Northstar-at-Tahoe Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center

You can track, skate-ski or snowshoe on over 50 kilometers of carefully groomed scenic trails with state-of-the-art equipment.  Warming huts with hot chocolate and picnic tables along the trails.
 
Cross-country + Snowshoe trail fees provide access to machine-packed trail system (for cross-country skiing & snowshoeing) plus use of the Big Springs Express Gondola and the Village Express Quad Chairlift.

Northstar-at-Tahoe has made some remarkable accomodations to meet the needs of families.  These are the programs for Winter 2008-09
MOMMY, DADDY & ME AT NORTHSTAR RESORT - This program pairs parents with one of Northstar Resort’s instructors to learn tips on how to teach their child how to ski. The 45-minute lesson is free and is available Sunday through Friday excluding holiday periods at 1:30 p.m. Suitable for parents with kids ages 3-4.
 ICE SKATING AND S’MORES AT NORTHSTAR RESORT - Open and free to the public, the skating rink is surrounded by comfy couches and Cabana Bars where parents can enjoy a hot toddy or mulled cider in between laps around the rink. Skate rentals are just $5. Families can purchase a gourmet s’mores kit and roast marshmallows over the fire pits in the central plaza.
LICENSED DAYCARE AT SIERRA RESORT AND NORTHSTAR RESORT - Wild Mountainat Sierra Resort offers daycare for children ages 18 months through 5 years. Minors’ Camp at Northstar Resort offers daycare for children ages 2 to 6 years. Don’t worry about your children being potty trained. They don’t need to be.
KID DROP-OFF AT SIERRA RESORT AND NORTHSTAR RESORT - Parents putting their children in ski school can drop-off and pick-up their kids at one convenient location at both Sierra Resort and in the Village at Northstar™. 
FAMILY PRIVATE LESSONS AT SIERRA RESORT
PREFERRED PARKING PASS AT SIERRA RESORT - Families cna purchase preferred parking for $15 per day ($149 for the season). Families who drive a hybrid vehicle to Sierra Resort can park in Preferred Parking for free!