Northstar

Chairlift Interview #1: Averi from South Lake

Welcome to the first in a series of PeakRankings chairlift interviews, where we highlight locals across North America's ski resorts! We talk to Averi Haugesag, a midwestern-reporter-turned-Tahoe-local, on Northstar’s Vista Express lift.

Off Peak Podcast Episode 12: Tahoe Ski Bums

Sam interviews three long-time Tahoe residents—who also happen to be his roommates.

California Ski Regions Mandated to Suspend All Overnight Stays, Non-Takeout Dining Starting Tonight

California ski regions must suspend all non-essential overnight stays and non-takeout dining starting tonight at 11:59pm. Only one mountain in the state is unaffected by the order.

Video: Northstar Highlands Gondola Experience

Northstar's Highlands Gondola services village condos and parking, offering direct mid-mountain access. But this pulse gondola uses fixed-grip cabins rather than the detachable grips found on a typical gondola, resulting in an experience that may surprise some first-time riders.

Corridor: A Trip Down Northstar's Most Technically Challenging Pitch

A run down Northstar’s Corridor trail in December 2020. From a strictly technical sense, we feel this is Northstar’s most challenging marked run.

We’ve Slightly Adjusted Our Facilities Ratings Towards Practicality, Resulting In a Few Score Changes.

We’ve historically weighted some very small facilities with limited space and inconsistent openings as highly as more practical lodges. With today’s adjustment, we’re aiming to fix this discrepancy.

Northstar

This family-friendly resort offers excellent grooming and a top-tier terrain park, but expert and above-treeline terrain is lacking.