Northstar California | |
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Location in California | |
Location | Placer County, California |
Nearest major city | Truckee |
Coordinates | 39°15′50″N 120°07′30″W / 39.264°N 120.125°W |
Status | Operating |
Owner | Vail Resorts |
Vertical | 2,280 ft (690 m) |
Top elevation | 8,610 ft (2,620 m) |
Base elevation | 6,330 ft (1,930 m) |
Skiable area | 3,170 acres (12.8 km2) |
Trails | 100 total 13% beginner 60% intermediate 27% advanced |
Longest run | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) |
Lift system | 20 lifts |
Lift capacity | 34,800 / hr |
Terrain parks | Yes, 5 |
Snowfall | 350 in (890 cm) |
Snowmaking | Yes, 50% |
Night skiing | No |
Website | northstarcalifornia.com |
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.