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 KidzView
Boy, does Northstar
have some winter toys. Snowbikes, snowscoots, skifoxes, snowmobiles, tubes, who
has time for skiing? Try them out at night - Mom and Dad can hang out at the Lookout
Bar. Or take them tubing for a laugh. Grab a Kids Trail Map and look for the Paw
Parks - adventure areas with terrain features just for kids!
For
Sanity's Sake: Try a free lesson to brush up on your skills. The free lessons are 1 3/4hrs long and meet at 10am, 12 noon, and 2:15pm. Not a skier or boarder? Try the First Time Pro Package or check out cross country skiing or snowshoeing - all from mid-mountain.
KidzPoints:
Parent's Predicament ticket $57 (shared ticket). Kids lift tickets are just $19 (5-12). Mommy, Daddy and Me is a free clinic to give parent's tips on skiing with their young children. Meets at 2:30 Sunday -Friday. Parents of Minors' Camp enrolled kids get a pager so they don't have to worry about their little ones. Northstar's demo centers are a great way to test-drive skis or boards before you buy. Ski up, change skis, ski off. Easy and fun.
 Where
to Ski: Northstar's
variety is great. Plenty of intermediates, lots of black diamonds and a few very
nice novice runs make Northstar great for families. The Village Run is very flat
and easy for even the youngest of skiers. For great intermediate runs and tons of freetyle terrain, go to the Vista Express
lift, with scattered terrain features for new challenges. Look for terrain features
on The Gulch, Jibboom, and Klondike as well. Advanced skiers won't need to leave
the backside until their legs give out. New terrain on Lookout Mountain - five black diamonds!
Where
to Board:
Terrain a-go-go. Pinball, Forerunner, Jibboom, Hoot Owl, Drop Off and the Straits. Where to start? Try the Snowbomb.com terrain park - Lake Tahoe's longest terrain park (almost a mile. The Vista Chair used to be quiet, but now it's the place to be. Polaris Park, offering a lighted halfpipe and limited terrain, is open until 7 p.m. on selected Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. New Superpipe for on lower Drop Off for big air!
Special
Programs: Minor's
Camp Ski Cubs program for children age three - six combines learn-to-ski with
a child care program. Reservations are recommended (530-562-2278). Kids aged 6-12
will love the Starkids program. 5,000 square foot building at mid-mountain gives a one-stop-shop
approach. Enroll, ticket, lesson, all from one place. 9:45-3:45 includes lesson,
lunch and ticket for $85. Half day is $65.
Child
Care: Minor's
Camp, Northstar's state-licensed childcare facility, provides learning-oriented
supervision for children ages two-six (potty trained). Lunch, snacks, and activities
are included. Call 530-562-2278 for reservations.
 Good
Groceries: Sushi, tri-tip
BBQ, stir-fry, grilled salmon stuffed with pesto; you're guaranteed to eat well
at Northstar. Oh, and for the kids there's the old standby, Hot Dogs and Hamburgers.
Maybe you can entice them to try the baked potato/soup/chili bar at the Lodge
at Big Springs (mid-mountain). The Summit Deck Grille offers fajitas,
barbecued tri-tip, quesadillas and a new stir fry station. For an evening of fun,
hang out at the Lodge at Big Springs and catch the action at Polaris Park. You
can get a light dinner, pizza or appetizers. Get more info and phone numbers to
Northstar's restaurants.
Sleep
Tight:
Northstar-at-Tahoe offers
a variety of slopeside accommodations. From a cozy room in the village to a deluxe
condo or mountain home, there's something for everyone. Check out their rates
and specials.
Spendy:
Full mountain homes available for rental. See the Northstar
Lodging page for details.
Moderate: Good family packages available in slopeside
condominiums. See the Northstar
Lodging page for details.
Thrifty: Check out Northstar's "Stay
and Ski/Ride Free" package starting at $92 per person.
Gear:
Rent: New fleet with automated rental conveniently located in the village.
Buy: Northsport located in the village.
Other
Fun Stuff: Determined
to be known for fun, Northstar has got a variety of toys for snow sliding in their
fun-packed Polaris
Park. Try the snowbikes,
snowscoots and ski foxes to perfect your sliding moves. Read more about Polaris
Park's rates here. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available at the
Cross-Country
Center. Kids over 16 can drive their own snowmobile or children over five
can ride as a passenger. Last but not least, try tubing - two locations including the snowplay volcano!
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