Northstar-at-Tahoe

Get It While You Can!

Only 4 more days for the winter season at Northstar after today and spring weather is heading in for the last weekend!  It has been such a great year with these incredible cold storms then straight to spring, we couldn’t ask for more.  I think all the positive attitudes and big grins have been my favorite part of the season, yeah a good vibe is even better than the lightest powder.  I don’t believe in not having any friends on a powder day, all you really need to do is find someone near your ability level.  Sorry I haven’t updated in a few days, been a little under the weather unfortunately.  Hope you like the video, a few friends and myself took some stash and park runs.

There has been too many great days up to count, generally everyone remembers that one great powder day, but if you are any what of a regular I’m sure you got a few more than a couple.  Right?  I obviously cannot take any more guesses for the season snowfall total, but right now two of you are very close.

April Fun in the Sun

Northstar Resort is now at 412 inches for the season! 62 inches over our annual average!!! Come catch a few rays with us and enjoy these amazing April conditions. You can buy next years Double Whammy Season Pass and take advantage of the rest of this season as well!  We have seen 60 inches of fresh snow in the last 7 days with some great days for skiing/riding still ahead of us.  I hope all of you are getting your craziest costumes together for this weekend’s Spring-It-On pond skim and of course the 140 foot long infinity box.  I highly recommend starting your day in the Northwest Territory this week, take a ride up the Tahoe Zephyr and follow the sunshine.  The Backside and Lookout will probably stay very fast until sometime around 10:00am, then start to soften.  You really need to remember the sunscreen this time of year and be sure to wax those skis and boards.

I am going on my 112th day of riding this year and it has been such a great year!  The footage in the video above was taken on Saturday, imagine 22 additional inches on top of the already great conditions shown.  If you were here Monday then you know exactly what I’m talking about.

Have A Great Day!

Chris

Is It Really April?

We are starting off the last month with a huge bang!  60 inches fell in the last week, we now over the season average for snowfall by 49 inches.  Thank you Mother Nature!  The conditions are going to be exceptional for the remainder of the season, come on out, honestly probably the best conditions this season!  Come on out this weekend and Spring-it-On with our 3rd annual Pond Skim or see if you got what it takes to ride the 140 foot long infinity box.  Not to sound like a salesman but, if you don’t have a season pass and are planning on getting one for next season, do it now!  You can take advantage of the rest of this season on next year’s pass and you’ll be locked in and ready to rip next season when the snow flies.

 

I took some footage this weekend, even before the big snow day on Monday; things are looking really good up here right now!   

Good Days To Play!!!

34 inches this past week with more coming in later today!  If you are coming tomorrow, get for some fresh snow, we will most likely be waking up to 6 or so inches of fresh, cold powder.  I really hope all of you got some of that amazing powder the last few days, my personal favorite was Wednesday when we saw 24 inches in 24 hours.  Gotta love those numbers!  Ladies and gentleman; we are now over our Annual Season Snowfall Total, I appreciate all of your guesses earlier on and I will announce the winner for a lift ticket next season.  I looks like a little break in the weather tomorrow morning then more snow coming Sunday and Monday.  March came through after all and April shouldn’t dissapoint!  Our water table is looking good, not just fresh great snow but the summer of golfing and mountain biking is going to be amazing.

I hope your Pontoons and Powder Boards are waxed and ready, this is a great time to enjoy these incredible conditions.  It looks like a few more powder days are ahead of us and some grand spring skiing is ahead of us, only 16 days left.  The beach can wait!

Enjoy!

Chris

A Powder Paradise

Ripping…riding….shredding….flying
Down the hill we all play
Cutting…..carving…turning….burning..
I’m Ready to have a Good Day

Lands of powder as far as I can see….Oooh….this is so much better than than my morning cup of coffee

White grins all around….with so much fresh I feel like a powder hound.
So light and so nice….it is like my very own paradise.

Tight tree lines or open run B-lines?  Rock drops and plenty of powder shots….so many good thoughts….ooh what a Good Day.

Looking down as my knees dissapear into this ever so fresh white ground!  You don’t want to miss your own day of bliss, so I hope you are near and we’ll see you here!

 

Here It Comes!!!

Knee deep powder days are on their way here in just a couple of days!  If you really want to get another epic day in before all is said and done, I recommend calling in a powder-sick-day either Wednesday or Thursday.  Trust me, you’ll thank me later!  We are expecting to see snow for at least a week, please get ready for severe winter driving, blizzard-like conditions, and white covered roads.  If everyone takes a little extra time and preparation, we all we can all get here safely and enjoy these, “Days of Powder!”  It looks like Miracle March showed up after all, just a few days later than normal.  Get your pontoons and powder boards waxed and ready, possibly the best is yet to come!

 
 

Keep checking back, and be sure to keep your eye on the road conditions and our 5 day forecast.  We are only 6 inches shy of our Annual Season Snowfall Average, I’m confident we will be near the 400” inch mark by next Sunday.

 

 Powder days ahead!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too Good Out There!!!

Another 4 inches fell yesterday giving us 8 inches in the last couple of days!  The groomers were incredible this morning, especially since the temperatures remained relatively cool overnight.  I’ve been craving some fresh snow and Mother Nature decided to be so kind as to deliver us with just enough to freshen everything up!  If you didn’t get a chance today then don’t fret, we have the best yet to come starting on Tuesday.  This next system could linger around for a week or so and potentially drop something like 2 to 4 feet of snow by the end of the week.  Let’s keep our fingers crossed, we are only 6 inches away from our annual average and I really want to see us beat the 400 inch mark.

 
 

We really have a ton of things going on this weekend, be sure to check the Events Calendar for more info.  I am heading up the hill right now to get a few clips of the Red Bull Butter Cup, should have an update and video tomorrow.

Have fun out there,

Chris

It's Not Over Yet!!!

4 inches of colder and lighter than expected snow fell overnight, giving us a much needed re-freshening!  More snow tonight and the potential for a big storm Monday night, we could see a couple of feet in a twenty four hour period.  I can’t wait!  If you are heading out this morning, the surface conditions will not disappoint you, plenty of soft and supple lines of corduroy and fresh powder blankets all around.  We all need to dance our hearts out this weekend so we can all enjoy another epic day of powder skiing and riding!

 

This weekend is chocked full of events, there are almost too many to list so check out the Events Calendar for all the details.  Heading out this morning for a few fresh turns, hope all of you get some fresh powder this week!

Enjoy!

Chris

Sunshine All The Way!

Blue skies, spring temperatures, and plenty of sunshine in the forecast for next week.  Our conditions are still holding up great with over 100” base at The Summit and only a month left to go.  Where did the season go?  We are so very close to hitting our annual snowfall average, I am still confident we will see some of those spring time storms, just nothing in the short term.  Wax, sunscreen, plenty of hydration and a positive attitude is really all you need to enjoy yourself during these warm spring days.

 
 

We are holding the biggest event since The Stash has opened today, The Stash Gathering.  Cruise on over and check out the women and men getting creative in The Stash, it is sure to be a good time.  The California Repercussions will be playing at Mid Mountain and in The Village today, these guys are really good, I’ve been watching them for 3 years now.  My tip for the day; be sure to keep a close eye on the overnight temperatures, you can pretty much plan your day with this.  Basically; if the overnight has a 20 degree variance from they daytime high and dips below freezing, you are really going to need to follow the sun.  Go to Northwest Territory first, then to Mt. Pluto, and then The Backside. 

Enjoy The Day!

Chris

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

More sun to come with spring conditions and mildly warm temperatures will be stretching through the Tahoe Region until Monday or so of next week.  The daytime high is going to stay a little above normal until early next week, so be sure to grab some of that Vitamin D this week.  And of course wax your skis/boards this week and wear the sunscreen, it will be a necessity! 

A couple fun park events are coming up this weekend starting with the Ultimate Boarder Championship and then The Stash Gathering.  The Ultimate Boarder is a unique event it is a board sport triathlon.  A one week competition where athletes can show their own creativity in the arts of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding.  I personally can’t wait for The Stash Gathering; this event will probably be the biggest event we have held in The Stash since we’ve opened it!  I think we will have a good crowd of competitors and the innovative tricks surely won’t disappoint.

 
 

I suggest getting most of your skiing/riding in between 10 and 1:30, plan for a late breakfast or later lunch.  Be sure to, “Beat the Heat,” by drinking plenty of fluids and protecting your skin from too many rays.

Talk to you soon,

Chris

Snow and Me in Perfect Harmony

Powder pillow drops, open trees without many rocks, and nothing but good thoughts is how I like to have my Good Day......fresh turns with the legs burning as I’m ripping through the 14 inches of new snow we got......White sprinkles falling down and laying flat on top of that 8 foot base we got.........You can hear the lifts turning as I am yearning to get to the top for some fresh powder shots.......cutting deep within and turning again and again.....it is so good it almost fells like a sin…..oh what a Good Day!  The clouds are parting and the sun is smiling wide…….Oh my very own blue bird day, I hope you’re here to stay!

 

As I ride to the top I can't control my thoughts.....what a Good Day!  A few more runs and I'll need to stop and get myself some chomp before I continue my day of powder shots.....Tri tip, red beans, and rice should suffice my appetite.....after I've had my fill it is back onto the hill for a few more laps, I can wait for a nap.......After my legs are done and I feel I've won, down to The Village for some Apres fun....I think it is time for lounging since my heart is finally done pounding.  My story is true, what would you rather do when you hear this news, than get your own powder shots