Trails: Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort has 40 km (25 miles) of trails that are groomed for cross-country skiing, both classic and skating. The trail fee includes use of the Big Springs Express Gondola and the Village Express Quad Chairlift.
Trail fees: Adults & teens XC & snowshoe pass $25, children 5-12 $13 (2009) Tel: 530-562-2475, 1-800-GO-NORTH Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the Northstar website Nearest town: Truckee, CA Web site:Northstar-at-Tahoe Trail map: Available at the resort and on their website Equipment rentals: Snowshoe, XC and telemark rentals are available. Ski lessons: Group and private lessons for XC and telemark. Other winter activities: Alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, telemarking, tubing Facilities: Day lodge, cafeteria, restaurant, bar, child care, warming huts Lodging on site: Northstar resort has hotel rooms, condos and chalets for rent. Lodging nearby: The Tahoe area has lots of hotels, resorts and other accommodations. Tourism info:Truckee Donner Chamber | North Lake Tahoe Resort Association Weather forecast:Truckee Location of trails: Northstar is about 6 miles south of Truckee on Highway 267. The nordic trails are accessed by taking the Big Springs Express Gondola to the Cross-country, Telemark and Snowshoe Center midway up the mountain. A shuttle service operates between Northstar and the Reno airport. Map of local region:Northstar-at-Tahoe