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More trails, terrain open at Northstar, halfpipe slated for Friday
Lake Tahoe's Northstar California will open this winter’s first halfpipe to skiers and riders this coming Friday, Jan. 9, resort officials announced Tuesday.
Located on Pipeline trail and accessible via Vista Express, the halfpipe is a popular and highly-anticipated feature among Northstar’s terrain park users. Its addition allows for a contiguous, uninterrupted terrain park descent from the top of Pinball Park, which currently offers guests access to 46 features, into the Pipeline Park, which hosts the halfpipe.
Recent weather patterns brought very cold temperatures, allowing for extensive snowmaking efforts at the halfpipe’s location, said Beth Howard, vice president and general manager. With the recent opening of The Islands and Castle Peak on The Backside, Northstar now offers 70 open trails.
"Friday’s halfpipe opening will be a great addition to the resort’s three open terrain parks, which collectively offer more than 70 features for all levels of progression," she said. Prosser, an advanced slope on Lookout Mountain, also opens Friday.
Northstar’s terrain and progression parks are an integral component to the resort’s terrain-based beginner learning system. As the first resort to introduce Smart Terrain™ and terrain-based learning into instruction, Northstar recently launched the next chapter of skiing’s most innovative instructional methodology. Additional strategically-created snow enhancements — such as berms, gentle rollers and angled features — will offer improved focus on technique which guides skiers and riders to the next ability level.
Terrain-Based Learning during January – Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
Northstar lives up to its reputation as the best resort for families through its ski and snowboard programs for kids age three through 12. Receive a $20 savings per day with advanced reservations of three consecutive days of kids’ group lessons, Kids’ Ultimate 4 semi-private instruction (maximum of four students per class) or children’s snowboard instruction at the world’s only Burton Academy. Guests who reserve more than three consecutive days receive a commemorative gift bag and individualized concierge services.
Northstar California is home to a base area village featuring unique shops and restaurants, a conference center, 9,000 square foot outdoor skating rink, movie theaters, on-site lodging, special events and more. A winter sport enthusiast’s paradise, Northstar offers 100 ski trails spanning 3,170 acres, award-winning terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and Telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing.
Summer activities include mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, fly-fishing and more. Northstar is located on Highway 267, just six miles north of Lake Tahoe and six miles south of downtown Truckee. For more information, call 1.800.GO.NORTH (1.800.466.6784) or visit www.NorthstarCalifornia.com.
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