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Northstar Ski Vacations and Travel Packages
Dates: Jan-Dec / Jan-2010
Priced From: Contact Travelwizard.com
 Northstar is a resort area that is part of the Lake Tahoe region, located between the north shore of the lake and the town of Truckee. It is home to one of the top rated western ski resorts, with 63 downhill runs covering over 2400 acres and with 2,200 feet of vertical drop.
Snowboarders enjoy half-pipes, berms and jumps and cross-country skiers have 65 kilometers of groomed trails.
In the summertime, the ski runs become bike trails, and other summertime activities in the area include horseback riding, rock climbing, golf, swimming, boating and fly fishing and rafting on the spectacular Truckee River. In summertime, visitors can ride the high-speed gondola and chairlift to the top of the mountain for an amazing view of Lake Tahoe, as well as enjoy a look at native flora and fauna. There are also picturesque picnic spots on top of the mountain.
The new Village at Northstar broke ground in April, 2004 and will offer a "ski-in, ski-out" village with luxurious condominiums, outdoor ice rink, fire pits, shops and cafes. Northstar is just five miles to Lake Tahoe and casinos, live entertainment, world-class dining and nightlife. The little mountain village of Truckee is just 7 miles away and offers quaint shops and art galleries, restaurants, cafes and historical spots.
Mountain Overview
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Skiable Acres: |
2,420 |
Base Elevation: |
6,330 ft / 1929 m |
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Vertical Drop: |
2,280ft (695m) |
Mid- mtn Elevation: |
6,800 ft / 2073 m |
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Annual Snowfall: |
350in (9m) |
Summit Elevation |
8,610 ft / 2624 m |
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Snowmaking coverage: |
50% |
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Trails & Classification |
Lifts |
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Number of Trails: |
70 |
Total Lifts: (8:30-4:00) |
17 |
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Intermediate: |
50% |
Express Lifts: |
7 |
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Advanced: |
25% |
Tubing Lifts: |
1 |
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Beginner: |
25% |
Surface Lifts: |
6 |
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Double Chairs: |
2 |
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On-Site Food & Lodging |
Triple Chairs: |
1 |
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Restaurants: |
6 |
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Lodging (on-site) |
260 units |
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Trails and Slopes
- Longest run is 1.3 miles (2.09 kilometers) -- Logger's Loop
- Seven advanced runs on the backside of Mt. Pluto with serveral over 1 mile-long (1.6km).
- Lookout Mountain - 200 acres (81 hectares) of advanced terrain; opened Jan of 01
- 240 acres of backcountry terrain ( Sawwtooth Ride) open for experts when conditions permit
Terrain Parks and Pipes
- 1 Superpipe
- 1 halfpipe ,
- 5 Terrain parks
- Logger's Loop
- Straits
- Pinball
- Jibboom
- Magic Moguls
- Paw Parks
- Snowskate Park
Climate
- Average annual snowfall is 350 inches (9 meters)
- Average daytime high temperature from November through April is 43°F (6°C)
- Average overnight low temperature from November through April is 21°F (-6°C)
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Phone: 1-415-446-5252 or 1-800-330-8820
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