Northstar is the Gateway to the Best of North Lake Tahoe Summer Action
Resort Summer Concierge Provides a One-Stop Shop for All Summer Bookings at the Resort and the Surrounding Region
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Summer 2013 – Summer is quickly approaching in the Sierra and Northstar California is ready to deliver action-packed fun in the sun. From nationally-acclaimed mountain bike trails and guided hikes to geocaching, tennis, and fly fishing instruction, Northstar is a ‘must visit’ this summer. Guests looking for lakeside activities are invited to visit the Adventure, Guiding and Learning Center in the Village at Northstar to book all of their summertime fun to streamline the North Lake Tahoe vacation process. AGL staff can book paddleboard and wakeboard boat rentals, kayak tours, wakeboard and much more.
Scenic Lift Rides for Sightseeing and Hiking
Visit Northstar during the summer and hop on the Gondola, Tahoe Zephyr Express or Vista Express chairlifts for a scenic ride to the top of the mountain. Whether you are looking for the perfect view of Lake Tahoe, a picturesque picnic spot, local wildlife or some of the native flora and fauna, you’ll find it all here. Ages 13+ enjoy the ride and hike for just $10, and access is only $5 for children ages 12 and under. Four-legged friends are welcome on leash.
Geocaching
Kids and adults of all ages are invited to participate in Northstar’s Geocaching Adventure during operation of the mountain biking and hiking park. A hightech treasure hunt that is sure to test terrain and intellectual prowess, guests are invited to search for caches hidden within the resort’s hiking trail network on the mountain using GPS coordinates. Sound easy? The GPS may bring you within 30 feet of the cache, then it’s up to you to look around logs, tree stumps and boulders. GPS units are available for rent through The North Face retail store in the Village at Northstar for just $20 for groups up to four people. A hiking ticket is required to participate – just $10 for ages 13+, and $5 for kids 12 and under.
Fly Fishing
Those who want to learn the art of fly fishing are invited to experience Sawmill Lake, a secluded 10-acre reservoir stocked with hundreds of bright, fighting rainbow trout that is reserved for catch-and-release fly fishing only. Perfect for float tubing or shoreline stalking, fishing at Sawmill Lake is limited to four rods at a time and reservations are required.
STRIDER™ Adventure Zone
Learning to ride a bike has never been so much fun. The STRIDER Adventure Zone is a safe and friendly way to encourage kids 18-months to 5-years-old to get on two wheels with STRIDER™ Balance Bikes. This free activity allows children to improve their balance, control, motor skills and confidence. The STRIDER™ Adventure Zone is located inside the skating rink in the Village at Northstar.
Kids’ Adventure Club
With the addition of the Kids’ Adventure Club for ages 4-12, parents can enjoy a guilt-free round of golf, day of mountain biking, or shopping in the Village at Northstar. The Kids’ Adventure Club is offered daily mid-June through Labor Day Weekend and provides fun, interactive learning experience through nature hikes, games and activities. The cost to participate is $71 per child, per day for a program that runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes a kid-friendly lunch and snacks.
Roller Skating – Retro Skate Nights (Tuesdays)
Guests are invited to lace up their skates and get their groove on at the Village at Northstar’s 9,000-square-foot outdoor skating rink. Throughout the summer months, guests are invited to take a spin or relax and take in the action while sipping a specialty cocktail prepared at one of the two outdoor Cabana Bars surrounding the rink from 6 - 9 p.m. daily. Retro Skate Night Tuesday feature 70s and 80s music and some of the best attire since that era! Access to the rink is free, and skate rentals are available for just $10. For more information, visit www.NorthstarCalifornia.com.
Outdoor Games in the Village at Northstar
Guests of all ages are invited to partake in oversized versions of gaming favorites including chess, checkers, tether ball, stacking blocks, horseshoes, bean bag toss and more. Complimentary outdoor games are set up throughout the Village at Northstar during the summer months for guests’ entertainment.
Bucket of Range Balls for $4
Guests are invited to practice their swing at the driving range at Northstar’s 18-hole golf course. For just $4, aspiring golfers can tear into a small bucket of golf balls then consider playing the course and enjoying the earliest twilight golf rates in North Lake Tahoe starting at 1:00 p.m. daily.
Those looking for more of an active experience in the outdoors won’t be disappointed. Other summer activities taking place at the resort include:
For a complete list of summer activities and events, visit www.NorthstarCalifornia.com.
Scenic Lift Rides for Sightseeing and Hiking
Visit Northstar during the summer and hop on the Gondola, Tahoe Zephyr Express or Vista Express chairlifts for a scenic ride to the top of the mountain. Whether you are looking for the perfect view of Lake Tahoe, a picturesque picnic spot, local wildlife or some of the native flora and fauna, you’ll find it all here. Ages 13+ enjoy the ride and hike for just $10, and access is only $5 for children ages 12 and under. Four-legged friends are welcome on leash.
Geocaching
Kids and adults of all ages are invited to participate in Northstar’s Geocaching Adventure during operation of the mountain biking and hiking park. A hightech treasure hunt that is sure to test terrain and intellectual prowess, guests are invited to search for caches hidden within the resort’s hiking trail network on the mountain using GPS coordinates. Sound easy? The GPS may bring you within 30 feet of the cache, then it’s up to you to look around logs, tree stumps and boulders. GPS units are available for rent through The North Face retail store in the Village at Northstar for just $20 for groups up to four people. A hiking ticket is required to participate – just $10 for ages 13+, and $5 for kids 12 and under.
Fly Fishing
Those who want to learn the art of fly fishing are invited to experience Sawmill Lake, a secluded 10-acre reservoir stocked with hundreds of bright, fighting rainbow trout that is reserved for catch-and-release fly fishing only. Perfect for float tubing or shoreline stalking, fishing at Sawmill Lake is limited to four rods at a time and reservations are required.
STRIDER™ Adventure Zone
Learning to ride a bike has never been so much fun. The STRIDER Adventure Zone is a safe and friendly way to encourage kids 18-months to 5-years-old to get on two wheels with STRIDER™ Balance Bikes. This free activity allows children to improve their balance, control, motor skills and confidence. The STRIDER™ Adventure Zone is located inside the skating rink in the Village at Northstar.
Kids’ Adventure Club
With the addition of the Kids’ Adventure Club for ages 4-12, parents can enjoy a guilt-free round of golf, day of mountain biking, or shopping in the Village at Northstar. The Kids’ Adventure Club is offered daily mid-June through Labor Day Weekend and provides fun, interactive learning experience through nature hikes, games and activities. The cost to participate is $71 per child, per day for a program that runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes a kid-friendly lunch and snacks.
Roller Skating – Retro Skate Nights (Tuesdays)
Guests are invited to lace up their skates and get their groove on at the Village at Northstar’s 9,000-square-foot outdoor skating rink. Throughout the summer months, guests are invited to take a spin or relax and take in the action while sipping a specialty cocktail prepared at one of the two outdoor Cabana Bars surrounding the rink from 6 - 9 p.m. daily. Retro Skate Night Tuesday feature 70s and 80s music and some of the best attire since that era! Access to the rink is free, and skate rentals are available for just $10. For more information, visit www.NorthstarCalifornia.com.
Outdoor Games in the Village at Northstar
Guests of all ages are invited to partake in oversized versions of gaming favorites including chess, checkers, tether ball, stacking blocks, horseshoes, bean bag toss and more. Complimentary outdoor games are set up throughout the Village at Northstar during the summer months for guests’ entertainment.
Bucket of Range Balls for $4
Guests are invited to practice their swing at the driving range at Northstar’s 18-hole golf course. For just $4, aspiring golfers can tear into a small bucket of golf balls then consider playing the course and enjoying the earliest twilight golf rates in North Lake Tahoe starting at 1:00 p.m. daily.
Those looking for more of an active experience in the outdoors won’t be disappointed. Other summer activities taking place at the resort include:
- Candle Making
- Pottery Painting
- Apex Bungy Trampoline
- Ropes Challenge
- Wine Tasting
- Movie Theater
- Yoga
- Massage
- Make-up classes
For a complete list of summer activities and events, visit www.NorthstarCalifornia.com.
About Northstar California Resort
One of the finest year-round mountain resorts in North America, Northstar is host to a base area village featuring unique shops and restaurants, a conference center, 9,000 square foot outdoor skating rink, movie theaters, on-site lodging, special events and more. A winter sport enthusiast’s paradise, Northstar offers 97 ski trails spread across 3,170 acres, award-winning terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and Telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. Summer activities include mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, fly-fishing and more.
Northstar is located on Highway 267, just six miles north of Lake Tahoe and six miles south of downtown Truckee. For more information, call 1.800.GO.NORTH (1.800.466.6784) or visit www.NorthstarCalifornia.com.
About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.comand consumer website is www.snow.com.