Seven inches of fresh snow Wednesday allowed Northstar to open six additional trails on the upper mountain today, bringing the open trail count to 24 and whetting the winter storm appetite of skiers and riders in North Lake Tahoe. More snow is forecast over the weekend, and expected to allow for even more new terrain.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Nov. 29, 2012 – Seven inches of fresh snow overnight allowed Northstar to open six additional trails on the upper mountain today, bringing the open trail count to 24 and whetting the winter storm appetite of skiers and riders in North Lake Tahoe. Inbound storms are expected to bring significant snowfall over the weekend, with forecasts calling for the possibility of more than seven feet in the higher elevations by Sunday.
 
“The snowfall we’ve received so far has allowed us to open more terrain for our guests to enjoy, and with what’s in the forecast over the weekend, we expect to open even more of the mountain as this storm series continues,” said Bill Rock, Northstar’s chief operating officer. “The best part is that our lifts are really sheltered from the wind. This gives our guests the ability to ski and ride from the top of the mountain even when these storms are on their way through.”
 
With 24 open trails, Northstar has increased open terrain by nearly a third since earlier this week. Open lifts include Vista Express, Comstock Express, Arrow Express, The Big Easy, Big Springs Express Gondola and a magic carpet in the learning area.
 
The lowest-price guarantee on lift tickets is available by purchasing the 3-Day Advance ticket online at www.northstarcalifornia.com/tickets or through Vail Resorts Central Reservations. With the 3-Day Advance, skiers and riders can save up to 25 percent vs. the window rate by purchasing online at least three days in advance of their visit.
 
Season pass prices are guaranteed through the end of this weekend only. The Tahoe Local Pass remains unmatched in value, price and experience with access to more than 263 trails, 14 terrain parks and 10,270 acres of some of the best terrain in the world at Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood in California and Nevada seven days-a-week with limited holiday restrictions. For just $459, the Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself after just four days and then passholders are skiing or riding for free the rest of the season.
 
Tomorrow is the last day to book the 3-2-1 Countdown to December package and receive three nights lodging, two days of skiing/riding and a $50 resort gift card for the group with each package booked. This offer is valid daily from December 1-24, 2012 starting at $89 per person, per night. Some restrictions apply.
 
For more information and the latest conditions updates, visit www.NorthstarCalifornia.com.