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Memories That Last a Lifetime
Waking up in a snow blanketed wilderness. Carving lines down a perfectly groomed run. The gooey warmth of a fireside s’more. Every moment at Northstar fills you with a feeling unlike any other, one that persists generation after generation in this special place nestled in the Martis Valley.
Top 5 Facts About Northstar
Our Spiral Logo is Actually A Sawblade
Northstar was a tree farm until the resort formed in 1972. Our logo represents this history.
Northstar's Original Motto
Everything in the middle of nowhere! The premier location to do it all year round.
We're On a Volcano!
Mt. Pluto is an extinct volcano! It's eruption 2M years ago helped form the Tahoe Basin.
Washoe Origins
Tahoe is a mispronunciation of Da ow, meaning “lake” in Washoe.
Mountain Statistics
What nature created, we continue to enjoy, and hope that it becomes part of your family’s traditions. Northstar is a pristine reserve, hidden in an eternity of trees and quiet valleys. It’s a special place where we focus on helping you find what matters most – time together, rejuvenating calm and the opportunity to become your best self.
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8,610 ft
(2,624 m)
6,330 ft
(1,929 m)
3,170 Acres
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350 inches
(889 cm)
3 miles
(East Ridge ->Logger's Loop->Woods)
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100
13%
60%
27%
347 Acres
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Recommended For Beginner Skiers and Riders
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