Come take advantage of the Tahoe dark skis this winter with star guide and poet Tony Berendsen during Star Gazing Snowshoe Tours at Northstar California. Every tour is as different as the starry skies above however each will include a poem reading, a fun space quiz, a laser tour of the stars and constellations, a telescopic viewing using top of the line Celestron telescopes and wine and hot cider around a fire pit.

All tours will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will depart from the Cross-Country Ski, Telemark & Snowshoe Center.

During the 2 to 2.5 hour tour, Tony will lead you through some of our snowshoe trails including challenging, rolling terrain all while chatting about the wonders of the sky. After, you'll snowshoe backto the Cross-Country Ski, Telemark &Snowshoe Center for the laser tour, telescope viewing, wine and hot cider around one of our fire pits. After you've had time to relax, the group will snowshoe down the last 1/2 mile to the Village at Northstar™ where the tour will end. Dogs on leashes are welcome!

Please give yourself plenty of time to ride the Gondola and check in at the Cross-County Ski, Telemark & Snowshoe Center located at Mid-Mountain. Snowshoes will be available for rental at the Cross-Country Center.

Clothing Attire + Equipment

Please make sure to wear warm and waterproof shoes and clothing. We recommend snow boots to keep your feet warm and multiple layers of clothing so you can adjust for your temperature during the hike. You are welcome to bring your own snowshoes, or there will be snowshoes available for rent for $5.

Cost

Adults: $50

Children (Ages 10 - 12): $30

Snowshoe Rental - $5

Please Note: We have limited the ages of children to 10 and above to keep the group moving at a steady pace.

Dates + Times

All tours will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will depart from the Cross-Country Ski, Telemark & Snowshoe Center.

December 27: Jupiter Rules the Night Sky

January 13: Neptune and Venus Meet in the West

February 17:The Hunter and the Hare

March 16: The Clusters of Auriga

Reservations

Reservations are required and have a 24-hour cancellation policy. We do recommend signing up early, these events have a tendency to fill up quickly!

To reserve your spot on one of the tours sell the Cross-Country Ski, Telemark & Snowshoe Center at 530.562.3270. Or you can call or visit the Season Pass & Tickets Office located in the Village to book your space, 1-800-GO-NORTH.

Tours will take place snow or shine.