Sawtooth Ridge
The best hike-to terrain at Northstar when conditions permit
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 41 m
- Descent
- 266 m
Northstar California is a mountain resort in the western United States, approximately 200 miles (320 km) from the San Francisco Bay Area, alpine terrain accessed by 19 lifts, a snowmaking system, a cross-country center, a village, on-site lodging and summer activities including an 18-hole golf course and a lift-served mountain bike park.
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The best hike-to terrain at Northstar when conditions permit
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Great Views of Lake Tahoe Basin on the Mountain
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A perfect spot for powder photoshoots
Severe Freeride Skiing
Large boulder/cliff drop area
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Great views of Lake Tahoe and large boulders to drop off of.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Drop after drop after drop
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A popular locals spot on Sawtooth Ridge
Severe Freeride Skiing
A large Cornice atop Sawtooth Ridge
Severe Freeride Skiing
One of the most challenging Lift Lines at Northstar
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Run that goes directly under Tahoe Zephyr Express
Difficult Freeride Skiing
One of the more challenging runs off Rendezvous
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Largest Cliffs at Northstar
Severe Freeride Skiing
Some of the biggest cliff drops at Northstar
Severe Freeride Skiing
A set of chutes far beyond the backside of northstar
Severe Freeride Skiing