Northstar California

Northstar California
The East Ridge of Northstar California, with a view of the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Taken from near the summit of Mt. Pluto.
The East Ridge of Northstar California, with a view of the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Taken from near the summit of Mt. Pluto.
Northstar California is located in California
Northstar California
Northstar California
Location in California
Northstar California is located in the United States
Northstar California
Northstar California
Northstar California (the United States)
LocationPlacer County, California
Nearest major cityTruckee
Coordinates39°15′50″N 120°07′30″W / 39.264°N 120.125°W / 39.264; -120.125
StatusOperating
OwnerVail Resorts
Vertical2,280 ft (690 m)
Top elevation8,610 ft (2,620 m)
Base elevation6,330 ft (1,930 m)
Skiable area3,170 acres (12.8 km2)
Trails100 total
13% beginner
60% intermediate
27% advanced
Longest run1.4 mi (2.3 km)
Lift system20 lifts
Lift capacity34,800 / hr
Terrain parksYes, 5
Snowfall350 in (890 cm)
SnowmakingYes, 50%
Night skiingNo
Websitenorthstarcalifornia.com
The Summit Smokehouse, at the peak of Mt. Pluto, nearly snowed in, in 2017.

Northstar California (previously Northstar-at-Tahoe) is a mountain resort in the western United States, located in Placer County, California, near the northwest shore of Lake Tahoe.

Approximately 200 miles (320 km) from the San Francisco Bay Area, the 3,170-acre (12.8 km2) resort features 2,280 ft (690 m) vertical drop of alpine terrain accessed by 19 lifts, a snowmaking system, a cross-country center, a village, on-site lodging and summer activities including an 18-hole golf course and a lift-served mountain bike park.