. Pluto-several over 1 mile (1.6km).
· Lookout Mountain - 200 acres (81 hectares) of advanced terrain
· 240 acres of backcountry terrain open for experts when conditions permit.
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| Terrain Parks + Pipes: |
· 1 Superpipe
· 1 Halfpipe
· 5 Terrain parks
· Burton Progression Park
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The Straits
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Moonshine
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Pinball
· Pipeline
· 6 Adventure Parks
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| Climate: |
· Average annual snowfall is 350 inches (9 meters)
· Average daytime high temperature from November through April is 43°F (6°C)
· Average overnight low temperature from November through April is 21°F (-6°C)
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On-site Facilities and
Amnemities: |
· A variety of on-mountain dining facilities
· Ski and Snowboard School for children and adults
· Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Center
· Rental Shops
· Village and Mountain Demo Centers
· True North Sport Shop (satellite shops at mid-mountain and the summit)
· On-site Complimentary Shuttle
· Licensed Child Care Center
· Base Village with restaurants, bars, shops, groceries, overnight ski storage, and changing rooms
· Gas Station
· Mid-mountain Lodge
· Souvenir Photo Shop
· Recreation Center with outdoor heated lap pool, outdoor spas, saunas, fitness center and teen center (for lodging guests only)
· Tubing Center
· On-site banquet and meeting facilities
· Snowell tuning facility
· Lockers
· Worship Service
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| Area Profile: |
The local area offers a variety of recreation including cross country skiing , snowmobiling tours, tubing, snowtoys, snowbiking, snowskating, and dogsled tours. Northstar at Tahoe offers a recreation center, saunas, lap pool, and outdoor spas for lodging guests. |
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