Mountainside Northstar- 2020 Resort Community Magazine

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MOUNTAINSIDE Magazine We are pleased to welcome you to our exciting and vibrant mountain community.

Mountainside was conceived as a second home for our owners; one in which bonds with neighbors become enduring and where traditions are formed. It brings us great joy to see the friendships that have been created at Mountainside extend across seasons and activities such that Mountainside becomes as much a home as your primary residence.

As our community has grown, we’ve been fortunate to welcome more families who share the values integral to Mountainside; an appreciation of the mountains and the intention to find a healthy lifestyle that balances the stresses of everyday life.

Our connection to the mountain and to one another has facilitated a unique and cohesive community.

If our owners are the soul of the community, Tree House is the heart; a place where the community comes together to recap days spent on snow or dirt sharing family experiences. We are pleased to have another year of exciting programming from owner socials to programs that range from Yoga to face painting and cocktail mixology to carnivals. The Mountainside Shuttle will continue to operate from the Tree House offering ski access superior to any other Tahoe community.

Finally, we are excited to watch the next phase of Boulders come to fruition bringing Mountainside ever closer to the ultimate vision of the finest mountain community in the entire region.

It is our passion and privilege to make your Mountainside experience optimal. So please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, requests or ideas. Our goal is to make Mountainside your perfect mountain retreat.

Best regards, Levon Ayres Marybeth Donahoe Jason Turk Mountainside Outfitters 2

ABOUT MOUNTAINSIDE AT NORTHSTAR Mountainside is located at 6,800 feet, between The Village at Northstar and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe.

Perfectly situated above the valley to capture views, and entirely woven into life at altitude, this community on the mountain has become of the mountain.

Visit us in our sales offices located in The Boulders Residences, and in the The Village at Northstar.

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Levon Ayres Marybeth Donahoe Jason Turk

CONTENT & DESIGN Carlynne Fajkos Tahome Marketing Tahoe Mountain Realty Gwen Ewasko - Creative Director Jasmine Watts - Director of Marketing

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What’s Inside

Experience Mountainside as an Owner this Winter!

Your Community 6 Northstar Team Foundation

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7 Yoga at Mountainside 8 Decoding Mountainside 15 Q&A with Deirdra Walsh

The Next Phase

16 Northstar’s Nordic Secret 18 My Tahoe Story 20 B Corps of Truckee 22 Boulders: The Next Phase 30 We are the Voice of #NewNorthstar 36 Andy Buckley’s Outlook 38 M25 Custom Built Legacies 42 Community Map

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Food & Drink

Bringing New Life to West River Street

12 Old Trestle Distillery

Now distilling house

14 Michael Mina’s Bourbon Pub

gin and vodka.

26 The Scoop on Food

What To Do

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10 Tahoe East Shore Trail 34 Tahoe-Truckee: Can’t Miss Locals Events 36 Andy Buckley’s Northstar All-Season Recommendations 40 The Kids Guide to Northstar

All-Season.

All Ages.

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Greetings from Mountainside Builders

Entering our second year as the stewards of Mountainside at Northstar we are pleased with the progress we’ve made in our first year and optimistic for the years to come, and beyond.

In our first year, my family and I had the pleasure of getting to know those who’ve made Mountainside a thriving neighborhood and immersing ourselves within a culture that clearly shares our values of connecting with nature, friends, family and community.

We’ve been pleased to welcome new families into Stellar Residences, Stellar Townhomes, M25 and Boulders. Each new family has added to the character of Mountainside, bringing new life and energy to the community. We’ve instituted a number of new initiatives including increased transparency to the budgeting process resulting in owners having a greater voice in the services and programming throughout Mountainside.

We are excited to continue the momentum created over the past year into 2020. With such overwhelmingly positive responses to the first phase of Boulders, we are moving forward with a second phase. The site offers among the most expansive views and exceptional, direct access to skiways in the entire community.

Additionally, a banner year for interest in premium, custom homesites in M25 is translating into a new crop of inspirational homes on the leading edge of mountain architecture.

Thank you to the members of the Mountainside Community for making our neighborhood the most effortless and joyful in the entire Sierra.

Best regards,

Clifton Taylor President of Mountainside Builders

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Community

Northstar Team Foundation You’ve seen them walking through the Village and barreling down the hill in their racing pants and uniform jackets. More than 750 kids between the ages of 5 and 18 form the Northstar Ski & Snowboard Team—and they tally up more ski days than most people could dream of. From bluebird days to big-snow storm days; from being on the hill by 7 a.m. to traveling to races; these kids are a dedicated bunch. And of course, right by their side are their coaches, parents, and the Northstar Team Foundation.

The Foundation is a non-profit board that meets monthly throughout the year, even after the snow stops falling. Almost exclusively run by parents, the board raises money to support the teams in a variety of ways. Over the past five years, it has raised more than $1.1 million, including a $300,000 matching grant last year from an anonymous parent, which broke the foundation’s fundraising records.

“These parents are extremely dedicated, and they follow through on their commitments,” says the Foundation’s treasurer, Veronica Socolean, “it’s an honor to be a part of this group and these kids really do care for each other on and off the mountain.”

The donations allow the foundation to provide scholarships for need and performance-based athletes, to offer grants to coaches for additional training, and to create Northstar’s world-class training arena. Working closely with the resort, the Foundation funded Tahoe’s only training arena, where athletes can practice away from crowds in a safe environment, allowing them to excel in the sport.

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Next time you’re up on the hill look for the Training Arena on Loggers Loop, where the Foundation continues to raise money for snowmaking to support early season training, with future plans to expand support around housing assistance for the beloved coaches who are truly the heart of the teams’ success.

The Foundation’s fundraising begins in December with an online auction, followed by an annual dinner auction in January. Both are open to all, and include a range of auction items, such as a day skiing with an Olympic gold medalist, a round of golf at Martis Camp, a week in Cabo, and even a coveted Northstar parking spot!

Come support the Northstar Ski & Snowboard Teams at this year’s auction. It’s sure to be a fun and memorable night, helping to ensure that the Northstar teams program continues to create gold medal athletes in life and in sport for generations to come.

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The Mountainside at Northstar yoga studio is the ultimate yoga experience and retreat in all of Tahoe.

Meet Marybeth

Sounds of a peaceful waterfall fill the air as you walk

challenge and thrives on constantly educating

through a zen-like garden and into the private mountain

herself to ensure her students are safe, while

oasis. Your yoga mat and props are already set up for you

strengthening and stretching their muscles,

in the optimal position to feel the warmth of the sun and

and releasing stress. Marybeth began her

comfort of the surrounding trees.

professional yoga training in 2013 through the

There are 6 classes per week and 10 spots per class to choose from throughout the week and weekends during the peak seasonal time frames. All classes are listed on the

As an east coast native with a free spirit, Marybeth has traveled and taught around the world. She enjoys the mental and physical

Africa Yoga Project based out of Kenya, where she participated in a month long intensive teacher training program paired with fundraising and service projects.

MindBody App and pre-registration is highly encouraged

Marybeth has continued professional yoga schooling and now possesses

for the most curated experience. Homeowners and renters

three yoga teacher credentials as well as specializing in restorative

alike have access to the yoga studio and the Outfitters can

practices. Her goal is to ensure that whomever walks into the yoga studio,

arrange private sessions upon request.

feels comfortable, connected, and calm by the end of the practice. She strives to teach in a fun, and educational way so that each person can take something away from the class.

Classes available to all Mountainside owners and renters.

Schedules available on the MindBody App. Private classes available upon request.

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Community

Decoding Mountainside A BRIEF HISTORY

2007

RITZ-CARLTON, LAKE TAHOE Lake Tahoe is the foundation of Northstar at Mountainside, setting a tone for luxury and proximity that radiates through the entire community. An iconic design set upon the mountain, Ritz-Carlton offers guests and owners alike premium restaurants, spa and banquet facilities within the intimate precincts of Mountainside.

TRAILSIDE Spacious and luxurious, Trailside is a collection of 16 mountainside residences set in the shadow of the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offering a traditional reflection of mountain design.

2011

HOME RUN Home Run, a neighborhood named for the skiways flanking it on all sides, offers a classic mountain exterior blended with clean and contemporary interiors.

2014

STELLAR RESIDENCES The Stellar Residences offer a modern interpretation of the mountain home through sleek design and intelligent layout. Signature window walls present expansive views that evoke a sense of living among the trees.

STELLAR TOWNHOMES The Stellar Townhomes are defined by smart, efficient design within a progressive modern aesthetic situated along a mountain skiway for the most direct possible connection to nature.

2018 - Present

BOULDERS Taking cues from the initial launch, the second phase of Boulders looks to expand upon the balanced mountain living offered within this unique enclave. A balanced supply of 3 and 4-bedroom homes offer stunning mountain views and enhanced access to mountain skiways giving owners infinite opportunities to find joy and tranquility.

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What To Do

Tahoe East Shore Trail From Impossible to Remarkable

INCLINE VILLAGE

If you’ve ever driven from Incline Village to Sand Harbor, you know just how dangerous that stretch of Highway 28 could be for pedestrians and vehicles. For 20 years, locals dreamt of “The Impossible Trail,” that could provide access to the east shore away from traffic. But impossible was right, with no parking, narrow passes, and jagged slopes, it was nearly impossible to envision a trail that could successfully fit next to the busy highway. And what made it possible? A trail that could comfortably traverse the steep mountains on one side, down to the lake’s shore utilizing a new tunnel under the roadway, while allowing for breathtaking views, enjoyed at your pace.

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Thanks to 13 partners, including more than $1M in private donations from the Tahoe

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Fund, the Tahoe East Shore Trail was made possible. In June of 2019, the multi-use

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path was officially opened for bikers, walkers, strollers, or e-bikers (the only form of motorized transportation allowed).

East Shore Bike Path Highway 28

The 3-mile paved path is 10 feet wide and features an 810-foot-long bridge over the lake, the only of its size around Tahoe. The trail has a total of 16 vista points,

3 miles of paved path open

allowing for unique rest areas to stop and take in the view. The first mile is elevated

to walkers, bikers, runners,

on the mountain side, with vista points for a rare vantage point of the lake. After a

strollers, and e-bikers

short downhill, cruise through the tunnel to be greeted by hidden beach and 2 more

(the only motorized transportation allowed on the trail)

miles of shoreline path.

The trail offers 11 beach access points with bike racks along the way. Now beach

16 rest areas to stop 11 beach access points

hopping, cruising, or lounging for the day is easy. If you’re thinking about taking Hidden Beach

Dog Friendly

a dog, that’s perfectly fine, just grab a leash and be aware that the trail is largely unshaded and the path can be too hot for their paws at times.

Please note: Must be on leash, and caution is recommended in the summer, as the path is largely unshaded and gets hot.

The northern bookend to the trail is the newly remodeled Tunnel Creek Café,

Only a $2 entrance fee into Sand

some food, a mountain bike rental or a shuttle offered by Flume Trail bikes just next

Harbor for walkers ($10 per vehicle)

door to the café.

Go to tahoefund.org to learn more and donate.

located at the Incline Flume trailhead. Hikers and bikers often meet here to grab

The southern bookend of the trail is Sand Harbor, one of the most popular and photographed beaches on Lake Tahoe. There is a $2 entrance fee for walkers, strollers, and bikers. Entrance fees by vehicle costs $10. The Sand Harbor Bar and Grill is open during the day and the beach offers kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and scuba rental equipment. In the evenings, the beach is the backdrop for the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

The Tahoe Fund didn’t stop with the completion of the East Shore Trail, they also raised over $700,000 (and growing) for a long-term maintenance fund through their generous donors to ensure that the trail remains safe, beautiful, and open for years to come.

The Tahoe Fund was founded in 2010 as a registered nonprofit in the state of

Sand Harbor

Nevada and California. The Tahoe Fund has become a major source of funding for environmental projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin with an emphasis on forest health, lake health, sustainable recreation, sustainable transportation,

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Food & Drink

Bringing New Life to West River Street In the early 1920’s right after World War I, times were tough in Truckee.

Sawmills closed, the ice industry all but shut down and National Prohibition Act was still in effect. Locals quickly found that “moon shining” was one of the only means of survival in the cold and desolate mountains. Historians document there were speakeasies on every block downtown and illegal slot machines in basements on Jibboom Street.

In fact, many argue that Truckee was the biggest bootlegging area on the west coast, which is not too far fetched when you take into account underground distilleries exploding and causing massive fires several times between 1921 - 1929.

It’s been almost 100 years since the 21st Amendment repealed prohibition and since Truckee had a local distillery in town. But Old Trestle Distillery is hoping to bring a little bit of Truckee’s history back to life. Currently, the distillery is actively producing gin, vodka and laying down whiskey in a local production facility. All available spirits can be found for purchase at Zanders and served at Cottonwood, Old Town Tap and other local establishments. And come the summer of 2020 the plan is to open up a smaller distillery, riverfront restaurant and tasting room on West River Street.

Old Trestle’s tasting room will feature an indoor restaurant/tasting room with a 100-person outdoor dining/lounge area overlooking the Truckee river, plus a solar panel lined roof and several parking spots. The restaurant, distillery and location will pair California’s farm-to-table concept with a traditional whiskey house vibe, featuring a unique and spirit-inspired menu from shareable plates to locally sourced cocktails and food.

And behind the main product operations is Master Distiller, Jake Holshue. Jake sits on the board of directors for the American Craft and Spirits Association and made his way to Truckee via Montana, Maryland, and Oregon overseeing several other distilleries along the way. Jake not only oversees the distilling process and recipes, but also puts focus on education and experimentation. Working with a forager to collect local botanicals, using only alpine water and possessing a pioneering spirit, his main goal is to create world class spirits, made in Truckee.

For a real taste of Tahoe, Old Trestle spirits just might be the answer; made in Truckee, from the soil and minerals, and derived from the over 100 year old legacy.

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Jake Holshue Master Distiller

Riverfront restaurant and tasting room planning to open summer of 2020

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Food & Drink

Michael Mina ’s BOURBON PUB

Internationally acclaimed restaurateur, Michael Mina, expands his reach to Truckee, bringing reinvented pub fare to the base of the Big Springs Gondola in the heart of The Village at Northstar.

The Mina Group known for Clock Bar, International Smoke and The Ramen Bar, just to name just a few in the Bay Area, bring their Bourbon Pub chain way of Santa Clara and San Francisco to Northstar opening December 2019.

Bourbon Pub Northstar will offer upscale pub food to the après ski crowd with starters such as truffle tater tots, cheddar brats wrapped in puff pastry with jalapeno mustard and entrees including al pastor pork ribs, mesquite grilled steaks, and fennel stuffed salmon. As for adult beverages, Bourbon Pub will serve cocktails, domestic wines, and of course brews.

Executive Chef Jon Blackley will lead the team at Northstar’s Bourbon Pub. Chef Jon has been in the hospitality business for over twenty years, holding most positions in the kitchen, eventually rising to Executive Chef.

He believes that dining is one of the last true remaining social interactions we still have in this day and age, a philosophy that he plans to embody

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Community

Q&A with Deirdra Walsh Northstar’s Vice President and General Manager Northstar’s new Vice President and General Manager, Deirdra Walsh, took the reins in May of 2019 after 12 seasons at Park City and over a decade and a half in the travel and hospitality industry. The 2019/2020 season is a special one in particular, as it marks the first winter for Deirdra and her family at Northstar.

Q: Why Northstar?

Q: What do you do in the summer?

Northstar has an outstanding reputation for guest service and its laid back

After the winter season, summer is the perfect way to spend quality time

luxury California spirit. I knew that the opportunity here would complement

together with my husband, children, and extended family. We always visit

my background and experience from Park City well and I am thrilled to be

my roots in the Midwest and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Now

leading the Northstar team.

that we are here in Tahoe, we’re excited to have the water be a part of our experiences and have loved spending time at the lake.

Q: What are your top 3 goals for the upcoming winter?

This winter, I’m excited to try skis instead of a snowboard, which I usually do, and familiarize myself with the mountain that way.

I’m looking forward to experiencing the classic traditions Northstar is known for, such as

Q: Favorite run at Northstar?

In the handful of times I’ve been on the slopes at Northstar,

“I knew that the

the view from East Ridge really stands out. I remember how

opportunity here

exciting it was for my husband, Rob, 8-year-old son, Henry,

would complement my background and

s’mores and tost, and learning the ins and outs

experience from Park

of the Tahoe region as a whole with my family

City well and I am

by my side.

Another goal of mine is to spend as much time as possible with our employees, who are the

thrilled to be leading the Northstar team.”

lifeblood of Northstar and make it the special place it is.

Q: What are you most looking forward to about being Northstar’s VP and GM? Northstar has a legacy around excellent guest experience, world-class amenities, and all-mountain terrain for Sierra skiers and riders of all levels

and 5-year-old daughter, Bridget, to see Lake Tahoe for the first time from the top of Northstar. It was a spectacular sight during one of our first runs at Northstar and is now a great memory we all are able to share.

Q: Favorite place to eat at Northstar?

I am looking forward to the opening of Michael Mina’s Bourbon Pub, which is sure to become a Northstar Village staple and après hot spot with its extensive menu of reinvented pub fare.

Q: What do you think every guest at Northstar should experience each visit?

Northstar has a superior ski and snowboard school, which I recommend our guests take advantage of during their time on the mountain.

and skill sets. I’m excited to build upon that foundation and be a part of this

Additionally, Northstar is home to the only official Burton Snowboard

wonderful community.

Academy, which offers brilliant hands-on instruction and is a great way for

Q: What changes do you see happening at Northstar in the next couple of years?

Northstar is in a strong position to continue enhancing the mountain

riders of all levels to receive coaching and advance their skills.

There are also fun activities for guests to enjoy at Northstar such as ice skating, snowshoeing, and tubing, which are all great add-ons during a ski or snowboard getaway.

experience and drive guest loyalty to create lifelong Northstar skiers and riders. Heavenly and Kirkwood, which are part of the Vail Resorts portfolio, are located just across the Lake and are a great opportunity for Epic passholders to experience diverse terrain options in the region.

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Community

Northstar’s Nordic Secret Truly the hidden gem at Northstar is the Cross Country, Telemark and Snowshoe Center.

Located just beyond Vista Lift, tucked away at the corner of where Loggers Loop and Lower Main Street trails meet is a quaint little cabin with a welcoming fire pit out front.

Once inside you’ll most likely be greeted by Aaron Pearlman, the director of the center for over 20 years. Aaron will get you fitted, offer some sound advice, walk you through the trail map and ensure everyone is set-up for a wonderful day. Add on a lesson and Aaron just might be your guide for the day as well.

The center offers snowshoeing, cross country skiing, telemark skiing, fat tire biking and new as of last year, pedal assist e-bikes. Try just one, or tackle a couple different sports between your group to explore the 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) and 41 different trails running all along the east side of the mountain. Several of the trails lead to a breathtaking view point of Lake Tahoe and have picnic benches to stop and rest before heading back. There is also an abandoned train caboose, some warming huts and bathrooms along the way.

Access to the cross country trails is included on your Epic Pass, otherwise you can get day tickets that will run you $47 Adult and $36 Child and equipment rentals range anywhere from $22 to $87 for the new pedal assist e-bikes. Children 4 years old and under are free and especially for them the center now has Thule Chariot Child Carriers to rent for $22/hour.

Cross country skiing is easier to learn than downhill skiing, but a lesson is still always a good idea to learn properly from the start. And since you’ll be moving your body a little more than downhill skiing, it’s always wise to dress in layers.

However, the same winter gear is necessary, like hats, gloves, glasses/goggles and waterproof clothing. The cross country trails offer diverse terrain which is all groomed regularly for smooth and clear paths.

There are never any lines or crowds on the cross country trails, making it a perfect family day allowing everybody a little room to spread out and explore at their own pace.

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Improve Your Skills

Burton Academy Northstar is home to the only Burton Academy in the world, an exclusive snowboard academy created by Jake Burton himself. Beginner lessons use Terrain-Based Teaching, a revolutionary method that uses purpose-built snow features to help students naturally control their speed when first learning to snowboard. Burton Academy guarantees faster, safer and more confident learning.

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Community

MY TAHOE STORY Enjoying the best of both worlds and splitting time in New York and Tahoe

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As I arrived at the Tree House to meet Sarah, she was calling in her sons as they ride their bikes up and down the wide streets lining Northstar’s Home Run Trail (blue run). I overhear a conversation about if they want to go for a quick hike, continue to bike, head down to the pool or hang out at the Tree House. The boys can’t decide, so they tell their mom they’ll hang out by the pool table and let her know when they decide. I can’t say I blame them, it’s an everyday challenge for me as well. As an Outfitter spending much of my time at the Tree House deciding between hiking around Northstar’s picturesque trails, going on a neighborhood bike ride with views of Martis Valley or spending a day at the pool with gondola’s overhead are the same decisions I help residents, just like Sarah, make on a daily basis.

As I enter the Tree House there are a handful more children hanging out, a businessman (in board shorts and a t-shirt) working remotely and another smiling Outfitter. I find Sarah on the couches and she gives me a big smile, a big hug and answers my “how are you?” with, “great, it’s a beautiful day in Tahoe right?”

“We can spend a few days up [at Mountainside] and feel removed from it all, or we can take a quick ride into town and feel part of it all, it’s a great balance” Sarah is “balanced mountain living” to the core. She had already been out on a mountain bike ride that morning and was planning to gather the family for another outdoor adventure that afternoon. Our conversation led to stories about taking her 88 year-old father on a hike and subsequent Gondola ride back up the mountain the week prior, and how her sons are still talking about how much fun they had at the recent Outfitter hosted pool party, where I first met her.

Sarah grew up in Incline Village, but currently resides in New York City. As she explains it, her and her husband made a pact early on in their marriage to ensure they always made it back to Tahoe several times a year. Not only are her parents and twin sister still living in the area, but their joint business, Sefte Living, also has several retail partners in the area as well. All the more reason for finding their way to Mountainside.

We start to dig into how splitting their time between the two states works and Sarah explains it in a nutshell, “I love New York for its maturity and diversity and the exposure my kids get to everything really, but I love Tahoe equally for the silence and the sunsets and the nature that we just don’t get enough of on a regular basis. I want to make sure my sons get to see both sides growing up.”

She goes on to explain, “We can spend a few days up here (Mountainside) and feel removed from it all, or we can take a quick ride into town and listen to some great music, eat some great food and feel part of it all, it’s a great balance.”

Another way Sarah ensures balance, is how she utilizes her Boulders residence. “We’ll spend mainly the whole summer here, but I come out for work meetings throughout the year and I’m sure I’ll try to organize a few girls trips, as well as spend the holidays here skiing and snowboarding.”

A balance of two states, two kids and only so many days in the year…

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Community

B Corps of Truckee What is a Certified B Corporation?

Businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

How do you become a Certified B Corporation?

• Accreditation is achieved through B Lab Which evaluates an organization’s social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.

• Companies must score a minimum of 80 out of a 200 point evaluation. A few ways in which points are earned: 1) Using a B Corp bank for their financial institution 2) Creating mandated recycling policies and 3) Giving back to approved charities. It’s a demanding and extensive process that a company must be fully committed to in order to become certified.

Mangrove Web Development

Big Truck

Conscious Container

“Websites that make it easier for good

“More Than Trucker Hats. We Are

“Reduce Your Carbon Footprint One

people to do great work”

California Mountain Life”

Refillable Bottle At A Time”

Established B Corp Status 2016

Established B Corp Status 2018

Aiming to establish B Corp Status in 2020

mangrove-web.com

bigtruck.com

Currently a Public Benefit Corporation

Headquartered in both Oakland and Truckee,

A trucker hat company originally intended

Mangrove Web Development was started

to support the ski culture, the extreme

Conscious Container is a hands-on approach for

by Truckee local, Maiya Holliday, to help

sports mentality and the adventurous spirit

Truckee locals to take their bottle recycling one

businesses with a purpose, develop functional

of Truckee is now a Certified B Corp. Even

step further. By collecting all of your 12oz long-

and effective websites to increase visibility of

though maintaining the highest of social and

neck craft beer bottles you can now take them

organizations doing good in the world.

environmental standards wasn’t included in the

directly to Conscious Container to be sterilized

A noble endeavor for a former nonprofit

first business plan, it became very clear early on

and refilled by local breweries. Conscious

manager who taught herself to code so she

that it needed to be added.

Container’s goal is to create a sustainable

could live out Mangrove’s mission after a volunteer trip abroad.

Watching her simple service of helping a man create a webpage to collect donations turn into a life changing experience for a community was all Maiya needed to ensure Mangrove came to life when she returned home.

Mangrove by the numbers:

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popular, the owners realized that Truckee didn’t need another small business, it needed good jobs.”

Big Truck had a choice - it could either ride the popularity wave straight to the bank, or it could build a sustainable business that focused on fair wages, career development and boosting

Of all profits were donated to local

Truckee’s local economy. Choosing people over

environmental and social justice charities

profit positions Big Truck at the same table

Of 2018 revenue came from purpose-driven organizations or from businesses owned by women or people of color

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“As [Big Truck] grew more

Hours of volunteer service in the community

with brands like Patagonia, Method and Ben & Jerry’s, and redefines what success looks like for all local businesses.

consciouscontainer.com

circular reuse platform for local beer drinkers.

Glass. Bottle. Resue.

Conscious Container recently applied and were granted ‘Pending B Corp” status, which will turn into their B Corp Certification within one year.

Here’s How it Works: 1. Save your empty 12oz. brown long-neck craft beer bottles 2. Drop-off your craft beer bottles in boxes at the Truckee CRV Redemption Center on Cabin Creek Road or either Great Basin Brewery Brewpubs 3. Qualified* 12oz. brown long-neck craft beer bottles will be Cleaned and Refilled with craft beer * No branding in the glass mold. (e.g. no Sam Adams or New Belgium Brewing bottles)

Creating a Promising Future

Epic Promise

At Vail Resorts, everything we do is built upon the promise of bringing together the mountains, our communities, employees, and guests to ignite a passion for the outdoors, conserve the natural environment and support our local communities for a bright, sustainable future.

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Experience Mountainside Like An Owner This Winter Phase II Pre-Sale Incentives Starting Now When owners advance to a binding contract and deposit, they may experience the upcoming winter as an owner with a Tahoe Mountain Club membership for both the 2019 - 2020 and 2020 - 2021 seasons.

Membership Benefits Include*: • Private dining experiences • Members-only club programs at Alpine Club and Schaffer’s Camp • Access to the community Tree House • Yoga Studio classes • Access to valet equipment storage *Included with binding contract and deposit only.

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The Next Phase After drawing rave reviews for innovative design, luxurious finishes and extraordinary mountain access, Mountainside Builders is moving forward with the second phase of Boulders.

Taking cues from the initial launch, this new phase looks to expand upon the balanced mountain living offered within this unique enclave. A balanced supply of 3 and 4-bedroom homes offer stunning mountain views and enhanced access to mountain skiways giving owners infinite opportunities to find joy and tranquility.

Continuing on the high standard of design, Boulders merges Mountain and Modern in a distinct blend that brings the outdoors to life with sensible floorplans intended to maximize quality time with family and friends.

Early ownership in this phase creates an opportunity to customize every detail to the specifications of your family while a suite of incentives allow you to enjoy the Mountainside lifestyle immediately while your home is being created.

Visit mountainsidenorthstar.com/Boulders-Residences for details on this exciting new offering.

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Refined Mexican cuisine is a total understatement about what

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tell you last minute

Shop. Get prepared meals to-go for just yourself or the whole

they are coming to

family, pick-up seasoned and ready to cook meats, or have

visit and you need a

an event catered. You will never taste anything quite like the

catered meal STAT.

proprietary blends of spices and herbs created at the Truckee Food Shop. Tortas, Poke Bowls, Chilaquiles, Ceviche and an assortment of homemade sauces, marinades and jams.

New Moon Natural Foods 11357 Donner Pass Rd. #C Monday to Saturday: 9am to 8pm Sunday: 9am to 7pm

A quick stop for a

create your own custom juice at New Moon. The Cafe serves

sandwich to put in

up sandwiches, wraps, salads (vegan and gluten-free options)

your backpack for

as well as fresh smoothies and juices. And the store also has

some post-hike nosh.

prepared options like salads, pastas and desserts, with a

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growing variety of grab and go options planned for the future.

Truckee Station

Truckee Station was opened by locals last year who saw a

Whoever said you

need for healthy, quick and affordable food options. The menu

can’t have fast,

includes cold soba noodle salad, quinoa bowls and salads,

affordable and good

tortas with gluten-free bread upon request, kombucha on tap

all in one has never

and even a healthy kids menu. Call ahead to place your order

been here.

10130 West River Street Monday - Thursday: 11am - 3pm Friday - Saturday: 7am - 8pm (Breakfast served on Friday & Saturdays)

Sunday: 11am - 8pm TruckeeStation.com Call in to-go order: (530) 563-5285

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You can get your grocery shopping done, grab a quick bite or

7 days/week.

Delivery and Pick Up Where is it?

Instacart.com Available at Truckee Safeway, Save Mart and CVS.

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Instacart can deliver as quickly as 2 hours from time of order. Orders

No muss, no fuss.

over $35 typically do not include an additional fee, but there are some

Get your groceries

minor delivery fees depending on how quickly you need it.

delivered right to your

Frequent ordering?

front door.

Another option is to sign-up for their Express service ($149/annually) to receive prioritized delivery and avoid peak delivery fees during the holidays. Delivery items include food, alcohol, organic products, toiletries, baby and pet items.

The Mill Juice Shop 10825 Pioneer Center #100 Monday to Friday: 8am - 3:30pm Saturday: 9am - 2pm Closed Sunday TheMillJuiceShop.com

Truckee’s only cold-pressed juice shop works with local produce

Mountainside

farmers and distributors to create small batches of juice multiple times

homeowners and

a week that are raw, alive and incredibly fresh. The benefits of cold-

renters looking for

pressed juice include energy, anti-inflammatory, immunity boosting

healthy and

and detoxification. The Mill also serves vegan, gluten-free and dairy-

consistent delivery.

free food items when paired with a juice make for a powered packed and deliciously healthy meal. And best yet, The Mill Juice Shop now delivers juice to Mountainside! Place your juice order, including detox packages on their website and your juice will be hand delivered to the Tree House for convenient pick-up twice a week.

The Seasoned Sage priya@theseasonedsage.com (772) 913-0008 TheSeasonedSage.com

The Seasoned Sage prepares thoughtfully crafted meals with organic,

Dietary restrictive

sustainable and local products. Whether you are looking for meal

diets. Get weekly

delivery service, catered events, or elevated family dinners, they offer

deliveries of fresh,

peace of mind while preparing conscious cuisine that is delicious

healthy and diet

and healthy. Expanded offerings also include unique in-home cooking

specific meals right to

classes, themed dinner parties and ethnic meals.

your front door.

Learn More: Contact owner, Priya Hutner directly or speak with an Outfitter for arrangements.

Truckee Delivery Call (760) 709-6298 or speak with an Outfitter for arrangements.

TruckeeChef.com

After chef roles in England, Italy, Mammoth Lakes and Los Angeles,

Foodies looking to

Chef Carolyn Newman joined the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe team for the

enjoy great food, but

2016/2017 winter. As the Head Chef of Manzanita restaurant, Carolyn

wanting to take a little

led her team to increase their regional ranking from #64 to #4. Now in

break from cooking.

dual roles as the Chef in Residence for the Tahoe Food Hub and owner of Truckee Delivery, she lives her passion for sourcing sustainably, locally and organically grown food. Truckee Delivery turns organic ingredients into prepared gourmet meals to stock your fridge and also provides drop-off catering for private events including options for in-house chef preparation and fully serviced dining experiences.

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TAHOE MOUNTAIN REALTY IS THE VOICE OF

Whether your story at Northstar California extends 40 years or 40 minutes, everyone who experiences the resort carries some type of bond for the memories created here.

This winter season we are excited to present 2 exceptional projects; Boulders at Mountainside and Village Walk Skyline. Follow the #NewNorthstar hashtag for updates.

Follow the story #NewNorthstar NewNorthstar.com 530.550.2000 BRE 1995145

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Meet us at The Summit

Summit Smokehouse Located at 8,610’ elevation with views of Lake Tahoe, Summit Smokehouse is a true mountain top restaurant with a comforting, backyard vibe. Our slow-smoked meats including tri tip, turkey, brisket, and pulled pork are the star of the show, but our homestyle mac & cheese, ranch beans and brussel sprouts are not to be missed.

Vegetarian options available.

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Community

Tahoe Mountain Realty is pleased to be the voice of #NewNorthstar. Whether your affinity for Northstar California extends 40 years or 40 minutes, we have found that nearly everyone who experiences the resort carries some type of bond for the memories created here.

The wonder of the resort is nearly everyone who visits, does so in search of creating memories. Whether skiing, hiking, biking or simply relaxing in any season, Northstar offers an escape from routine and opportunity to experience life with family and friends. Over its 40-year history, Northstar has experienced a metamorphosis unlike any other resort in the world. From a sleepy ski hill with a one-lane Village, to a world-class destination resort worthy of some of the most well-recognized luxury brands around the globe, Northstar’s emergence has been nearly unprecedented.

Recent history has seen over $1 billion invested in the resort through a series of institutional investments that produced the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, a world-class destination village, arguably the world’s premier resort operator in Vail Resorts, and new real estate opportunities the likes of which have never been seen in the Tahoe region.

Having participated from concept through launch on the release of nearly every new neighborhood in Northstar over the past two decades, Tahoe Mountain Realty is in the unique position to carry the resort’s legacy forward.

This upcoming 2019/2020 season we are excited to present 2 exceptional projects; Boulders at Mountainside and a new addition to the Village Walk neighborhood. We look forward to sharing all the fun and interesting content on the past, present and future of this resort. We invite you to join the conversation and be the first to know or visit us in our showroom in The Village at Northstar to check out some relics of the past and more details on the vision for the future.

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Featuring 2 new and exciting products available for touring today:

3 and 4 bedroom residences

4 bedroom single family residences

Direct ski-in/ski-out access

Walking distance to the Village and gondola

Private Clubhouse open 365 days

Close to dining, and entertainment

of the year

for the whole family

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VillageWalkSkyline.com

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Try Something New

Cross-Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center Welcome to the most stunning mid-mountain cross-country center in the country, with 32 km of scenic trails that are perfect for cross-country or telemark skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking and more. Bring your family and definitely bring a camera because the trails open up to views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding valley like nowhere else on the mountain.

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Amenities across all four seasons so that you and your family can live your best Tahoe life.

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Experience 36 holes of mountain

Tahoe Mountain Club puts you at the

Tahoe Mountain Club’s Pavilion located

perfection courtesy of Jack Nicklaus and

center of it all with exclusive mountain

in the heart of the Old Greenwood community

Peter Jacobsen. Both Tahoe Mountain

access at Northstar! Enjoy your private

offers a complete collection of amenities

Club courses provide you the chance to

home base at our ski valet and restaurant

that appeals to the entire family including

experience golf like never before; Old

located in the heart of the Village at

three pools, two waterslides, tennis, fitness,

Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing, the

Northstar and your exclusive midday

Kids Club and family programming.

finest golf in the High Sierra!

mountain retreat at our restaurant located at the top of the Zephyr Chair.

Explore the full benefits of the Tahoe Mountain Club lifestyle today. Our Membership team is waiting to welcome you!

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What To Do

Tahoe-Truckee

Can’t-Miss Locals Events live music

food & drink

kid friendly

FALL & WINTER

Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival When: Fri - Sun, Sept. 18 - 20, 2020 tahoefoodandwine.com It’s been 34 years since the Autumn Food & Wine Festival first kicked off in Lake Tahoe and it just keeps getting better. The 3-day event is now held at Northstar and takes over their Village, Mid-Mountain, Zephyr Lodge and even floats through the Ritz-Carlton. Chef competitions, food & beverage tastings, hands-on demonstrations, a gourmet marketplace and farm to table dinners fill up each day and evening, allowing attendees to get a taste of everything the regions restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and local artists have to offer. Tickets are sold by the day, or a la carte per each event, or you can simply walk around the Village and just take it all in. Northstar has reimagined the event over the last few years to ensure it’s family-friendly and open to all.

Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop When: Saturday Oct. 3, 2020 truckeewinewalk.com A fun way to explore downtown Truckee with friends and family, while also supporting local artists, business owners and non-profits. This Fall event typically comes with a little chill in the air, but there are over 30 food and wine venues providing tastings to warm you right up. Each ticket includes a commemorative wine glass and 5 food tickets. Ticket sales and sponsorship fees go toward supporting the non-profit of the year, which formerly included Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Fund and Tahoe Safe Alliance. The sales also help fund complementary taxis for attendees.

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Northstar’s Noel Nights When: Every Friday evening, Nov. - Dec. northstarcalifornia.com The perfect holiday card photo opportunity! Jump into a complementary horse-drawn carriage ride, snow falling overhead and the Europeanesque village in the background with your family all bundled up in their winter gear. Or gather around the outdoor ice skating rink with a cup of hot cocoa below the twinkling lights lining the cabanas in front of the 40-foot decorated tree. This is what holiday cards were made for! Truly an authentic winter night out in Tahoe during the holidays, featuring live holiday music and pictures with Santa Claus as well.

Tahoe Star Tours When: Dec. 28, 2019, Jan. 18 & 25, 2020 and Feb. 15 & 29, 2020 tahoestartours.com Guests of all ages (suggested 8 years +) will enjoy an easy to moderate snowshoe walk with an unobstructed view of the cosmos. The tour includes a fun and lively science-based talk about the cosmos, followed by the opportunity to view constellations through high-powered, professional telescopes. Stargazing Snowshoe Tours are two hours in length, and meet at 5 p.m. at Northstar California Resort’s Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center. Tours conclude at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe with telescope viewing and hot beverages.

SUMMER Truckee Thursdays When: Every Thursday, June - last weekend in August truckeethursdays.com As if summer in Truckee wasn’t cool enough, Truckee Thursday’s will celebrate its 13th year of being the town’s weekly summer gathering of residents, visitors, artisans, musicians and culinary vendors. If you only have a limited time to experience Truckee, then this is a can’t-miss event to get a taste of all Truckee has to offer. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to get to with the complimentary shuttle service that runs all over Truckee from 5pm - 9pm.

Craw Thaw Music Festival When: May 29 - 31, 2020 truckeecrawthaw.com This New Orleans inspired street festival marks spring’s arrival in Truckee.

2020 will be the festival’s 3rd year taking over downtown Truckee, helping locals and visitors alike ‘thaw’ out and enjoy 3-days of Cajun themed celebration. Jazz and reggae bands play all 3 days, while food and beverage vendors line Donner Pass Road offering everything from crawfish gumbo to fresh baked beignets. Saturday is all about the kids featuring face painting, the annual “Craw Cross” race and hands-on music and craft vendors.

Shakespeare Festival When: July - August Check website for release of 2020 dates and details. laketahoeshakespeare.com Lake Tahoe’s Shakespeare Festival began in 1972 with the simple mission to promote historical arts & culture in a fun, unique and exciting way. The festival has been named one of the most outstanding outdoor cultural events in the entire nation. Dip your toes in the sand, pack a picnic and experience 48 years of an unforgettable Lake Tahoe tradition.

Truckee-Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival When: Saturday, July 11, 2020 truckeetahoeairshow.com Get to see what the inside of a B-25 Bomber looks like, step inside the cockpit of a Navy Skyhawk and watch a 500-horse powered bi-plane twist and turn in the air before swooping by the crowd at over 80 miles per hour. The event is free to attend (including free parking), however there is a VIP ticket to upgrade your experience with access to catered lunches, beverages (including beer and wine), all day shade and front row seating for the air show, with all proceeds going directly to Truckee and North Lake Tahoe youth organizations. There is also an opportunity to sign your child up to take a complementary flight in some of the coolest planes on the Sunday following the event!

LIVE MUSIC AROUND TAHOE PJ’s at Gray’s Crossing

King Beach

When: 5:30-7:30pm every Tuesday, June - September

When: 6:30 - 8:30pm every Friday, June - August

Kick off your sandals, throw down a blanket and enjoy the outdoor BBQ

Hosts music on the beach every Friday evening featuring beer, wine and

and bar just steps from the live music overlooking the 18th hole.

Music in the Park When: 6:30 - 8:30pm every Wednesday, June - August Can be found in the Truckee Regional Park amphitheater every Wednesday and is a great reason for a mid-week night out with the family.

food vendors lining the main beach.

Cottonwood When: 6:30 - 9:30pm every Thursday and Friday, all year long Is the local’s favorite for bringing some of the best musicians through Truckee every year. Sit by the fireplace in the winter and head out to the

Northstar’s Village

deck overlooking downtown Truckee in the summer.

When: Thursday - Sunday all year long

Commons Beach in Tahoe City

A family favorite for outdoor music. Grab a cocktail at their outdoor

When: 4:00 - 7:00pm every Sunday, June - September

cabanas (lined with heat lamps and fire pits in the winter) or grab some

Hosts double sets every Sunday afternoon right on the water near the

skates and enjoy the music on the rink.

kids playground and has several food, drink and ice cream vendors to choose from.

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Community

Andy Buckley’s Outlook Senior Director, Skier Services at Vail Resorts gives us the transparent look at Northstar, and his recommendations for what you’ll need to check out this year at Northstar.

Andy Buckley was raised in Northern England and attended the University of Bradford, W. Yorkshire where he studied Applied Physics. Andy was a ski guide in the French Alps (1984-87), working in Flaine, Valmorel, and Courchevel. After moving to the States, he taught, coached, and was a supervisory Pro with the Vail Ski & Snowboard School for seven years.

He also managed Vail Mountain’s recreation activities at Piney River Ranch and Adventure Ridge.

In 2002, Andy moved to Lake Tahoe to help develop Northstar into a world class mountain resort. He has led the expansion and evolution of the Northstar Ski & Snowboard School, Mountain Bike Park and ski teams programs, as well as product development and guest services.

Andy has competed in mountain bike racing at the amateur competitive endurance racing level and long distance mountain bike races such as the Leadville Trail 100 and the 9-day stage race in South Africa, JoBerg2C. Currently, he is President of the Truckee Trails Foundation which is developing an integrated bike and hike trail network in the North Lake Tahoe area and also sits on the Board of Directors for the Northstar Teams Foundation.

It seemed fitting to sit down with Andy the day after the first snow of the season to chat about the year ahead. He was deep in the midst of mountain bike operations while juggling winter preparation, a balance of two worlds he’s been executing on for 18 years at Northstar. The planning for each season takes just as long, if not longer, than each 6 month season itself. But it’s clear that Andy’s vision for each season begins way before that as we talk through the must-do, must-see and must-know features of skiing and riding at Northstar for the year ahead.

Get to Know Andy

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Andy’s Northstar Recommendations

Summer MUST DO

MUST SEE

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The Specialized Academy. Not a surprising

The bike park has gone through a very

Andy has ridden bikes on the East Coast, in

“must do” coming from the man who built

purposeful evolution over the years. “On

Colorado, England and a handful of other

the Specialized Academy, but an interesting

the contrary to how people view the winter

locations, but he thinks Tahoe’s altitude,

proposition given his explanation. “The

terrain, Northstar’s bike park tends to get

landscape and dirt ultimately made him

Specialized Academy is built on the same

interpreted as having ‘gnarly’ trails”. He

a better rider. “Tahoe’s climate is the

concept of the very successful Burton

goes on to explain that a ton of work has

difference. This dry, rocky and unforgiving

Academy. The concept being, the sport can

gone into making the bike park trails much

dirt makes you a better rider so that when

be really cliquey and not inviting, almost

slower, less rocky and also wider to allow

you go to other places, you’ve already

intimidating. But the Northstar experience

for everyone from beginners to experts to

mastered this specific sense of balance”.

is completely unique. The coaches knows

enjoy. Andy thinks even the first time riders

exactly where to take you and it’s a fully

will notice the smoother trails and how the

immersive experience with a really high

Northstar bike park team has “mastered”

return rate.”

the irrigation to make a much more even and predictable experience.

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When it comes to Winter 2019/2020, Andy

The Kid’s Adventure Zones is a project

The most common mistake Andy has seen

is most excited about the Platinum Guides

Andy’s team began a couple years ago,

made on the mountain is “friends helping

offering through Ski & Snowboard School.

dedicated to showing kids that there are

friends”. Friends teaching friends how to

While the Platinum line of products has

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been available for a couple years at

Mixing education with excitement is a

years of professional skiing and instructing

Northstar, Andy’s worked since the products

tried and true tactic one can find sprinkled

under his belt, he’s seen it a time or two.

inception to gather, analyze and act on

throughout all youth offerings at Northstar -

“Please get a guide to help you navigate the

customer feedback. “It’s a personalized

be it the Kid’s Adventure Zones in the winter

mountain, teach you the safest way to ski

experience that was created from what we

leading kids through a quick ecology lesson,

and get you set up from the start, even the

heard from customers, not what the industry

or Kid’s Adventure Club in the summer

best athletes have to learn at some point”.

or trends necessarily are telling us we

taking the participants on a day-long nature

must do. We call the families ahead of time,

hikes. There are two Kid’s Adventure

offer them a parking spot, make them lunch

Zones on the mountain today (Skicology

reservations - these are the things we’ve

and Wagon Wheel on Luggi’s and Deerskin

heard directly from our guests, and it’s a

trails) and more will be added in the future.

really exceptional day on the mountain.”

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Custom Built Legacies Pricing starting from $400,000

Custom legacies are being created throughout M25 as new, progressively designed homes fill in this intimate enclave. Conceived as the venue for Tahoe’s most magnificently created homes offering a combination of long mountain views and direct ski access unrivaled throughout ski country.

A series of skiways meander through the community touching nearly every homesite, providing the most direct connection to the mountain imaginable.

Only a few homesites remain with the opportunity to define your family’s mountain legacy.

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Customizable home features A variety of building envelope opportunities Ranging in size from .5 - 1.5 acres Each site offers unique panorama views

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What To Do

Tubing Family-friendly tubing on the Overlook above the Village is a hike-and-

to Northstar

slide experience on a groomed, mellow slope. Or you can head up to mid-mountain for a little bit faster 600-foot snow tubing experience that is a burst of mountain fun.

Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Bring the whole family up to the Cross Country Center for a day on the mountain that everyone can participate in. Rent a Thule Chariot Carrier for the little ones and get either cross country skis or snowshoes for the rest of the crew. Or try the fat tire bikes and e-bikes and upgrade the adventure on wheels.

Mountainside’s Homeowner Saturday’s Event Series During peak holiday weekends in the winter season

Northstar Childcare Located down at the golf course, Northstar is the only fully licensed childcare option at a ski resort in Tahoe with room for 25 potty-trained children ages 2 - 6. The $200 day fee (8:30am - 4:30pm) includes a

the Tree House transforms into the ultimate community

healthy lunch and snacks, as well as shuttle service to and

warming hut with fun activities, local artisan and small

from the resort for the parents to drop-off and pick up

business demonstrations, and other fun gatherings for the

their child and not worry about parking.

whole family.

The Overlook Overlooking the ice skating rink awaits not only the perfect opportunity for a family picture, but an après playground with something for everyone. Snow tubing, snow play zones, hot cocoa bar stations (full

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cocktail bar as well) and comfortable seating beneath the stars is a

Ice Skating or Roller Skating Rink

family après-ski experience you won’t find anywhere else. Play with

The 9,000 square foot outdoor rink is open for roller or inline skaters in

the kids, or relax close by, while soaking in the fresh mountain air all

the summer and ice skating in the winter. Surrounded by cabanas and the

night long.

Village main stage, the rink is the center of the action all year round.

Kid’s Adventure Zones

The Villager Candle Shop

Designed to immerse children in nature, Skicology and Wagon Wheel

What started out as a candle making shop has now transformed into soap

let young imaginations dive into local history and engaging facts about

making, stuffed animal making and pottery painting. Get out of the cold in

the Resort’s environment. Both zones are designated as blue terrain,

the winter and out of the heat in the summer and whip up a fun craft to

and are conveniently located near Luggi’s and Deerskin trails.

take home.

Mountainside’s Homeowner Summer Saturday’s Event Series Every Saturday throughout the summer enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour at the Tree House celebrating summer, community and mountain living. Mark your calendars now for community barbecues with live music, hosted arts & crafts workshops, bouncy houses and other fun activities.

Play Acre Mountainside’s Play Acre is designed specifically for kids, creatively blending nature, imagination, and outdoor play. Located just steps from the Tree House, this unique kid space lives within the landscape, and features natural play structures connected by a network of log and stone crafted trails. Log and boulder scrambles let kids test their climbing skills, while an outdoor amphitheater with stage, tiered stone seating, and oversized instruments offers a venue to make music or entertain an audience.

Also at Mountainside: Basketball Courts, Bocce Courts and the Tree House fully equipped with shuffleboard, a pool table, pacman console, and of course the outdoor swimming pool located right on Homerun Trail.

Kids Adventure Club Get your kids on the mountain this summer to learn about the different bugs and insects, or capture the moment as they jump to the sky on our bungee trampoline. With summer activities ranging from miniature golf to a rock climbing wall, your child will be surrounded by fun and adventurous summer activities.

Monday-Friday: June - August, plus 4th of July and Labor Day Holiday Weekends Price: $155/day (lunch included)

Trailblazer Bike Camp A 4-day bike camp designed for 10-16 year olds, Northstar’s Trailblazer Camp is managed by the best mountain bike coaches of the Specialized Academy providing an unrivaled opportunity for progression and unforgettable experience for riders of all abilities. At the end of the camp, kids will understand bike safety, skills and know Northstar downhill bike trails like the back of their hand. Previous biking experience is necessary, body armor is recommended.

3 different camps are available throughout the Summer, check NorthstarCalifornia.com for 2020 dates soon.

KID ZONE DAY PASS Spend an entire day in the Village relaxing, shopping and soaking up the sun while the kids can venture off using the Kid Zone day pass. The pass includes: all day Skate Rental, one 5-minute bungee session, one small bag of gems, two rounds of mini golf, and unlimited spider and rock climb!

Spider Climb An enclosed 24’ tall climbing structure for kids to test their strength, escape the heat and experience the thrill of a corkscrew slide!

Gem Panning Northstar’s very own Mining Co. allows kids, and those young at heart, to relive history by panning for gems, fossils and even arrowheads.

Miniature Golf Pick up a club near the roller rink in and head for the putting green with the whole family.

Caddy’s Tip: Take advantage of the beautiful Tahoe evenings on Wednesday’s Margaritas & Mini Golf for $15.

Roller Skating Grab your skates and head to the center of the Village at Northstar. Classic roller skates or in-line blades are available for rent, along with optional helmets.

Bring your own skates, or rent them for $15

Bungee Trampoline Make no mistake, the bungee trampoline is a fan favorite at every age. Strap in and experience the Sierra from a whole new level – literally. Stretchy cords launch guests high into the sky, with a little help from the trampoline below.

Rock Wall This 24-foot-tall rock wall overlooks the Village at Northstar just below the Sierra Nevada. Test your skills or challenge your fears as a family, cheering each other on the whole way.

Golf The Northstar Golf Course extends great offers for “juniors”, from half priced season passes, to one-on-one cilincs with a pro and even an occasional glow golf night. The course has a driving range, juniors tee locations and is a great learning course with a diverse landscape throughout all 18-holes.

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Community

To Reno Tahoe Donner

To San Francisco

Truckee DONNER LAKE Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK)

Your Community F IND Y O U R WAY HO M E

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M25 Homesites

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Tree House / Outfitters

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Yoga Studio Play Acre Family Fun

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The Village at Northstar Family Fun

Shopping

Food & Drink

Hiking & Biking

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Family Fun

Shopping

Food & Drink

Hiking & Biking

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Experience Mountainside as an Owner This Winter Taking cues from the initial launch, this new phase looks to expand upon the balanced mountain living offered within this unique enclave.

A balanced supply of 3 and 4-bedroom homes offer stunning mountain views and enhanced access to mountain skiways giving owners infinite opportunities to find joy and tranquility.

Phase II Reservation Incentives Starting Now Schedule your private showing today 530.550.2010 ¡ mountainsidenorthstar.com All information is subject to change. All imagery is representational. View may vary per home. BRE 01995145.

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