Northstar ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

California, United States · Base 6,329 ft · Summit 8,609 ft · Vertical 2,280 ft

Terrain: Great for intermediates and advanced skiers

■ Beginner 7% · ■ Intermediate 59% · ■ Advanced 34%

92 mapped runs (about 50 miles) and 20 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

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Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.

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