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Mountain Facts + Stats

 

Statistics
Skiable Acres:	2,490
Base Elevation:	6,330 ft / 1929 m
Vertical Drop:	2,280 ft / 695m
Mid-mtn Elevation:	6,800 ft / 2073 m
Summit Elevation:	8,610 ft /2624 m
Annual Snowfall:	350 in / 9m
Snowmaking coverage:	50%
Total Lifts:	17
Express Gondola	1
Six-Pack Express Chondola	1
Quad Express Chairs	6
Triple Chairs:	2
Double Chairs:	1
Tow Lifts:	2
Magic Carpets:	4
Number of Trails:	83
Beginner:	13%
Intermediate:	62%
Advanced:	25%

 

Trails + Slopes

• Longest run is 1.3 miles (2.09 kilometers) - Logger's Loop.
• 13 advanced runs on the backside of Mt. Pluto with several over 1 mile-long (1.6km).
• Lookout Mountain - 200 acres (81 hectares) of advanced terrain; opened January of 01.
• 525-550 acres of backcountry terrain (Sawtooth Ride & White Rabbit) open for experts when conditions permit.

 

Cross-Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center

• 40km of expertly groomed trails suited for all ability levels
• Warming huts and scenic picnic sites with views of Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountain peaks
• Outdoor deck and firepits
• Cross-country, telemark and snowshoe rental equipment and lessons available

 

Terrain Parks + Pipes  

Five Terrain Parks - All of Northstar ™ Resort’s terrain park features are rated small, medium or large.

• Burton Progression Park-Sidewinder and Forerunner Trails (small and medium)
• The Straits (small)
• Moonshine (large)
• Pinball (medium and large)
• Pipeline (small, medium and large)

Fun Parks with Terrain Features

• Jiboom (medium)
• Magic Moguls (small)
• The Stash (small, medium and large)
• Plus six Adventure Parks just for kids (small)

Pipes

• 1 420-foot Superpipe on Pipeline
• 1 Halfpipe on The Straits

 

Climate

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)

 

On-Site Facilities + Amenities

• A variety of on-mountain dining facilities
• Ski & Snowboard School for children and adults
• Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Center offering extensive trail network (includes track, skate, snowshoe and Telemark)
• Two rental equipment shops (Village and mid-mountain)
• Two demo centers (Village and mid-mountain)
• Complimentary on-site shuttle service
• Licensed child care for kids ages 2+
• New Village at Northstar™ featuring top retailers and restaurants, bars, shops, grocers, overnight ski storage, locker room and WiFi Internet access.
• 9,000 square foot skating rink
• Gas station offering environmentally-friendly biodiesel fuel
• Mid-mountain and summit day lodges
• Swim & Racquet Club with outdoor heated lap pool, outdoor spas, saunas, fitness center and teen center (for Northstar™ Resort lodging guests only)
• Lift-accessed tubing hill
• More than 5,000 square feet of on-site, year-round conference and banquet facilities with experienced event planners
• State-of-the-art Snowell tuning facility for skis and snowboards
• Lockers and complimentary overnight ski and board check
• Largest snowmaking system of any resort in North Lake Tahoe covering more than 50 percent of Northstar Resort’s 83 trails
• Apex Bungee trampoline

 

Lodging

• More than 230 on-site lodging units for rent (with a pillow count of 5,500) through Northstar Central Reservations, 1-800-GO-NORTH™.
• Accommodations range from condominiums to hotel-style units to spacious mountain homes with some ski-in/ski-out rentals available.
• All rentals are within minutes of the chairlifts and are serviced by a complimentary on-site shuttle system.
• More than 10,000 beds within a 15-mile radius in Truckee, North Tahoe and Incline Village.
• All Northstar Resort lodging guests receive complimentary access to Northstar Resort’s Recreation Center including lap pool, spas, game room, sauna and health club.
• New one to four bedroom luxury condominiums in the new Village at Northstar available to rent through Tahoe Mountain Resorts lodging.