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NORTHSTAR-at-TAHOE

TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA 96160
Area Telephone: (530)562-1010
Fax: (530)562-2221
Snow Condition: (530)562-1330
Internet Address:
Email: northstar@boothcreek.com

AREA'S SKIING STATISTICS

Elevation: Top: 8,610 feet Base: 6,330 feet

Vertical Drop: 2,280 feet

Skiing Terrain: 70 trails & runs; North facing ski bowl sheltered by 2 wooded ridges on 2,420 acres

Longest run 2.9 miles

Slope Difficulty: Beginner: 25% Intermediate: 50% Advanced: 25%

Average Annual Snowfall: 350 inches

Snowmaking: 50% coverage (Largest snowmaking system in North Lake Tahoe)

Lifts: One express gondola: Six express quad chairlifts: One triple chairlift: Two double chairlifts: Two surface lifts: Four Magic Carpets

Lift Capacity Per Hour: Uphill capacity of 22,400 skiers per hour

SKIING SEASON

Season: Nov. - April

Days Open & Hours of Operation:
Daily: 9 am–4:00 pm Holidays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Afternoon begins at 1 pm
Night Skiing: No

EQUIPMENT AND SCHOOLING

Ski Rental/Repair: At area, Truckee & Lake Tahoe; snowboard, snowshoes, & clothing rentals at area

X-Country Rental/Repair: At area

Ski/Snowboard Instruction: ATM; Seniors, women, snowboard, telemark, X-C, & children; 220 instructors; group lesson includes all day ski pass, equipment rentals and lesson. Free group lessons available for advanced intermediate and above skiers/riders.

Ski School Telephone: 530-562-2274

ADDITIONAL RECREATION

50 km. of X-C trails; rec. center, saunas, lap pool & outdoor spas for lodging guests; snowmobiling & tubing hill on property; snowbikes; snowshoeing; Free ice skating

LODGING FACILITIES

On-site lodging: 260 condos–1,200 + beds; condo lodging is priced per unit, Recommended occupancy from 2-10 persons, Tel. no (530) 562-1010; (800) GO-NORTH; No overnight campers.

RESTAURANTS AND APRES-SKI

Restaurants/Bars/Lounges: 2 restaurants on mtn., restaurants & bars at base; bars & many lounges, casinos & discos nearby; Restaurant & pizza parlor on-site; Polaris Park

SERVICES

Ski/snowboard shop, gourmet deli and coffee bar with specialty grocery items, ATM, meeting rooms, Swim & Racquet Club, full services in Truckee & Lake Tahoe.

The long-awaited Village at Northstar will make its debut this winter, with Phase I scheduled to open in December. Featuring luxurious slopeside condominiums, stylish boutiques, outdoor restaurants and an ice-skating rink and pedestrian plaza at the heart of it all, the Village at Northstar is guaranteed to be one of the finest mountain villages in North America.

Credit Cards: AE,VISA, MC, Discover Card for lifts, school, rentals and lodging

Child Care: all-day program (2–6)/licensed ski option available

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

Truckee–6 mi; Reno–40 mi I-80 from S.F., Sacramento or Reno to Hwy 267 between Truckee & Tahoe’s north shore

Air: Truckee, on-site transportation available free through Northstar’s own shuttle system. Call 530-562-2257 24-hours in advance for arrangements.

SKIING RATES (subject to change) (Rates have not been established for the 05-06 season these are based off last season's prices.)

Interchangeable lift ticket for parents--Parent Predicament $57

Multi-day Rates: Adult/Young Adult/Child 2, 3, 4, 5, day $106/88/34; $159/132/51; $212/176/68; $265/220/85

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