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Northstar-at-Tahoe Ski Resort Guide

Northstar-at-Tahoe, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift2,620m
Resort Height1,930m
 Nearest AirportsReno Tahoe and Sacramento
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Northstar-at-Tahoe

The ski area of Northstar-at-Tahoe is at an altitude of 1,930m.

Summary

Northstar-at-Tahoe is part of the Lake Tahoe ski area with access to 259km 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 1,930m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,620m, 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 16cm, expected on 29 March, with around 41cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Northstar-at-Tahoe Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Pistes
Number of runs
63
Cross Country
Total Length
50km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
12

Lake Tahoe Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Pistes
Number of runs
84
Downhill
Total Length
259km
Cross Country
Total Length
100km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
29

Altitudes & Slopes

Northstar-at-Tahoe Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,620m
Lowest Piste1,930m
Resort Altitude (Northstar-at-Tahoe)1,930m
Max Vertical690m

Ski Slope Aspects

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Northstar-at-Tahoe has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Northstar-at-Tahoe
Expert Skiers
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.

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