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Northstar California
Tahoe's most family-friendly and village-centric mountain — slope-side luxury, consistent grooming, and the Ritz-Carlton at the base.
Base Elev
6,330 ft
Summit
8,610 ft
Vertical
2,280 ft
Acres
3,170
Trails
100
Lifts
20
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Season
Opens
Mid November
Closes
Mid April
Season Length
145 days
Full Open
Late December
Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.
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Dec 20 – Mar 15
Terrain Profile
Vertical
2,280 ft
Acres
3,170
Trails
100
Lifts
20
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Dec 20 – Mar 15
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