Northstar California

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Northstar California Ski Packages
Lodging + Lift Tickets Discount Price
One Village Place By Welk Resorts
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket 		27% off $1,965
Northstar Lodge By Welk Resorts
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket 		24% off $963
Northstar California Resort
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket 		20% off $983

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Overall

4.3

Northstar is ideal for your luxury family ski trip to Lake Tahoe. On Lake Tahoe’s North Shore, Northstar has a modern mountainside skiers village with an ice-skating rink, bonfires, inviting outdoor couches, restaurants, wine bars, cafes, shops and après ski pubs, and for lodging stay at the Four Diamond on-mountain Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe at Northstar or stay on the Lake at the CalNeva Hotel or a Lake Tahoe condo rental.

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Northstar California

vs
Northstar CaliforniaHeavenly Mountain Resort
beginner16 %20 %
intermediate47 %45 %
advanced37 %30 %
expert-5 %
total runs100 97
ski area1,283ha 1,942ha
summit elevation2,624m 3,068m
total lifts20 28
child lift ticket$90 USD ($131 AUD) $80 USD ($116 AUD)
adult lift ticket$152 USD ($220 AUD) $146 USD ($212 AUD)
uncrowded
snow
back country
value for money
average total snowfall714cm 650cm

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Northstar California Reviews

Fabulous 4.3 / 5
based on 56 reviews

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Superb!4.8 / 5Dec 02, 2017
SHStephen H.
beginner snowboarder
Northstar is a great place in many ways. From happy employees to nice warming surroundings in the village to the winter wonderland on the mountain. Northstar has something to offer to just about everyone. From the people, to the employees, to all the fun activities, Nortstar is the place to be. Its, well, EPIC... More
Good!3.7 / 5Nov 29, 2017
BCBryan C.
advanced skier
Northstar is a very fun resort to ski at. It has some of the best groomers I've found anywhere, and when the snow is good offers some decent off piste caches. In a light snow year, Northstar is the best resort in the Tahoe area due to their first class snowmaking capability. ... More
Fabulous!4.5 / 5Nov 27, 2017
JSJoshua S.
advanced snowboarder
Northstar is great. I do miss the Belgium waffles they used to sell though. The snow and runs are nice and very long. It's a very large resort with a lot of runs Or in the front and back side.... More
Good!3.8 / 5Nov 24, 2017
DJDaniel J.
expert snowboarder
Northstar is Vail's gem of the Tahoe area. They put a lot of money into providing the Vail Colorado experience here. Which means bigger tickets on expenses, but if that's what you're looking for you will have a great time. The parks are some of the best in the country, and as someone who used to build them, there is a reason. The terrain isn't... More
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Nov 23, 2017
AMArnaud M.
intermediate snowboarder
Great skying. Nice facilities all over the mountain. Short lines.great apres ski. Even with a few thousand people on the slopes, plenty of terrain to snowboard or ski. A little pricey, but worth it.... More
Good!3.7 / 5Nov 20, 2017
JEBJacob E B.
advanced skier
I got married at Northstar, taught my kids how to ski at Northstar, and I plan in skiing even more not that I'm in the process of getting divorced. Even though the marriage didn't last, Northstar was always good, always consistent, and I knew what I was getting into every season by skiing there, instead of surprises like discovering my wife rented... More
Superb!4.5 / 5Nov 19, 2017
RCRob C.
advanced snowboarder
Northstar California is the best resort, because I have the most fun there. All employees are very nice and the runs are groomed to perfection. And there are no line at the backside of the mountain. ... More
Very Good!4.1 / 5Nov 18, 2017
BCBen C.
advanced snowboarder
My favorite place ro go. Ive had some amazing riding there. Great snow everytime.most of the time you have short lift times. Fun place all around. Cant wait for this year!!!... More
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Nov 17, 2017
CNCj N.
intermediate snowboarder
North Star is a very family friendly resort. It has so much to offer for the whole family. There is a village at the bottom with an ice skating rink with surrounding restaraunts and shopping. Anyone can have fun on the mountain from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Highly recommended, but because of all the amenities it is a sought... More
Very Good!3.9 / 5Nov 13, 2017
GGGarrett G.
expert snowboarder
Love northstar! The park is the best in Tahoe. Super long runs. Some of the best tree riding in north Lake Tahoe. All around great resort with friendly staff. Parking is the main area for improvement. ... More

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