Where Northstar California’s numbers come from
49 observations from 4 publishers behind 24 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
11/11 core figures collected.
Summit elevation8,610 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Highest Elevation 8,610 ft (2,624 m)”
Highest lift-served elevation8,612 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Northstar at Tahoe ResortPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 2,625 m (8,613 ft)”
Base elevation6,330 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Base Elevation 6,330 ft (1,929 m)”
Advertised vertical drop2,280 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Lift-served vertical2,282 ftNo sources:Derived
Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.
= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft
Skiable acres3,170 ac2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Skiable Terrain 3,170 Acres”
Named trails1002 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Trails 100”
Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaSep 2026“number_trails = 100 total ; 13% beginner ; 60% intermediate ; 27% advanced”
Longest run3.0 mi2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Longest Ski Run 3 miles (East Ridge ->Logger's Loop->Woods)”
Beginner terrain13%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Beginner Terrain 13%”
Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaSep 2026“number_trails = 100 total ; 13% beginner ; 60% intermediate ; 27% advanced”
Intermediate terrain60%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Intermediate Terrain 60%”
Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaSep 2026“number_trails = 100 total ; 13% beginner ; 60% intermediate ; 27% advanced”
Advanced terrain27%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Advanced Terrain 27%”
Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaSep 2026“number_trails = 100 total ; 13% beginner ; 60% intermediate ; 27% advanced”
Advanced + expert terrain27%No sources:Derived
Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.
= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)
Beginner runs13No sources:Derived
Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.
= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)
Terrain parks101 source1 of 1 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Terrain Parks 10”
Night skiingNo2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Northstar Basecamp | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Is night skiing included in my pass or lift ticket? There is no night skiing at Northstar California.”
Total lifts203 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Lifts 20”
OpenSkiMap — Northstar at Tahoe ResortSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 11 chairlifts, 2 gondolas, 1 platter lift, 6 magic carpets (20 in all)”
Average annual snowfall350 in2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Northstar California
Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortPublishedOct 2026“Average Snowfall 350 inches (889 cm)”
Snowmaking coverage (share)50%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Airport drive55 min2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California: 55 min and 44 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Northstar California — Getting Here & Parking | Northstar California ResortSep 2026Differs: ≤ 40 min “Reno is located less than 40 miles from the Reno Tahoe International Airport … The Reno/Tahoe International Airport is just a quick 40-minute-drive from Northstar, with direct flights to and from most major cities, including Canada and Mexico”
Airport road miles44.0 mi2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California: 55 min and 44 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Northstar California — Getting Here & Parking | Northstar California ResortSep 2026Differs: ≤ 40.0 mi “Reno is located less than 40 miles from the Reno Tahoe International Airport … The Reno/Tahoe International Airport is just a quick 40-minute-drive from Northstar, with direct flights to and from most major cities, including Canada and Mexico”
Big airport drive55 min2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California: 55 min and 44 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Northstar California — Getting Here & Parking | Northstar California ResortSep 2026Differs: ≤ 40 min “Reno is located less than 40 miles from the Reno Tahoe International Airport … The Reno/Tahoe International Airport is just a quick 40-minute-drive from Northstar, with direct flights to and from most major cities, including Canada and Mexico”
Big airport road miles44.0 mi2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California: 55 min and 44 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Northstar California — Getting Here & Parking | Northstar California ResortSep 2026Differs: ≤ 40.0 mi “Reno is located less than 40 miles from the Reno Tahoe International Airport … The Reno/Tahoe International Airport is just a quick 40-minute-drive from Northstar, with direct flights to and from most major cities, including Canada and Mexico”
Closest airport drive55 min2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California: 55 min and 44 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Northstar California — Getting Here & Parking | Northstar California ResortSep 2026Differs: ≤ 40 min “Reno is located less than 40 miles from the Reno Tahoe International Airport … The Reno/Tahoe International Airport is just a quick 40-minute-drive from Northstar, with direct flights to and from most major cities, including Canada and Mexico”
Closest airport road miles44.0 mi2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California: 55 min and 44 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Northstar California — Getting Here & Parking | Northstar California ResortSep 2026Differs: ≤ 40.0 mi “Reno is located less than 40 miles from the Reno Tahoe International Airport … The Reno/Tahoe International Airport is just a quick 40-minute-drive from Northstar, with direct flights to and from most major cities, including Canada and Mexico”
Pages cited
Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.
- Northstar California — Getting Here & Parking | Northstar California ResortThe resort’s own site · northstarcalifornia.com
- Northstar California — lift ticketsThe resort’s own site · northstarcalifornia.com
- Northstar California — Mountain Information & Fun Facts | Northstar California ResortThe resort’s own site · northstarcalifornia.com
- Northstar California — Northstar Basecamp | Northstar California ResortThe resort’s own site · northstarcalifornia.com
- Northstar California — official websiteThe resort’s own site · northstarcalifornia.com
- Ski California — resortsState ski association · California Ski Industry Association · skicalifornia.org
- Epic Pass 2026-27 resort access (epicpass.com)Ski pass · Vail Resorts (Epic Pass) · epicpass.com
- Lift Blog — NorthstarSki guide · Lift Blog · liftblog.com
- Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · transtats.bts.gov
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts areWorked out by aurora.ski · GMBA Mountain Inventory (placed by aurora.ski) · earthenv.org
- OpenSkiMap — Northstar at Tahoe ResortCommunity map · OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · openstreetmap.org
Other facts
Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.
- Nearest major airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Closest airline airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Airports the resort recommends
- Northstar California — Getting Here & Parking | Northstar California Resort
- Coordinates
- Wikipedia — Northstar California
- Lift ticket page
- Northstar California — lift tickets
- Mountain range
- GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
- Nearest city
- Wikipedia — Northstar California
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingNorthstar California · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…Shop Now , opens in a new window , opens in a new window Now Hiring For Winter 2026/27 , opens in a new window Come work, play and grow in the mountains! Explore part…
- operatingVail Resorts (Epic Pass) · Ski pass · 2026-09-23Northstar, CA — UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THESE WORLD-CLASS RESORTS
- operatingCalifornia Ski Industry Association · State ski association · 2026-09-23Listed by California Ski Industry Association: ": Northstar California Resort"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-23* Northstar California – Truckee
- operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-23Northstar: 14 operating lift(s) — Arrow Express (High Speed Quad), Backside Express (High Speed Quad), Big Springs Gondola (Gondola 6), Comstock Express (High Speed Six), Highlands Gondola (Pulse Gondola), Lookout Link (Platter), Martis Camp Express (High Speed Quad), Promised Land Express (High Speed Quad), Rendezvous (Triple), Tahoe Zephyr Express (Chondola 6/8), The Big Easy (Quad), Timberline (Triple), Village Express (High Speed Quad), Vista Express (High Speed Quad); 11 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-23Northstar at Tahoe Resort — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 20; downhill runs mapped: 125;