Northstar Ski Resort Statistics | California USA

Resort Location California, USA

Nearest Town Truckee

Distance to Nearest Town 9.66 km 6 mi

Nearest International Airport Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Distance to Nearest International Airport 64.37 km 40 mi

Winter Season Opening November 21, 2025

Winter Season Closing April 5, 2026

Estimated Summer Season Opening May 2026

Estimated Summer Season Closing September 2026

Year Established 1972

Total Skiable Terrain 1282.88 ha 3170 ac

Base Elevation 1929.38 m 6330 ft

Summit Elevation 2624.33 m 8610 ft

Vertical Drop 694.94 m 2280 ft

Snowmaking 607.04 ha 1500 ac

Total Lifts 19

Uphill Capacity 34,800 riders per hour

Total Runs/Trails 107

Green/Beginners Runs 13%

Blue/Intermediate Runs 60%

Black/Advanced Runs 27%

Double Black/Expert Runs 140.43 ha 347 ac

Longest Run Length 4.83 km 3 mi

Terrain Parks 8

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