Celebrate 40 years with us! £200 off our top 40 properties and a bottle of champagne - book before 31 July

Ski Solutions
Call our ski Experts 020 7471 7700
ABTA ATOL Protected Feefo logo
Menu
Call our ski Experts 020 7471 7700
Ski Solutions
Call our ski Experts 020 7471 7700
Back
Close
Northstar Ski Holidays
Home usa northstar

Northstar Ski Holidays

Ski holidays in Northstar are perfect for families. Go skiing in Northstar for a great choice of terrain that is perfect for intermediates.

Jump to

    Northstar Ski Resort

    California’s Northstar ski resort offers a brilliant family experience for skiers of all levels and age groups. With 97 runs covering 3,000 acres of skiing terrain, along with several activities through the day and night, Northstar ski resort makes for an excellent family getaway through the winter period. Northstar California has great beginner terrain and plenty of skiing for intermediates.

    Northstar ski resort is owned by Vail Resorts. You can purchase an EPIC pass and get access to lots of world-class resorts, including Heavenly.

    Call our ski experts today to find out more about Northstar ski resort.

    Northstar Transfer Time
    Reno
    Map Marker 1h 10m

    Best For...

    • All abilities
    • Families
    • Tree skiing

    Resort Statistics

    • Resort Altitude 1,929m
    • Skiing Altitude 2,624m
    • Total Ski Area 166km
    • Lifts 20
    • Blue Runs 22km
    • Red Runs 100km
    • Black Runs 45km
    • Cross Country 24km
    Skiing in Northstar

    Skiing in Northstar

    Skiers can enjoy a total of 100 runs, with the majority being designed for intermediate skiers. There are, however, a number of beginner runs, and some challenging advanced trails so that all visitors leave satisfied.

    North Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts
    Snowboarding in Northstar

    Snowboarding in Northstar

    There are plenty of great black-diamond trails in the back bowls of Northstar that free riders will revel in. There is also a back-country area called Sawtooth Ridge which proves a haven for powder-hounds. Northstar boasts six terrain parks and two halfpipes, making it one of the best resorts in North America for snowboarders.

    Ski Schools in Northstar

    Ski Schools in Northstar

    Northstar ski resort offers a range of skiing lessons for skiers of all abilities for both children and adults. Ski schools are available for first-time skiers, novices and advanced skiers at varying rates. Ski lessons are available either privately or in groups. Prices vary on your needs, preferences and level.

    Crèches in Northstar

    Crèches in Northstar

    Northstar prides themselves in being a fine family ski resort and is able to provide a Minors Camp to parents with young children. This means the young children can enjoy the day while their parents enjoy the slopes. Northstar also offers an evening childcare service in the village, where children can enjoy themselves with other children their age and parents can enjoy themselves knowing their children are in safe hands. Children partake in both indoor and outdoor activities and are provided with dinner.

    Restaurants in Northstar

    Restaurants in Northstar

    Northstar offers several bars and restaurants to cater for all meals, from snacking at lunch to enjoying a fine meal for dinner. Northstar provides skiers with several bars and restaurants both on the mountain and in the village, with something to suit the whole family. The restaurants vary from pizzerias to burger joints, right through to fine Japanese dining.

    Après Ski in Northstar

    Après Ski in Northstar

    Northstar offers an exclusive experience to its skiers throughout the evening and night, with a number of activities to keep you occupied when the slopes are closed. These activities include live music events, pubs and bars and nearby casinos.

    Non-Skiers in Northstar

    Non-Skiers

    There are several attractions for the non-skiing holidaymakers at the fabulous Northstar ski resort, including outdoor ice skating and tubing. Northstar also offers scenic gondola and lift rides for you to enjoy the breath-taking scenery that Northstar and Lake Tahoe has to offer. This also means you can meet the skiers of your group on the mountain for lunch or après.

    Call our experts 020 7471 7700 Enquire Now

    Map of Northstar

    Other Ski Resorts in USA

    USA Ski Holidays

    More About Northstar Ski Resort

    Lake Tahoe Skiing

    Lake Tahoe Skiing

    North-Lake-Tahoe-Blog-Hero

    North Lake Tahoe Skiing

    10 best ski resorts in the USA

    10 Best Ski Resorts in the US 2025/2026

    Two people enjoying a drink on a balcony in the Canadian ski town of Whistler

    Best Ski Towns in North America

    We Can Tailor-Make a Holiday to Suit You...

    We have a team of experts on hand to help you choose the perfect holiday. From a luxury ski weekend in Val d’Isère to a big adventure in the Rockies, we’re whatever you want your holiday to be.

    Call our experts 020 7471 7700 Enquire Now

    A Family of Six Expert Travel Companies

    Join the Active Travel Club Today
    BSpoke Cycling Holidays
    Cycling for Softies
    Ski Solutions Logo
    Wilderness England
    Wilderness Ireland
    Wilderness Scotland
    Join the Active Travel Club Today

    Make an Enquiry

    "*" indicates required fields

    T&Cs
    By providing your details you agree to be contacted by us on the basis of legitimate interest and PEC Regs S.22 ‘soft opt-in’.
    This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.