Northstar-at-Tahoe Ski Resort Guide
Northstar-at-Tahoe, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 8,596ft |
| Resort Height | 6,332ft |
| Nearest Airports | Reno Tahoe and Sacramento |
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Northstar-at-Tahoe
The ski area of Northstar-at-Tahoe is at an altitude of 6,332ft.
Summary
Northstar-at-Tahoe is part of the Lake Tahoe ski area with access to 161 miles of downhill skiing, with 84 marked pistes, served by a total of 29 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Northstar-at-Tahoe itself (63 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Lake Tahoe ski resorts of Boreal, Diamond Peak, Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, Homewood, Kirkwood, Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Sugar Bowl.
The ski resort itself is at 6,332ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 8,596ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Northstar-at-Tahoe offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Northstar-at-Tahoe is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Northstar-at-Tahoe.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'The Rapids'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Northstar-at-Tahoe?
The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 21 November, with around 18in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Northstar-at-Tahoe Ski Area
| Trails Number of runs | 63 | |
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| Cross Country Total Length | 31 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Lake Tahoe Ski Area
| Trails Number of runs | 84 | |
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| Downhill Total Length | 161 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 62 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 29 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Northstar-at-Tahoe Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,596ft |
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| Lowest Trail | 6,332ft |
| Resort Altitude (Northstar-at-Tahoe) | 6,332ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,264ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Northstar-at-Tahoe has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Northstar-at-Tahoe?
This ski resort is in Placer, California, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Northstar-at-Tahoe is Reno Tahoe, 68 minutes drive away.
Sacramento airport is also within three hours drive.
Reno Tahoe is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 19,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 65 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Northstar-at-Tahoe open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
