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TRIP PLANNING - Winter
Before you come up to Tahoe, be prepared! We have compiled helpful information and links to lift tickets, rentals, childcare & more. Northstar at Tahoe Ski Resort and other online companies we have listed also allows guests to sign up for things via the internet before your arrival to reduce time waiting in line and filling out forms. Click on the pictures to see what to take care of before you arrive for your getaway at Northstar.

WHAT TO BRING TO TAHOE:

**** Don't forget your Welcome letter, parking pass & cardkey (for Village condos) ****

Equipment:

Skis, Boots and Poles

Snowboards and Boots

Helmet

Goggles & Sunglasses


Clothing And Footwear:

Ski jacket & pants

Ski gloves or mittens

Ski socks 

Scarf / Neck gaiter / Face covering

Long underwear

Fleece, sweaters

After-ski snow boots / shoes 


Baby’s needs, toys & books:

Diapers / Swim diapers

Wipes

Toothbrush & toothpaste


LIFT TICKETS & SEASON PASSES:

If you are on the mountain at Northstar more than a few days per year, the best deal is to buy a season pass. The season pass office phone number is 530.562.2267. There are also deals on lift tickets when you purchase packs of lift tickets and ask us too! Go to www.northstar california.com and click on the Tickets & Passes tab for more information.

RENTAL EQUIPMENT
 

Miscellaneous:

Sunscreen

Lip balm / Aloe cream

Cosmetics

Toothbrush & toothpaste

Laundry detergent

Spare car key

Ski tickets or passes 

Eye glasses or contact lenses

Cell phone & charger

Laptop computer (all our condos have FREE internet)

Medical Insurance cards

Credit cards, Cash

ID or Driver’s License

Prescriptions or medications

Itineraries and confirmations

Maps and directions

Bathing suit (for the pools & hot tubs open year-round)

CDs, DVDs, games, toys, books

Food storage containers to take leftovers home

For cooking in the condominium:

Condiments & Salad dressing

Coffee (one packet serving sometimes provided)

Laundry detergent (washer & dryer use free for guests)

Butter, Olive oil for cooking

Sugar & Spices


Bring the Following as an emergency kit:

Properly fitting tire chains

Bag of sand or salt

Traction mats (car mats work very well)

Snow shovel / brush & Ice Scraper (credit cards work)

Booster cables

Warning devices such as flares or emergency lights

Fuel line de-icer (methanol, also called methyl alcohol or methyl hydrate)

Extra windshield wiper fluid appropriate for sub-freezing temperatures

Flashlight and a portable flashing light (and extra batteries)

Blanket & Paper towels

Extra clothing, including hat and wind-proof pants, and warm footwear

First aid kit

Snack bars or other “emergency” food and water

Matches and emergency candles - only use with a window opened to prevent build-up of carbon monoxide


WHAT IS PROVIDED IN OUR NORTHSTAR CONDOS:

All provide the following:

Refrigerator

Gas Range & Cooktop

Dishwasher

Microwave

Coffee maker (& coffee filters)

Toaster

Hair dryer

Cooking utensils / Wine opener

Pots & pans

Silverware, plates, glasses

Salt & pepper

Dish detergent & Dishwasher soap & Kitchen sponge

Paper towels & Toilet paper

TV & DVD players

Linens & towels, including extra blankets & sheets

Pillows & comforters

Outdoor table & chairs


Some, but not all, condos also have the following:

Free DVD movies (for our guests' use during their stay)

Salad spinner

Colander

Blender

Hand mixer

Crock pot

Coffee grinder

Plastic wrap / Sandwich bags / Foil

Portable coffee cups with lids

Food storage containers

Games & toys


 
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