Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort

A November to Remember

 

I love the fact that it's November 27th and I have already had 5 powder days.  I love that those powder days were full of face shots and bottomless turns. I love feeling exhausted at the end of a great day. I also love the fact that it is still snowing. Hard.

I have many favorite spots to hunt for powder here at Northstar. Yesterday I felt particularly ecstatic when I was on my way up the Comstock chair and got word that the Backside ropes were just about to drop. We dropped into the trees and heard a stunning q u i e t. Then something great happened. My partner Cory had decided to shoot slow-mo, and asked me to do a slash for the camera, and let me tell you, I got him good. I slashed so much snow on him that his face was covered and I could barely see his eyes poking out. We both laughed for a bit and then got back to ripping tree runs through untouched powder fields.  Here is a quick glimpse into that moment:

 

See you in the White Room! - Julie, Snow Reporter

Now Open Top-to-Bottom, Front-to-Back!

Top-to-bottom, front-to-back! The Backside opened this morning – just a week into the 2010-2011 winter season! Amazing what a little snow can do… ;)

You now have 74 trails to choose from, a slew of terrain park features, and powder turns galore! The NOAA forecast for the weekend includes more snow! And, there’s the possibility of more mid-week next week.

If you haven’t yet purchased your pass, it’s not too late – the Heavenly/Northstar pass is available for purchase through December 19, and starts at just $379 for access to Heavenly, Northstar, and for this season, Sierra-at-Tahoe.

Just buying a ticket for the day? Don’t forget that Value Season Vouchers are back! Pick up a free voucher at participating Bay Area, Sacramento and Reno shops and turn it in at the ticket window to purchase a $61 discounted lift ticket.

Come on up and make some turns!

Top-to-Bottom!

Well, this November is definitely one to remember! We haven’t seen this much snow before Thanksgiving since 1997! It’s a welcome sight, and is allowing us to open top-to-bottom today – all 2,280 vertical feet!

Are your powder legs ready? We’ve had 93” of natural snowfall since Friday night! The temps are cold today – negative 4 to start the morning, brrrr! The temps will definitely keep the snow in good shape though, and will offer you powder turns through the holiday weekend, so what are you waiting for? Get up here and enjoy it!!!

Daily lift tickets are available for $77 for adults, $62 for young adults and seniors, and $35 for child and super senior. If you’re looking for a way to save, Value Season Vouchers can be picked up at participating ski and snowboard shops in the Bay Area, Sacramento and Reno. Turn the vouchers in at the ticket window to purchase a $61 discounted lift ticket!

Oh, and did I mention more snow is in the forecast for next weekend?!! RAD.

Mother Nature Rocks!

What an incredible way to open the season! Our snowmaking, grooming and terrain park teams put out a great offering for opening day, and then Mother Nature decided to help out and offer up 48” in the past two days! It’s still snowing lightly, and we’re opening more intermediate and advanced terrain today off of the Vista Express lift.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for steady snow through Tuesday, and the totals they’ve indicated continue to be impressive – 3-5” today, 3-5” possible tonight, 1-3” Monday, 3-7” Monday night, and 2-4” possible Tuesday! Following that, the temps are supposed to get even colder, which will keep the snow in great shape for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend!

The plan is to continue to open more lifts and terrain into the coming week – we’ll be sure to keep you posted!

In the meantime, if you haven’t yet made your Thanksgiving plans, why not come up and take advantage of the incredible early season conditions! We’ll even have sit down Turkey Day dinner options you can take advantage of if you don’t want to cook at Baxter’s Bistro & Lounge and at Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Take out dinner options will be available from Earthly Delights (though you have to reserve in advance!).

See you soon!

Snowmaking + Grooming = Opening Soon!!!

Well, there’s no denying the season is literally right around the corner. The groomers got out on the mountain today for the first time this season and started pushing out the piles of snow the snowmakers have been busy making! The trails are taking shape and it’s looking really, really good for opening day (Nov 20) – just a little more than a week out!

We’ll have some more solid details to share next week with regard to what trails and lifts will be open, but terrain park features are already staged and ready to be set up, and our crew is working their magic to offer you the most incredible early season conditions on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe!

Looking forward to welcoming you back for another great season at Northstar!

C’mon Mother Nature… Lay It On Thick!

Mother Nature made an appearance last night and left 6-8” behind at the summit, and 2-3” at mid-mountain! Temps are forecast to remain low – especially at night – throughout the week, so we’re planning to continue making snow at every opportunity to prepare for the season!

Has your countdown started yet? Ours has! We’re aiming for a Saturday, November 20 opening, conditions permitting, and if these temps stick around, that should leave us in incredible shape when you arrive.

If you haven’t already picked up your pass, don’t miss out on the Heavenly/Northstar pass – for just $379 you will be skiing or riding Northstar, Heavenly, and for this year only, Sierra-at-Tahoe, too!

Keep up those snow dances… they’re working!!