Northstar, USA
Introduction
Northstar-at-Tahoe is found on the north shore of Lake Tahoe about 30 minutes drive from Reno. Northstar is a Booth Creek resort and is sister to the south-shore resort of Sierra-at-Tahoe.
These guys have got their priorities in the bag with a full on snowboard friendly service. The terrain is awesome, the amount of rails on offer is beyond. The vibe is so mellow it has been remarked as a little Whistler village
Riders of all abilities are well catered for here with 73 trails spanning 2420 acres. Freestyle riders in particular are well provided for with a massive array of well-shaped terrain parks and one of the best pipes in the Tahoe region.
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Lifts
Total Lifts: 17
Chair lifts: 10
Drag lifts: 6
Other lifts: 1 tubing lift
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 70
Total ride area: 2420 acres
Longest run: 2km
Top lift: 2624m
Vertical drop: 695m
First lift: 1929m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 25%
Red runs: 50%
Black runs: 25%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
1/2 Day Pass - $47
Day Pass - $61
3 Day Pass - $xxx
5 Day Pass - $xxx
Season Pass - $xxx
Lift times:8.30-4.00
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 9m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 50%
Facilities
Night Riding: :
No
Snowboard Schools:
2.5hr lesson all day hire and pass $73/78
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Yes
Further information
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Northstar
Excellent resort featuring one of California's best parks
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
Yes - 2
Terrain park:
Yes - 5
Backcountry/off-piste:some
Tree runs:Yes
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