159 m away
Cornice

A large Cornice atop Sawtooth Ridge
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 650 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 180 m
A popular locals spot on Sawtooth Ridge
Freeride Skiing Severe
This zone of Northstar is named after the many variations of Bloody Mary’s that Northstar California serves up at its three mountain lodges. This zone is large and easy to access. It is located about half way up the ridge hike and you will see a large area to drop in that is lightly wooded. This zone is so enjoyable since it is not extremely steep but at a great pitch for fast speeds and hard powder turns after a big snow. The draw of this zone if the wide open tree skiing and steep pitch for powder turns.
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
159 m away
A large Cornice atop Sawtooth Ridge
Severe Freeride Skiing
490 m away
Drop after drop after drop
Difficult Freeride Skiing
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The best hike-to terrain at Northstar when conditions permit
Difficult Freeride Skiing
2.4 km away
Great views of Lake Tahoe and large boulders to drop off of.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
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Severe Freeride Skiing
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Large boulder/cliff drop area
Difficult Freeride Skiing
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Difficult Freeride Skiing
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Extreme Freeride Skiing
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Severe Freeride Skiing
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Difficult Freeride Skiing
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