Northstar California

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Pros
  • Luxurious and vibrant base village with plenty of dining options
  • Family-friendly
  • Some of the best intermediate terrain in Tahoe
Cons
  • Relatively expensive

Overall

4.2

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 Reviews

Fabulous 4.3 / 5
based on 58 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Nov 08, 2018
Northstar California ReviewsRobert T.
expert skier
Love this place. The skiing is great and the Lake Tahoe views are amazing. If you ski in Lake Tahoe this is a must!! Two feet of fresh powder last year made it one my best ski days ever.... More
Superb!5 / 5Apr 30, 2018
Northstar California ReviewsMaciej U.
expert skier
there was the most and best quality of snow. They did a great job of opening up what was covered and good at closing off what wasn't ready yet. I Still my sentimental favorite as I ski at a lot of different resorts nowadays. If your going to "ski" and want the best chance of the most and highest quality snow.... More
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