Northstar California
Where Northstar California’s numbers come from
25 observations from 4 publishers behind 22 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 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
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 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
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 ac1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Named trails1001 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaPublishedSep 2026“number_trails = 100 total ; 13% beginner ; 60% intermediate ; 27% advanced”
Longest run1.4 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Beginner terrain13%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaPublishedSep 2026“number_trails = 100 total ; 13% beginner ; 60% intermediate ; 27% advanced”
Intermediate terrain60%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaPublishedSep 2026“number_trails = 100 total ; 13% beginner ; 60% intermediate ; 27% advanced”
Advanced terrain27%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaPublishedSep 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)
Night skiingNo1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Total lifts202 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
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 in1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Snowmaking coverage (share)50%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Drive from the fly-in airport55 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”
Drive from nearest major airport55 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”
Road miles from nearest major airport44.0 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”
Drive from closest airline airport55 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”
Road miles from closest airline airport44.0 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, best tier first.
- Tier 1Northstar California — Getting Here & Parking | Northstar California ResortNorthstar California · northstarcalifornia.com
- Tier 1Northstar California — lift ticketsNorthstar California · northstarcalifornia.com
- Tier 1Northstar California — official websiteNorthstar California · northstarcalifornia.com
- Tier 2Ski California — resortsCalifornia Ski Industry Association · skicalifornia.org
- Tier 2Epic Pass 2026-27 resort access (epicpass.com)Vail Resorts (Epic Pass) · epicpass.com
- Tier 3Lift Blog — NorthstarLift Blog · liftblog.com
- Tier 3Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 3Wikipedia — Northstar CaliforniaWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 4Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Northstar California, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Tier 4Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- Tier 4GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts areGMBA Mountain Inventory (placed by aurora.ski) · earthenv.org
- Tier 5OpenSkiMap — Northstar at Tahoe ResortOpenSkiMap.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 · Tier 1 · 2026-09-24…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) · Tier 2 · 2026-09-23Northstar, CA — UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THESE WORLD-CLASS RESORTS
- operatingCalifornia Ski Industry Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-23Listed by California Ski Industry Association: ": Northstar California Resort"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Tier 3 · 2026-09-23* Northstar California – Truckee
- operatingLift Blog · Tier 3 · 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) · Tier 5 · 2026-09-23Northstar at Tahoe Resort — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 20; downhill runs mapped: 125;