The Northstar Resort Ski and Snowboard School has lesson programs suited for all levels. “Magic carpet” beginner lifts make the first day easy, with station teaching for those who prefer to learn at their own pace and skill clinics for advanced intermediate and above skiers ready to take it to the next level. There are a number of programs available including programs designed for parents skiing with young children and camps designed by women for women.
Winter Activities In Lake Tahoe
While cross-country skiing and snowboarding are what draw many to this Northstar California resort, winter in Lake Tahoe offers much more. Ice skating, sledding, helicopter tours, full-moon snowshoe hikes and tubing are among the other activities available at this ski-in/-out resort.
This year, due to social distancing, pre-planning your stay is essential. Most activities and dining are by reservation only. Our resort Concierge is happy to assist, please reach out prior to your stay for reservations.
Designed to welcome new riders to the sport of snowboarding and help those already in the sport to improve their skills. To maximize the experience, all-day programs are limited to a maximum of six students. Burton, the inventor of snowboarding, has their only snowboard academy in the world located at Northstar-at-Tahoe. Find out why the Burton Snowboard Academy is the best way to learn how to Snowboard.
North Lake Tahoe is home to miles upon miles of challenging and rewarding cross-country ski trails.
Experience the fastest growing winter sport in the world! Snowshoeing is easy to learn on carefully groomed, scenic trails with state-of-the-art equipment.
Take an exciting snowmobile ride through the Tahoe National Forest and experience spectacular panoramic views the Sierra Mountain Range and Lake Tahoe.
Ice Skating
The 9,000 square foot outdoor Skating rink located at the heart of the Village at Northstar is the perfect end to a day on the mountains. Purchase a s’mores kit inside True North and gather around a fire pit surrounding the ice rink. Step back in time on Tuesday evenings for “Turtleneck Tuesdays” and enjoy your favorite music from the 70s and 80s.
Tubing
The Tubing Hill, located mid-mountain at Northstar California, offers an exhilarating ride for all ages. Tubes and riders are transported to a tow lift to the top of the hill and slide down.
Geocaching
Using a GPS handheld device, Geocaching participants locate hidden treasure boxes containing log books and trinkets within the cross-country trail network. This activity is great for kids and adults of all ages, with a variety of cache locations suitable to all levels (easy, intermediate and advanced).
Sledding
North Tahoe Regional Park offers a variety of sledding terrain and also offers sled rentals. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (530) 546-4212.
Scenic Helicopter Tours
- Sierra Air conducts year-round helicopter tours of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Snowshoe Full Moon Hikes
Tahoe Environmental Center
Museums
Bowling
- Bowling Incline Village, NV
Movies Theater
- First-run movies at the Village at Northstar