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When was the last time you went skiing? Were there heated walkways, free bubbles, hot toddies, hot tubs, and roaring fireplaces? We didn\u2019t think so. If you haven\u2019t been to Northstar California Resort<\/a>, in North Lake Tahoe<\/a>, you haven\u2019t done skiing right. Here\u2019s 10 reasons why this North American ski resort will take your winter holiday up a notch.<\/p>\n

1. Close and convenient<\/h2>\n

Ok so close and convenient might be how we\u2019d describe an Australian ski resort, but if you\u2019ve committed to a long haul snow holiday, North Lake Tahoe might surprise you. Fly direct from Australia into San Francisco, grab a 4 wheel drive and take a four hour cruisy drive straight to Northstar\u2019s front door on the north western edge of Lake Tahoe.<\/p>\n

2. Village vibe<\/h2>\n

Northstar has some serious charm offensive. Perched at an elevation of 1,900m, the pedestrian-only village is straight out of the North Pole. A picture perfect ice rink sits at its heart, surrounded by streets strung with fairy lights, dotted with pine trees and lined with cute boutiques.<\/p>\n

3. Mountain magic<\/h2>\n
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It doesn’t get any better than a bluebird day at Northstar. Image by Lisa Perkovic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Northstar is home to more than 1,200 hectares of skiable terrain \u2013 much of it well groomed and designed for beginners through to intermediates. Dare devils can duck off into the trees and black diamonds to get their adrenalin fix, but the real joy is to be found on rolling blue runs \u2013 cruise down West Ridge, along Luggis and then all the way back down to the village on easy greens.<\/p>\n

4. T\u00f6st time<\/h2>\n
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A very special spot for a toast. Image by Lisa Perkovic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Everyday at 2pm is T\u00f6st Time at Northstar. Each day at the top of East Ridge a champagne bar, music and bean bags pop up so you can raise a toast to the mountain. Simply bring your ID, grab a free sparkling wine and sip your ice cold bubbles before the last few runs of the day.<\/p>\n

5. S\u2019mores<\/h2>\n

Forget happy hour, 5pm is truly the happy hour down at Northstar village. Chefs bearing trays of bite sized s\u2019mores will stroll around the ice rink handing out the traditional American campfire treat. If you want to make your own, grab a DIY kit from the Rink bar and toast your marshmallows at the open air fire pits.<\/p>\n

6. Kid friendly<\/h2>\n

If you have little ones in tow, you\u2019ll love the set up at Northstar. Nifty wagons are set up around the village each day \u2013 free to use and return. Pop the kids and their gear into a wagon, pull them over to the gondola, unload and get ready to start your family adventure.<\/p>\n

7. Fine dining<\/h2>\n
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Fine dining, mountain style. Image by The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fine dining takes on new meaning when you dine at The Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe<\/a>. Rug up and ride the gondola up from the village, where the luxury hotel sits snug like a snow castle surrounded by snow covered pine trees. The hotel\u2019s award winning Manzanita restaurant is famous for mountain fare \u2013 try crispy fried Brussels sprouts, rack of lamb with barley and date and decadent dark chocolate mousse. Make sure you peruse the extensive local Californian wine selection.<\/p>\n

8. Luxe lodges<\/h2>\n

Staying ski in ski out is never cheap, but at Northstar you don\u2019t have to blow the budget to seriously spoil yourself. The village is filled with privately owned condominiums \u2013 serviced apartments \u2013 which are rented out through accommodation groups like Tahoe Mountain Lodging<\/a>. That means each will be slightly different, but it also means they\u2019re well maintained and often more luxe than your average apartment. Expect high ceilings, full sized kitchens, big beds, electric fireplaces and hot tubs.<\/p>\n

9. Apr\u00e8s ski<\/b><\/h2>\n

What is a trip to the snow without apr\u00e8s hour? Kick things off with 2pm t\u00f6st on the mountain, before heading back to the village to grab a few Moscow Mules in front of the open air fire pits at the Rink Bar. Grab some skates and try a few spins under the stars \u2013 throw in live music and you have hours of fun. Once the sun sets, make your way to one of the TC\u2019s Taphouse for fireside all American dishes and beers by the fire.<\/p>\n

10. Beyond the snow<\/h2>\n

When you’re off the snow, the village has spas, shops and restaurants to keep you busy. It would be easy to stay in the village, but don’t forget you can’t go to Lake Tahoe without seeing the lake itself. That sounds like an obvious statement, but it would be easy to drive straight into a resort without even catching a glimpse of the mighty lake. Take a twenty minute detour down to the shore to peer out across North America\u2019s largest alpine lake \u2013 home to almost 40 trillion gallons of water. On a blue bird day, keep your eyes peeled on the mountain for glimpses of the lake from the runs.<\/p>\n

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Spa time \u2013 an essential post-ski activity! Image by Chris Cypert and Northstar California Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether you want to wine and dine or do every run on the mountain, Northstar California<\/a> is a winter wonderland that won’t disappoint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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