Little did George Schaeffer realize 140 years ago that the site of his logging camp would become home to some of North America’s best skiing and riding. Today, boarders and skiers rocket down mile-long runs from the backside of Northstar™ Resort’s Mt. Pluto or carve off-piste turns through stands of lodgepole from the top of Sawtooth Ridge. While the backside of Northstar™ Resort offers everything from ridgeline cruising to narrow bump trails and steep drops, the resort’s front side combines lightly forested glades and wide boulevard groomers that stretch to an expanding base area. Northstar™ Resort’s family programs are some of the best in North America, but it is the resort’s billion-dollar expansion that is creating the most buzz.

The Village at Northstarâ„¢ offers visitors an appealing array of world-class accommodations, shops, restaurants and skating rink, all with ski-in, ski-out accessibility. Sheer luxury is discovered at the mid-mountain Ritz Carlton hotel that features a world-class spa in addition to the uncompromising ambiance that is The Ritz Carlton.

Summer months, the destination revels with a full calendar of special events, music, roller skating and more. Guests can partake in activities such as hiking, mountain biking (Northstar™ is the premier bike park in Northern California), golfing, fly fishing and scenic lift rides, all in a  dog and family-friendly environment.

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