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Northstar California Resort

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Northstar California Resort is on Lake Tahoe in the western United States. 19 lifts serve guests. Elevations: 1,929 - 2,624 m. Rating: 3.7/5.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Northstar California Resort, United States
★★★★★3.6out of 5
2,624 м
top
695 м
Vertical drop
1,929 м
base
Total slopes
97 км
Lifts
19
Vertical drop
695 м
Longest run
4 км
Adult ski pass
€ 288 / day
Snowmaking
50 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 97 km total
Easy25 км · 26 %
Intermediate45 км · 46 %
Difficult27 км · 28 %
Longest run: Valley run - 4 км, vertical drop 696 м.
Snowmaking: cover 50 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
328 US$
€ 288
Children
230 US$
€ 202
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Northstar California Resort is proud to be a member of the Vail Resorts family. Vail Resorts is the world's leading ski resort company, with Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, as well as Heavenly and now Northstar® Resort on Lake Tahoe. The addition of Vail Resorts further strengthens the transformation of Northstar California Resort and North Lake Tahoe into a true world-class destination.

Snowparks

The resort snowpark has a beginner line and a halfpipe. According to the resort's official website.

Maps

Northstar California Resort ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
19 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 2Gondola lifts
  • 1Combined installations
  • 10Chairlifts
  • 1T-bars and platters
  • 5Magic carpets
Lifts in total
19
Capacity
36,702people/hour
Total lift length
16.2км
Newest lift: Comstock Express, 2022 г.Longest lift: Backside Express, 1,874 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
www.northstarcalifornia.com
Phone
-
Coordinates
39.27455, -120.12109
Countries
United States
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Typical season
Mid-November - mid-April
Season
28 November 2026 - 11 April 2027
Northstar California Resort

Mid · 2 277 м

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Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

Truckee

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge
★★★★★
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge
8.41,001 reviews
1565 €from 1288 € / night
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
★★★★★
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
8.7608 reviews
1796 €from 1395 € / night
Tahoe Mountain Lodging
★★★★
Tahoe Mountain Lodging
9.273 reviews
1125 €from 1051 € / night
Northstar Lodge 306 by East West Hospitality
★★★★
Northstar Lodge 306 by East West Hospitality
8.7239 reviews
from 1322 € / night
Northstar Village Condo
★★★
Northstar Village Condo
8.915 reviews
from 788 € / night
Lovely lodge with a pool table access to slopes & more
Lovely lodge with a pool table access to slopes & more
9.168 reviews
from 1554 € / night
Northstar townhome with 2 balconies fireplace pool hot tub & sauna
★★★★
Northstar townhome with 2 balconies fireplace pool hot tub & sauna
9.119 reviews
from 1010 € / night
2Br 2Ba- Overwhelming Charm, Overlooking the Village
★★★
2Br 2Ba- Overwhelming Charm, Overlooking the Village
9.210 reviews
from 1306 € / night
Northstar Resort by Vail Resorts
★★★
Northstar Resort by Vail Resorts
7.31,004 reviews
350 €from 342 € / night
Inn At Truckee
★★
Inn At Truckee
7.31,010 reviews
207 €from 181 € / night
Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel
★★★
Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel
8.41,001 reviews
342 €from 330 € / night
Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
★★★★
Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
8.5901 reviews
379 €from 357 € / night
Truckee12 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a day pass cost?
A day pass costs €288, or 328 US$ in local currency. A child pass costs €202.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
The resort has 97 km of pistes, including 25 km of easy pistes. Northstar California Resort is therefore suitable for beginners, who have access to easy pistes.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:00. The resort has 19 lifts, including The Highlands Gondola, Big Springs Express Gondola and Village Express.

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