Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort: New and Noteworthy for 07/08

Ski season is upon us and Northstar-At-Tahoe is gearing up for a stellar year for the snowbound. Let’s take a look at some of the updates the ski resort is implementing this year.

ON-MOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Northstar Resort’s snowmaking system will again see improvements, allowing the resort to have even more terrain available to guests in the early season. The resort will be able to cover more acreage with snowmaking, and will upgrade the system on Village Run, the trail that provides guests with direct access from mid-mountain to the Village at Northstar. In addition, the refill rate will be improved, allowing the snowmaking system to pump more water at a faster, more efficient rate.

The resort will add four new intermediate ski trails to the Northwest Territory of the mountain, bringing the trail total to 83, and the resort’s skiable acreage to 2,490. In addition, select trails located off the top of the Mt. Pluto bowl will be widened this summer in an effort to make them more inviting to skiers and snowboarders. The resort will also work to continue its revegetation efforts on the mountain.

A triple chairlift that begins on Overlook Place and terminates at mid-mountain will also be installed this summer, making it even more convenient for homeowners within walking distance to get to the slopes.

PLANNED EXPANSION OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN LIFT
The Lookout Mountain ski slopes will be extended into the luxury residential community of Martis Camp. Plans call for the lift extension to Martis Camp to be accompanied by the extension of four Lookout Mountain trails and the addition of a new intermediate trail to the east of the Lookout Mountain lift. The length of the lift will increase from 3,200 feet to 4,800 feet, and the project will add 46 acres of ski trails and 35 acres of snowmaking coverage. The expansion of the Lookout Mountain lift and trail system will allow Martis Camp members and their guests to directly access Northstar Resort’s extensive system of ski trails. This access will come via a Doppelmayr-built detachable quad chair lift and will be supported by a base facility where lift tickets can be purchased and snow sports lessons arranged for Martis Camp members and their guests.