I had a great experience snowshoeing at the Northstar Cross Country Center! I purchased a pass for $71 (steep, but cheaper than skiing so whatever!) and road the gondola up to the center. It was easy to get there from the village and there is clear signage directing guests to the center. Plus, the gondola is scenic and fun! The staff were super friendly and helpful. They reviewed the trail map with me and gave me route recommendations based on the trail conditions following a week of heavy snow. The center is equipped with hot water and clean restrooms. I especially appreciated the Caboose Warming Hut along my route - it was such a treat enjoying a warm beverage in a snowy meadow as I took a break from snowshoeing. There were plenty of scenic trails to explore and I enjoyed the views of the lake about 3.5 miles from the center. I brought my own snowshoes and trekking poles, but they have rental gear if needed. This was a fun way to spend the day while my friends went skiing. Definitely beats waiting in the village. ;) read more

I have held a season pass to Northstar Ski Resort for six consecutive years; however, an experience at the resort left me feeling utterly frustrated. The conditions here seem to deteriorate with each passing year. First, the resort's mobile app is extremely unreliable. The app often indicates that certain trails have just been groomed by snowcats, yet when I actually go to ski them, I discover that several runs clearly haven't seen a groomer in days. This dissemination of false information is not only misleading but also jeopardizes skier safety and severely detracts from the overall guest experience. Furthermore, last month, the Comstock lift experienced frequent operational failures,attributable to staff handling,which clearly demonstrates an urgent need for professional staff training. Second, the management here appears to be extremely lax. During the early morning hours a time when operational efficiency should be at its absolute peak,staff members were observed sitting around chatting in plain sight, completely neglecting their duties. This lackadaisical attitude projects an image of extreme unprofessionalism to the public. Worse still, a male employee working at the ski lifts displayed a rude and highly aggressive attitude. This abysmal level of customer service is absolutely unacceptable, particularly at a ski resort that is supposed to prioritize the "guest experience" above all else. In summary, this was a deeply disappointing experience. Management must take full responsibility for the current situation and immediately implement measures to effectively enhance staff training and supervision. I hope the next ski season brings with it a completely renewed experience. read more

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It has been many, many years since I have been here. I forgot how large the mountain is! The front side was a little crowded on a Sunday, which is to be expected. There were lots of families with children, as well as people that were learning how to ride the mountain. I enjoyed the runs on the backside, they were a little steeper and did not have as many people. I also enjoyed how long the runs are, it didn't feel like I was getting three turns in before I hit the bottom. The snow so far this year has not been great. The mountain operations team has done a great job of keeping runs groomed and covered even when the snow pack begins to thin. The lifites keep the crowd happy with some tunes playing and interacting with everyone. I am looking forward to spending many more days here! read more

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This was our first time here and it was fun. We opted for free parking as the tickets were already pretty pricey. Glad we went with that option because the shuttle was free and convenient. They dropped us off right infront of the main village and picked us up in the same spot at the end of the day. They offer ice skating with a live band, lodging, great runs for beginners, intermediate and also black diamonds. The app was down which was inconvenient as your pass is the app. We had to wait in line for an hour to get a physical card and a ton of people had similar issues. It was frustrating as I bought these passes back in September and couldn't even get on the slopes till 10:30. The slopes open at 9 and close at 4. They also offer kid classes and rentals. They have fire pits all over the property which is nice too! I was tempted to get chicken and fries but when I saw it was $24 I opted to just eat snacks I brought because wow! That is outrageous for 2 chicken fingers with a couple fries. read more

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Vail resort really wants people to buy season pass. Window price for adult ticket on 1/18/2026, was $328. I been a season pass holder for 15 plus years and can't believe how expensive tickets have gone up. Get the season pass or buy tickets before the season starts, it will save you a lot of $$$$. read more

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Easy to get to, not far off Hwy 80. No curvy roads like getting to Heavenly or Kirkwood. Nice mountain with a variety of terrain for all skier types. I'm more advanced, so I spent most of the day on the backside. Nice steep runs. Most of the lifts are high speed. Several options for on mountain eating and taking a break, although expensive. I went on a weekday, so no lift lines and I felt like I was alone on the mountain. Long walk from parking to the gondola, so best to walk with your boots in hand and get a day use locker on top of gondola. Worth it!! read more

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First time at Northstar this past weekend and our group really enjoyed it. The village itself is really cute but we absolutely loved the runs and how smoothly the lines went for the lifts in spite of how crowded it got on Saturday. Only thing that would be nice is if the shuttles would run a bit longer so you could stay and hang out at the village longer without worrying about the last shuttle leaving you behind. read more

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BEWARE AT NORTHSTAR TAHOE My husband's brand new Burton Custom snowboard ($680) with Virgil Abloh bindings (reselling ~$3,600+) was STOLEN on Jan 4 around 4:30pm. We left our boards on the rack by Wild Pine / the ice rink for under 5 minutes to use the restroom. Came back and his board was gone. This wasn't a mistake -- at least 5 other people had boards stolen at the same time and resort. This was organized theft. Here's the wild part: Northstar has ZERO security cameras in the entire resort!! For a resort charging $245+/day for lift tickets, that's unacceptable. The only advice? "File a lost and found claim and hope it shows up." We were also told Northstar is aware this is happening at nearby resorts -- yet no warning emails, no signs, no alerts to guests. We've been season pass holders for years and never experienced this. This whole situation makes us seriously question coming back. Northstar -- do better!! read more

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Time for an update. We were Northstar customers before Vail Resorts bought it in October of 2010. We were Northstar customers before there was a village, LOL. Our season pass also applies to Heavenly, acquired in March 2002, and Kirkwood, acquired in April 2012. I am very happy with all the acquisitions; I feel I am getting a better value from my season pass. I am under pressure to change to an Ikon pass, as half my friends are Ikon pass holders, and the other half are Vail/Epic pass holders. Decisions, decisions, decisions... Good news is that we are all Mt. Rose pass holders, LOL. Quality/Quantity - My favorite Epic Ski Resort!! 3170 skiable acres, 100 Trails, 20 lifts, 2 gondolas, 8 terrain parks. Atmosphere - Ski in and ski out if you get here early enough. :) $40 and $20 paid parking also available via their app, see pictures. Vail knows how to make $$. Free parking in Castle Peak lots... Day lockers. Cross country skiing. Snowshoeing, telemark skiing, fat biking... Offers lessons. Exclusive Martis Camp - I think they renamed it...? Restaurants on the mountain - Lodge at Big Springs, Zephyr Lodge (my favorite), Summit Smokehouse, Tost (are you really back?!?!), Ritz-Carlton Dining. Village: Restaurants - Vous, Wild Pine Kitchen and Pine, Bourbon Pub, Taqueria, Rink Bar, Cabana Bar, Overlook Bar, Frites, Euro Snack, Inclined Burger, Los Arcos, Petra, Coffeebar, Copper Lane Cafe, and Martis Valley Grill. Rubicon Pizza Company - Was/is the best value in the Village, they used to also have a happy hour. Ice Skating Rink. Live bands - Selected days and times. Fire pits. "Outdoor bars" by firepits and skating rink. Also see above. Ritz Carlton is also on this mountain. They have their own restaurants and bars, but be prepared for it to be expensive. Shopping - Too many to name, check out their website. Real Estate - HOA fees are very high. Platinum Club - Please also check out their website. They hold your gear for a fee, but it is not a good fit for us as we need our equipment for all the resorts we visit. Service - Good, they used to have a very positive and friendly customer service program. Price - Season pass $567. Still a good value if you use it! I just paid $500 for two days for my daughter to ski with me... Owner Suggestion - Congrats on all your success with your 42 resorts in 3 countries. Look forward to skiing as many of your properties as possible. read more

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We had a ski trip planned but they cancelled on us because the lack of snow. We decided to book ski lessons at Mount Rose but still lodged at Northstar. Pros: Very very clean It was like a home away from home (full kitchen and washing/ dryer machine) Cons: It was fairly empty. Luckily we had activities booked so we couldn't hang out at the resort for long. I wonder if this will change later on (when the snow comes in) read more

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Avoid if you value transparency, upkeep, or service I've been buying season passes for years, and after a 5-year break I decided to come back with a 2-day Epic Pass. Big mistake. First issue: the Epic Pass website is unclear about which resorts are covered at the time of purchase. Northstar was not clearly listed when I bought the ticket. I only discovered the problem after the fact. When I called customer service to upgrade or fix it, the response was unhelpful and rigid. No real attempt to resolve the confusion they created. Second issue: value. After years of buying season passes, this never once paid off for the number of days I actually skied. Prices keep going up, but the experience does not match the cost. Third issue: conditions and facilities. Northstar feels worn down. Runs aren't well maintained compared to what you'd expect for a premium resort, and facilities feel neglected. This is especially disappointing given how much Epic/Vail Resorts charge. Finally: customer service is subpar. Agents follow scripts and policies, not common sense. If something goes wrong, expect friction, not help. Advice to others: * Double-check exactly which resorts your pass covers before purchasing. * Screenshot everything during checkout. * If you want flexibility or decent support when issues come up, consider other resorts. * Personally, I'd avoid Northstar and honestly think twice about any Vail Resorts property unless you ski enough days to justify the cost and are comfortable with zero flexibility. This used to be a great resort. Now it feels like you're paying more for less--and taking all the risk as a customer. read more

When did skiing get so expensive!? One day lift ticket is $270 on Friday. My husband and I just wanted to get our daughter try skiing for the first time. It cost us fortune to try a bunny hill a couple times. Shuttles are so jam packed going back to parking lot. One driver actually drove away as we were trying to get all the gear and a child onboard. This place makes you walk quite a bit from the shuttle drop off point. Imagine having all the gear and a small child with you....it is a hell walk. Food is overpriced too as I imagined. People working here are nice, so earned the extra star (except shuttle drivers....they do not give a crap). Unless you buy a season pass way ahead to get a discount, this place is not worth going. I should have just went to Disney. read more

Well maintained facilities and lifts Excellent service at the rental office, restaurants in the Village, great staff on the mountain, excellent ski instructors Great bunny hills Great service at the gondola and very clean. Great shuttle service! Great experience overall read more

One superb ski area. For Eastern skiers, it is probably the most familiar to an upscale New England resort. Fantastic grooming, easy to find your way, good lifts, good food, excellent staff and friendly ambiance. We came here while on a tour of the Epic Pass ski resorts in Lake Tahoe. We stayed steps away from the Tramway at Heavenly, but wanted to visit as many as we could. Our second day we decided to take the hour-long drive and enjoy first tracks at Northstar. We were pleasantly pleased. Parking at the resort is easy and close to the main village. We came over twice during our vacation and both were on weekdays, we are aware that reservations are required for weekend skiing. For those inclined, Northstar has a Ritz Carlton and a Hyatt Vacation Club, these with their own access gondola. Now for the differences between East and West. It seems to be customary for Western skiers to don their equipment in their cars, something unthinkable for the majority of New England skiers. After parking, we talked to an Ambassador who showed us the way to the day locker rooms near the season pass office. Once dressed up, we walked just a short way to the Big Springs Gondola for the trip to mid mountain. The lower third of the mountain hosts beginner to intermediate runs, two gondolas and two lifts serve the mid station. From mid mountain, at Big Springs Lodge, two quads and a six pack serve the next upper third of the mountain. In the case of the Arrow Express, however, one alights the lift and gets on the Comstock Express to the very top. Although it seems fractured, the different lifts create their own micro sections and the mountain is big enough to allow for it without being tedious. Once on top, the skiers' left accesses the back side of the mountain, this one with amazing steeps, glades and mogul runs, almost all being advanced to expert terrain. From the backside, one can also access the Martin's Camp Express, with several exquisite black diamond steeps, all exquisitely groomed. The front side runs are, although more crowded, excellent runs, mostly groomed with a few mogul runs. We had a wonderful time skiing virtually every run in the resort. Lunchtime was another difference between East and West. Other than in places like Deer Valley or Whistler, we have found out that slope side full service restaurants are not abundant. We were on vacation, the last thing we wanted to do was go to a cafeteria. Overall, Northstar is a wonderful experience. We will return read more

I visited 10 years ago(30 years old)...who else goes skiing at Lake Tahoe...wow lucky you..you could come along...10 years ago in Lake Tahoe...40 years old...the future of Lake Tahoe...nice weather sunny...amazing mountains and nice resorts... read more

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This is one of my favorite places to go for snowboarding there are some nice tree glades that fulfill my desire for off-piste experiences. Pretty much every time I visit Northstar I always have a good time. read more

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This is a great ski resort, although I have a few comments. I went on Friday Jan 9 and arrived around 9 am and had to park on a Lot about a mile or so away. They bused us to the resort and had to wait on line for the bus for about 15 minutes. Then we had to get on the bus with our skies and poles, the buists had no outside racks for this and they should. As a 70 year old, I was hit inside the bus by poles, skies and snowboards and I had to stand as the bus was full. I noticed they had buses parked in a nearby parking lot. Why weren't these busts used??? At the end of the day I had to wait again for the bus for about 15 minutes and again the bus was full as the waiting line was quite long. Also when the bus took us to the resort, we had to walk quite a distance to the first lift, the gondola. We had to walk through the business town sort of. Again for adults, even us that we are active, it was a tough walk from the bus parkinbg to the gondola and we had to do this again at the end of the day. There should be a golf cart or some transportation in this part for seniors. NOT a senior friendly place !! read more

First time at Northstar last weekend! Parking: Preferred Lot ($$): $20 M-F, $40 Weekends + Holidays Village View Lot ($): $20 for 3 or less people, free for carpool of 4+ people Castle Peak (Free): far and shuttle is needed We parked at the free Castle Peak Lot. Although the map conveys multiple shuttle stops around the lot, it seemed like the shuttles pick up and drop off in one area. So we had to lug all of our gear to the line. We arrived around 9am on a Sunday and the shuttle lines seemed quite daunting, but the line actually moved quite quickly. As it was our first time at Northstar, we were surprised that after the shuttle drop off, you still have to walk thru the Northstar village until you get to the slopes. There are two lifts that will take you up: the big bear express gondola (busier) and the village express (less busy). We took the village express lift, down logger's loop to village express. By 11am, village express line was significantly longer than other lifts likely because it's the only one that led to green runs. I liked that there are "rest areas" along the trails for short breaks! The green trails at Northstar are wide and great space for beginners however, I noticed a lot of moguls/bumps which can be tricky to traverse especially when you're trying to get the hang of snowboarding. Additionally, there's really only one long green run at Northstar. The majority are blue runs and the backside have mostly black diamond trails. Our first time was decent. The weather was in the mid-50s and it was pretty wet up there. At the end of the day, it's pretty nice getting off the slopes and instantly having a bunch of restaurant and shopping options all conveniently located in the village. I can definitely see the appeal to staying at a hotel onsite for easy ski-in and out. read more

Northstar California - Village Express Drop Off - Ski Resorts Near Me - Truckee, California

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I was staying in Reno and the roads to Northstar were closed due to snow. When I asked for a refund, they refused to issue one because I hadn't contacted them before 5:00 PM on the day of the ticket. I'm sure that information was somewhere in the ten thousand pages of fine print that comes along with a purchase. I spent close to three hundred dollars on a ticket. I will not be giving any more money to Northstar or Vail. read more

This is one of my favorite ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area. Located approximately 45 minutes away from Reno, it's an easy day trip by car and you won't have to stay overnight at the hotels near the ski resort. Parking is convenient and free on the weekdays at certain locations. This ski resort has a cozy family atmosphere with a ski school at the base and easy green and intermediate runs available. There is also a terrain park and cross country ski area. We enjoy the high speed ski lifts and the multiple mountain top dining venues as well as the shopping and dining at the Village at Northstar. read more

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This is the most expensive hill in Tahoe/Truckee. If your local (CA or NV), don't ski/ride here. Parking is ridiculous. It'll take you an hour from parking to riding as you have to shuttle to their "village", then walk 10 mins through their mall with your gear, then wait in long lines for a gondola to take you to the lodge, then wait in long lines for a lift up the hill. Only to ride on super crowded runs. Getting back to your car is just as bad as you're sitting around waiting for a shuttle with the 4 million other people they sold tickets to. Even worse, it's near impossible to visit your car at any point during the day since it'll be a 2 hour round trip. At $300 for tickets you'd think there'd be something fun about it. Guess it's only for rich vacationers. So many other good hills in the area. read more

We stayed at the "one village place residences" from Saturday - Wednesday. (Right after Thanksgiving) it was pretty dead which was nice. Super cute resort with quite a few things to do. We really enjoyed our stay here and definitely will be back. My personal only fee complaints would be that the bedding and pillows at our room were pretty cheap quality. Blankets and sheets were super stiff and uncomfortable pillows super flat. The bath tub and shower didn't work in the spare room. And the hot tub on our site is completely shut down. Lastly there isn't any really good coffee at the entire resort I tried every spot. Overall great experience. Friendly staff everywhere. read more

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When arriving, there is a shuttle that takes you from the parking lot to the bottom of the gondola. Then, you take a gondola up to the ski lifts. The transportation was fine. Northstar is a fantastic ski resort for intermediate skiers, particularly those interested in blue slopes. Most of the mountain slopes are blue, with the backside having many black slopes (less intimidating than those at Kirkwood). The terrain is well organized, with many trails leading into one another. When we visited, there was SO much powder. It was great to ski in. Compared to some other resorts, there seemed to be more moguls and bumpy terrain here. There were both wide and narrow runs, so that was nice as well. As a side note, we used the EPIC app to find groomed and I groomed slopes which didn't seem particularly accurate because there were some "groomed slopes" that were very much not groomed. I would recommend using your instincts and visual sight to determine whether the run will match your skill level and if it had been groomed recently. read more

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YESSIR. Northstar is pretty great for snowboarders and skiers alike! I think it's also pretty diverse in terms of terrain-- both beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders will have some trails that best fit them on the mountain. :) The Northstar base has a bunch of cool events going on all the time-- last time I went, High West Distillery was giving out free shots of whiskey and free flasks. :D Just one star docked because I wish the parking situation was a little bit better, since all parking lots require shuttles to go back and forth which can take up to 30 minutes during busy hours. :/ read more

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My friend and I are long-time Epic pass holders and stopped into the Summit Bar yesterday excited to celebrate closing day with a simple glass of champagne. From the moment we walked in, Lindsay seemed visibly irritated by our presence. It took her several minutes to stop chatting with her coworker before even acknowledging us. What followed was, without question, the most unprofessional and hostile interaction I've ever had with a member of waitstaff. As someone with 14 years of experience in hospitality, I cannot fathom speaking to another human (let alone a customer) the way she spoke to us. From the start, she made it clear she had zero interest in basic courtesy. When we asked if they had champagne, Lindsay rolled her eyes dramatically and snapped, "No. There's no champagne, it's closing day obviously" with zero effort to offer an alternative or even be remotely polite. I then asked if they had rosé, and instead of answering, she mocked me and said "What did I just say? Do I need to spell it out for you?" Her tone was sharp, sarcastic, and clearly intended to belittle. I was stunned by the level of her condescending tone. I quietly noted that rosé is an entirely different beverage and asked if the mid-mountain lodge might have any. That's when she cut me off, scoffed and barked "How would I know what they have down there? I clearly don't work there, I work up here." She said loudly, sarcastically, and with a smirk; as if humiliating guests was her personal form of entertainment. The escalation didn't stop there. When we asked for her name due to how unnecessarily hostile and loud she was becoming, she covered her name tag and said she wasn't required to give it. Then, in a moment so childish and inappropriate it left us speechless, she snapped her fingers at us like we were dogs and aggressively pointed toward the door shouting "You need to go. Now. Get out! Leave!" repeating herself over and over, loudly enough to draw attention from everyone in the lodge. Other guests stared on, appalled and confused. We walked outside visibly shaken up when another guest said he saw her name tag said Lindsay and that he was stunned by her treatment towards us. We thanked him and decided to ride down to mid-mountain. Thankfully the bartender down there greeted us warmly, no theatrics or attitude, just kindness. She poured our celebratory drink with a smile, showing that the issue was never our request, but rather the person behind the Summit Bar. We told her what happened, and she was visibly appalled. She apologized on Lindsay's behalf, confirming her name to us as well. To Northstar management: Lindsay should not be representing your mountain in any capacity. Her behavior was disgraceful; deliberately rude, needlessly aggressive, and in direct contradiction to the high standards Northstar is known for. I understand that everyone can have an off day, but this wasn't that. This was targeted, unprovoked hostility toward two polite guests asking basic questions. One toxic employee like this can seriously undermine the reputation and goodwill you've spent years building. I sincerely hope this is addressed appropriately, because no guest should be treated the way we were. read more

So over this resort. This will be my last season buying a pass here. Waiting for bus for almost 20 mins, chairs always stopping, outdated and lame park. read more

I went to the ski school and the were super nice the slopes were fun and I am 3 years old the slopes are very spread out in the way the if you are advanced there are stuff for you and if your a beginner there is also something for you and also stuff in the middle it's also super cheap can someone please tell me where the space bar is read more

Disappointing Experience - Not a Real Snowboard Lesson We enrolled our two daughters (9 and 7) in this snowboard school, expecting them to build confidence and improve their skills. As a family, we comfortably snowboard together on blue trails, and our goal was for our 9-year-old to refine her technique and our 7-year-old to become more independent getting off the chairlift. Instead, they spent the entire day on the bunny slope, using the magic carpet--never even getting on the chairlift. When we voiced our concerns to a supervisor (Ken or Kent), he told us that kids needed to be really good at making S-turns before being allowed on the lift. This was frustrating because our daughters already had experience beyond what they were being taught. Instead of challenging them or helping them progress, they spent most of the time building snowmen and having snowball fights. For the price we paid, we expected structured instruction--not glorified daycare. If you're looking for a place to drop your kids off while you ski, maybe this works for you. But if you actually want your kids to improve their snowboarding, look elsewhere. Total waste of money. read more

They have the worst phone options to chose from. I tried calling to make a reservation and the options kept taking me to Conference reservation. It does not ring to the front desk. They need a better phone system. read more

I'm absolutely in love with this place! Not only is it breathtaking, but everything is so convenient and accessible. The restaurants are fantastic, with Rubicon Pizza being my favorite spot. The ski resort was amazing and such a blast! I even took a ski lesson--it was decent, though the instructor could have been better. That said, it didn't stop me from having an incredible time & I'll definitely be back! read more

Beautiful ski resort! We are season pass holders and come here as often as we can. They have great restaurants, lounge, and shopping options. We normally visit for 1 day trips and have learned very quickly how crowded it gets here. If you want good parking and to avoid being stuck in traffic getting in, be prepared to arrive here early. We always target to get to the parking lot by 7:15am (this means we are leaving Sacramento around 5am). When we arrive as planned, everything is a breeze. Close parking, avoiding the crowds, get our Starbucks treats, change, and one of the first ones hitting the slopes. We absolutely love Northstar and highly recommend visiting if you have not yet. read more

This is a review for the kids ski school ages 3-4 and 5-6 programs. This is our second year taking our son to the full day ski school program, I have to say it's so nice! They feed them lunch at the lodge and really help them to learn how to stop. They do the magic carpet as beginners and slowly transition to the lifts. The ratio of 6 or less kids with two teachers is wonderful. Last year he only had three in his 3-4 year group. Now with COVID restrictions passed, it's more crowded but once they take the kids to the lesson areas it's not congested. I reserved the lessons online a couple months before. You come to the village where you'll see the signs for the age groups for check in. I think it's as smooth as you can get for a crowd of kids and parents. I have only had a great experience so far! The pick up at the end of the lessons is at the Overlook Bar area, which is right above the village second floor. I think the instructors are all really friendly and sweet! The other big bonus, you can ski and board knowing your kids are safe and having fun! read more

I just played a round of golf. It was a $140 round on a Wednesday. I'm a 6 handicap. Play all over California. Fairways were fine. But the greens were AWFUL. At least 4 greens had a ground under repair. And 3 greens were not cut well. I'd honestly give this place less than a star if I could. The staff didn't warn anyone and seemed most grounds keepers seemed to be sitting around. I used to come here all the time. Now I'm not going to come here for a couple years, in hope they get their course together. read more

North Star is a very nice place to go with a group who have a variety of interests, not just skiing or snowboarding. The lodge area has restaurants, coffee shops and retail shopping and an ice skating rink. This place is very busy and crowded on the weekends. Shuttles take you to/from the parking lots. Be prepared to wait in lines from the shuttle in the parking lot to the lifts, however the lines move fast. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. Multiple locker areas if you are coming up for the day. ($20 sm, $25 lg). If you are renting equipment, use the online feature with prepay. So much easier! read more

Northstar California - Trail map - Ski Resorts Near Me - Truckee, California

I can say that this place is overwhelming. Too crowded, Long line. However I am just amazed how they are organized. Took too long for our rental but then I had patience. It was just too tiring I guess I am at that age. LOL However once you get into the resort everything runs smoothly. I had a great time here and will do it again! Thank you! read more

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Of all Vail-owned ski resorts, this is my favorite! It's comparably touristy to Heavenly, but not as riddled with non-riders. You do need to drive a bit from the city(Truckee/North Lake) to get here, unlike Heavenly which sits right in South Lake, and we find that fewer people tend to come to NSR for that reason. There's a good variety of all runs(green, blue, black) which is great for both beginners and advanced riders. Though they lack expert terrain like double black diamonds unless you go backcountry. Northstar is also one of the few resorts to have a terrain park, they have a great one with a half pipe. The runs are groomed well too if you don't like powder. Food at the mountain lounges are pretty basic (burger and fries, chicken tenders); the best places we found to eat were the BBQ place at the Ritz Carlton(take the highland chair up) or just go down and eat in the Village. Another good choice is to pack your own lunch and enjoy it on the mountain with a pretty view. Lounge is great for drinks but if you're hungry - there's better places to eat. read more

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Visited Northstar for the first time this past weekend and it was great! It had a lot of interconnected green paths which make for a really fun day. The only cons were the parking which was a bit confusing and the food was terrible. read more

Northstar California - Ski Resorts Near Me - Truckee, California

Beautiful resort with plenty of activities. Took my daughter snowboarding rented her equipment below took the gondola up to the Ritz and then caught a Sherpa to the middle village to meet up with them! It's big and can be a little overwhelming if it's your first time but great spot. Even has an ice arena. read more

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Love skiing the backside of this mountain when there's a good powder day! Parking is a bit of a hit or miss, but overall this place is great. Less crowded than some other Tahoe mountains but still fun. read more

Northstar California - Chairlift - Ski Resorts Near Me - Truckee, California

Pretty much a wrecked ski/snowboard experience by Vail Resorts as they have done with other properties. Oversold cheap season passes mean the lift lines are jam packed, low staffing with poor service, and no real snowmaking or grooming mean only 20-30% of the hill is open. You'll be in line 30-40min for each lift, and that's MID-WEEK. Weekends are a disaster and you'll see consistent 45-60min lift lines. Look at other independent ski resorts if you want to actually enjoy your day. The mass-market approach that has been implemented at Northstar isn't worth the time or money unless you like standing around in lines all day. read more

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