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Price Reduction!!
Northstar, CA
March
14-20, 2010 (6-Days)
New
Destination for Austin Skiers
We’ve
had fun on day trips to Northstar, but
since this Tahoe gem is quietly
becoming the Deer Valley of the Far West and was ranked
No. 8 for family programs last year by the readers of Ski magazine,
we’re making it this years’ Spring Break destination.
Customer service and quality are
paramount here. Located near Lake Tahoe’s north shore,
Northstar is halfway between the historic town of Truckee, Calif. and
the lakefront town of Kings Beach, only 10 minutes to each.
The
Skiing:
Pine-flanked ribbons of perfect corduroy
offer views of a scenic alpine basin. The resort is situated entirely
below tree line, well-protected from the winds that often
hammer the rest of the Sierra crest. When it’s snowing and blowing,
Northstar’s long boulevards are the north shore’s best place to ski. Its
slopes continue to be pampered with up to 95 percent of the mountain
manicured nightly.
In addition to those
well groomed cruisers, there are long backside bump runs and sunny
decks.
Northstar is a big mountain with 2904 acres of skiing, about the same
size as Steamboat, that are 13% beginner, 60% intermediate and 27%
advanced. The longest run
is a quad burning 2.9 miles.
Its terrain is alluring, with exhilarating pitches on Lookout and superb
hidden tree skiing for powder hounds.
Don’t miss the opportunity to take advantage of the complimentary
lessons for intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders on weekday
afternoons.
You will also have priority lift line access and complimentary overnight
storage of your skis or snowboards at the Village.
The Village:
The Village at Northstar offers resort guests access to 150,000 square
feet of retail space featuring 35 unique shops, galleries and dining
options.
There is
a free open-air ice rink. For
additional dining and shopping, take the Tahoe Area Regional Transit
(TART) bus to Truckee for only $1.75 each way or $3.50 for an all day
pass. TART can also take
you to Crystal Bay, NV where there are casinos, restaurants and night
life
Transportation:
The group will fly
non-stop to San Francisco and then a 3 hour bus ride to Northstar.
With the bus originating and returning at the San Francisco
airport, this is a great opportunity to spend some extra time in one of
America’s favorite vacation spots.
Package Price:
This trip includes
the 5-Day lift ticket. The
price of the lift ticket cannot be subtracted from the trip price.
Additional Mountain Stats:
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Base Elevation:
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6,330 ft
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Vertical Drop:
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2,280 ft
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Summit Elevation:
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8,610 ft
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Total Lifts:
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18
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Number of Trails:
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89
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Uphill Capacity:
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32,500 skiers per hour
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Avg. Annual Snowfall:
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350 inches
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