Northstar Ski Resort Information and Package

When deciding where you want to spend your next California ski vacation, Lake Tahoe is a great option. Not only is it close to major airports for easy access, it has a wide variety of stunning scenery and of course great terrain for all your skiing and riding needs.

First, some information about Northstar. It’s a year-round resort located near the north side of Lake Tahoe in Placer County, California, about 200 miles from San Francisco, which can save you some money if you fly. The complex itself is undergoing some renovations to keep it cutting edge and up to date with facilities and services including a new variety of shops, restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, luxury accommodations and an incredible skating rink. The owners spare no expense in encouraging Northstar to rival world-class resorts like Aspen and Vail. Northstar is well known for its backcountry trails and stellar downhill skiing, making it a great destination for expert skiers.

As for the basic ski information available on Northstar, the resort has a base elevation of 6,330 feet and a maximum elevation of 8,6610 feet. There are 92 ski slopes covering a respectable 2,904 acres of skiable terrain. The ski slopes are broken down as follows: 27% advanced, 60% intermediate, and 13% beginners. So there is something for all levels of experience, bikers and skiers. The resort’s longest run, Loggers Run, is 1.4 miles. The area receives an annual snowfall of 350 inches a year, so expect a lot of powder. The mountain has 19 ski lifts capable of transporting skiers to and from any part of the mountain they wish to go. On a final note, Northstar has the largest snow making system of any resort in the area.

So take some time to decide on your next ski vacation, and consider that Northstar has everything you could want in a world-class ski resort at reasonable prices.