| RESORT INFO : | Often overlooked as in the shadow of Squaw Valley,Northstar | | great resort in its own right with Intrawest having spent rather | | huge sums improving the base village area.We think they have | | done a very good job and is reminiscent of Beaver Creek so | | another great choice for families.In terms of size then its similar to Breckenridge,with a pedestrianised centre.Good choice for bad weather days if staying elsewhere in Tahoe as its a little more sheltered.Views are superb and the lift system is fast and efficient. | | This again is another traffic free zone,offering all the mod cons | | and ski in/out facilities you would expect from Intrawest | | This is an impressive ski area offering a wide variety of slopes for all abilities,including some seriously steep, with Squaw | | Valley next door . The interchangeable Pass covers the 7 main mountains but only available on a prepurchase basis.It is well worth the money saving considerable sums and time in queues. | | RANGE : 1930- 2625m PISTES : 88 on over 160km GRADE GREEN : 22 runs GRADE BLUE : 44 runs GRADE RED : N/A GRADE BLACK : 22 runs DRIVING DISTANCE : 4 hours from San Francisco, 90 mins from Reno BEGINNER RATING : 4 star INTERMEDIATE RATING : 4 star EXPERT RATING : 4 star SNOWBORDER RATING : 4 star |
