Northstar Ski resort is one of the premier destinations in the Lake Tahoe region. It is located between Truckee and Kings Beach California on Highway 267; note the traffic backs up all the way to Truckee when leaving at end of day on weekends and holidays. They are know for having the best groomers, snow making facilities, and customer service. Their parks and pipes are top notch as well. The resort is pretty large with lots of places to go. The mountain is not very steep (locals call it Flatstar) but the runs are nice and long. The backside holds the steep terrain for when there is powder and the trees are really widely spaced back there. It is beautiful, fancy, easy, and popular.
