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Northstar California model.

mountain stats:

skiable terrain:

3,170acres 1,282 ha

top elevation:

2,624 m / 6,330 ft

vertical:

690 m / 2,280 ft

avg. annual snowfall:

8.9 m / 29.1 ft

difficulty:

◯ 13% / ▢ 60% / ♢+ 27%

number of lifts: 20

named runs: 100

located in north lake tahoe, california, usa

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the mountain in a nutshell.

Northstar Ski Resort has undergone quite the transformation, evolving from a simple day ski area into a full-fledged destination resort. Since 2010, it's been in the hands of Vail Resorts, so you can expect the classic Vail trappings that come with its ownership. Its got top-notch amenities and a well developed resort infrastructure, but that of course comes with prices that can make your wallet cry. 

While Northstar may not be the tallest peak in the Tahoe neighbourhood and is sometimes humourously dubbed "Flatstar" (not by us of course), it still offers plenty of fun on the slopes. Where Northstar's 3,170 acres of terrain really stands out is in its abundance of intermediate runs and tree skiing. If there were ski resort awards for best kept groomers, Northstar would certainly be nominated every year. Snow lovers won't be disappointed either, as there's ample snowmaking to ensure decent coverage, even it it's of the manufactured variety.