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Tahoe Mountain Club Winter Guide

Celebrate Snowy Season with Us!
Embrace the outdoors and immerse yourself in nature, that’s the Tahoe way of life. Whether it’s your first time visiting the region or you’ve been coming here your whole life, there is always something new to discover. Use this guide to plan your activities, find a new secret spot, and unlock unforgettable mountain moments.

Member Events

Holiday traditions, seasonal celebrations, and an all around good time is what TMC is all about.

The Pavilion

Your home away from home at Tahoe Mountain Club.

Alpine Club

Complimentary ski storage designed to make your ski day seemless.

Schaffer’s Camp

An incredible venue, coupled with an unforgettable dining experience.

Northstar California

From trail maps to snow reports and parking information, click here before you head to the mountain.

MEMBER EVENTS

PAVILION

ALPINE CLUB

SCHAFFER’S CAMP

NORTHSTAR

Member Events

Holiday Celebrations and Member Activations

Get the most out of your Membership by attending a Member Event. It’s a great way to meet new people, gain new experiences, and have fun on a winter’s day.
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Featured Events

Full winter event calendar to be unveiled at the TMC Winter Preview. Sign-up below or check this page following Winter Preview.

The Pavilion

Your Home Away From Home at Tahoe Mountain Club

Tahoe Mountain Club’s home base and your hub of winter activity. If you are ever looking for something fun to do, go here first and inquire with our friendly Member Services Staff

Member Services: 530-550-3800

Dining

Hot Tubs

Gym

Kids Club

DINING

POOL & HOT TUBS

GYM

KIDS CLUB

Bearfoot Bar & Grill

Located inside The Pavilion

Hours

Bearfoot Bar & Grill

Monday- Friday 3 pm-8 pm

Saturday & Sunday 11 am-8 pm

Chef David’s new menu features food to warm the heart and soul. Perfect after a long day in the cold outdoors.

Tonight, Let Us Do The Cooking!

Go from hungry to happy in just a few taps with TMC Takeout at Bearfoot Bar & Grill.

Pool and Hot Tubs

Located behind the Pavilion

Hours

Pool & Hot Tubs

Daily* 6:30 am – 8 pm

*In the event that high temperatures are forecasted to remain below 42 degrees, the adult pool will be covered and closed. The hot tub will remain open.

Enjoy the Lap (Pool) of Luxury

Soak in the comfortable 82-degree water while taking in the surrounding snowy landscape or getting in a winter workout. The Adult Pool is open to lap swimmers of all ages throughout the winter season.

Pavilion Hot Tubs

There is no better way to relax after a long day of skiing than soaking in perfect-temperature water. Lucky for you, there are two hot tubs to choose from at the TMC Pavilion. Soothe your muscles and enjoy a cocktail from nearby Bearfoot Bar & Grill. It doesn’t get much better than this.

Pavilion Fitness Center

Upstairs at the Pavilion

Hours

Fitness Center

Daily 6:30 am – 8 pm

Get Your Sweat On!

Offering a variety of weight machines, Peloton bikes, treadmills, and rowing machines, the Pavilion Fitness Center is here to ensure your time away from home doesn’t turn into a time of regret. Plus, if you workout, you can eat whatever you want… right?

Fitness Classes

Sit in practice in a yoga class, improve your flexibility in foam roll and stretch, or get some cardio in a HIIT class. Guided fitness instruction is available Sunday – Friday.

Fitness Class Schedule





Kid’s Camp

Located inside the Pavilion

Hours

Drop Off

Daily 9 am – 5 pm

Drop Off at Kids Camp

Get in a workout, get some work done, or enjoy some alone time while we watch the kids. Drop-Off is a complimentary service where the first 90 minutes of childcare is offered free to Tahoe Mountain Club Members.

Kids Camp Calendar

Alpine Club

Your Private Clubhouse in The Village at Northstar

Closing Day: April 14

Alpine Club
SAY GOODBYE TO CARRYING SKIS LONG DISTANCES AND GETTING DRESSED IN THE PARKING LOT. ALPINE CLUB MAKES YOUR WINTER EXPERIENCE INCREDIBLY SIMPLE. WITH A RESTAURANT, CLUBHOUSE, SKI VALET, AND PRIVATE LOCKERS, ALPINE IS YOUR DESTINATION FOR AN EASY SKI EXPERIENCE.

Shuttle Bus

Ski Valet

Restaurant

SHUTTLE BUS

SKI VALET

RESTAURANT

Shuttle Bus

Between Old Greenwood and Northstar

DAYS OF OPERATION

Friday, Nov. 24 – Sunday, Nov. 26

Saturday, Dec. 2 – Sunday, Dec. 3

Saturday, Dec. 9 – Sunday, Dec. 10

Daily service Dec. 16 – April 14

Old Greenwood to Northstar Trip #1 Trip #2 Trip #3
Lookout Loop and Frontier Trail 7:12 am 8:42 am 10:42 am
Lookout Loop and Trapper’s Trail 7:14 am 8:44 am 10:44 am
Lookout Loop and Caleb Drive (north) 7:16 am 8:46 am 10:46 am
Lookout Loop and Caleb Drive (south) 7:18 am 8:48 am 10:48 am
Lookout Loop and Settler’s Lane 7:20 am 8:50am 10:50 am
Legacy Court Cul-De-Sac 7:24 am 8:54 am 10:54 am
TMC Pavilion 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am
Entrance Cabins 7:32 am 9:02 am 11:02 am
Arrive at Northstar 7:50 am 9:25 am 11:25 am
Northstar to Old Greenwood Trip #1 Trip #2 Trip #3 Trip #4 Trip #5
Northstar Shuttle Stop 10:10 am 1:00 pm 2:30 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Ski Valet

Located downstairs at Alpine Club

Closing Day: April 14

Hours

Ski Valet

7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Ski Valet

Bring your skis to Northstar at the beginning of the season, and we’ll hold them for you all season long. Ski Valet at Alpine Club makes your mornings quicker, your walks to and from the car easier, and your ski experience less of a hassle.

Reserve your pickup by 5 pm the day before you plan to ski and we’ll have your gear laid out for you when you arrive.

Note: Ski Valet reservations have moved to a new system. It is quick and requires no sign-in. Click the link below.

Ski Valet Reservations

Gear Storage

Cubbies are available for gear storage both upstairs and downstairs at Alpine Club. Feel free to store your gear here during your ski day. If you are looking for season-long storage, Member lockers are available for lease.

Locker Application

Ski Tuning

Skiing and boarding is more fun when your gear is well taken care of. If your edges dull or bases in need of a wax, no worries! Let us know and we’ll get them tuned up overnight and ready for the next morning.

Alpine Club Restaurant

Located upstairs at Alpine Club

Hours

Alpine Club Restaurant

Complimentary Hot Beverages

8 am – 11 am

Breakfast 8 am – 11 am

Lunch 11 am – 5 pm

Bar 8 am – 5 pm

Dine In

Warm up with a bowl of chili or share apps with your whole crew. Alpine Club is your après location to meet friends and reflect on an awesome day on the slopes.

Hang Out

Tucked away above The Village at Northstar, Alpine Club provides respite from the hustle and bustle below. No matter if it’s a groomer day or a blue-bird pow day, Alpine Club is your escape from the action. Have a drink, take a nap, or hop on a conference call. This is your clubhouse, use it how you see fit.

Schaffer’s Camp

An incredible venue meets an unforgettable dining experience.

Closing Day: April 7

Schaffer's Camp
PERCHED ATOP NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA RESORT, ROARING FIREPLACES AND BREATHTAKING VIEWS COMPLIMENT THIS SKI-IN/SKI-OUT LODGE. OPEN EXCLUSIVELY TO TAHOE MOUNTAIN CLUB MEMBERS, THIS IS DINING ELEVATED

Reservations & Walk-ins

Arrival

Dining Experience

RESERVATIONS

ARRIVAL

DINING

Reservations & Walk-ins

Days

Schaffer’s Camp

Weekly 

Thurs-Mon

Dec. 21 – Jan 1.

Daily (Closed Christmas Day)

Feb. 15 – Feb. 26

Daily

Hours

Schaffer’s Camp

Complimentary Coffee & Cocoa

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Beverage Service

11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Dining Service Seatings

11:00 AM – 2:15 PM

Last Gondola

4:00 PM

Reservations Recommended

FOR DINING ROOM SEATING

Schaffer’s Camp reservations are available at 7 AM, two weeks in advance of a reservation (Book Dec. 16 on Dec. 3, Dec. 17 on Dec. 4, etc. Reservation Date – 13 days = Bookable Day). They can be booked online at or by using the Tahoe Mountain Club app. For help booking reservations, call Schaffer’s Camp during listed operating hours, or call Member Services. Parties with more than 8 people should email tdeal@tahoemountainclub.com to book.

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Walk-ins Welcome

IN BAR (21+) OR ON DECK

The best way to dine at Schaffer’s Camp is with a reservation, but if you decide last minute to treat yourself, we’ll do our best to accommodate. Walk-ins are welcome to dine either in the bar (21+) or on the Schaffer’s back deck (weather permitting). Walk-ins will be seated in the dining room only if space and staffing allows.

Cancellation Policy

While reservations are the best way to enjoy Schaffer’s Camp, they’re only effective if people actually show up. To ensure all Members have fair access to their Schaffer’s Camp benefit, any no-show or reservation canceled less than 24 hours in advance will be charged a $75 cancellation fee. Additionally, Members who repeatedly choose not to cancel in advance and/or no show for a reservation will be blocked from making future reservations.

Arrival

Getting To Schaffer’s

From the Village at Northstar, board the Big Spring Gondola (7 mins). Once at Mid-Mountain, walk across the snow to Tahoe Zephyr Express. Don’t wait in the line with skiers and riders, instead, wait on the platform between the chairlift and the lift shack. Every 3 minutes or so there will be a gondola to Schaffer’s Camp (8 mins). Once at the top, walk down the stairs and straight across the snow to Schaffer’s Camp. Look for the Tahoe Mountain Club signs.

Printable Schaffer's Directions

Lift Ticket Required

A ticket is required to board both chairlifts mentioned above. If you already have a day ticket or season pass, that will suffice. If you do not, we are happy to provide a complimentary walking pass. Just ask for one at Ski Valet at Alpine Club.

Note: Walking passes are only available to folks with a Schaffer’s Camp reservation.

Schaffer’s Camp Location

Located at 7910′ above sea level at the top of Northstar California, getting to Schaffer’s Camp requires some logistics.

Dining at Schaffer’s Camp

Elevated Cuisine

At Schaffer’s Camp, we’ve redefined ski resort dining. Here, you won’t be limited to burgers and chicken tenders. Instead, enjoy made-to-order dishes such as Hamachi Poke, Vietnamese Pho, and Wood-Fired Skuna Bay Salmon. With a menu like this, the only thing better is the cocktails.

View Menu

Express Buffet

In a hurry or want to dine on a variety of different items, we’ve got a solution for that! The Express Buffet at Schaffer’s Camp offers soups, salads, pizzas, and a chef’s entrée. Just let a server know you’ll be dining at the express buffet and they’ll get you settled up and on your way.

Get Comfortable

A true Schaffer’s Camp experience is about more than just the food. It’s about reaching ultimate relaxation so you’re re-energized when you get back out on the mountain. For the best experience, ditch your wet clothing in the coat room and trade cold ski boots for cozy slippers. It’s the most comfortable way to dine.

Enjoy The View

An incredible venue meets an unforgettable dining experience. With some of the best views in the region, Schaffer’s Camp is set above the treetops and looks out at the Sierra Crest. With floor-to-ceiling windows in the main dining room and panoramic views on the deck, you’ll find it hard to not be distracted during your meal.

Northstar California

Home to TMC’s Mountain Touchpoints

Opening Day: November 17

RISING ABOVE THE MARTIS VALLEY, NORTHSTAR IS KNOWN FOR IMPECCABLE GROOMING, BLUE BIRD POWDER DAYS, AND UNMATCHED TREE SKIING. WITH A MAJORITY OF BLUE RUNS AND VERY APPROACHABLE BLACK RUNS, NORTHSTAR HAS BEEN A DESTINATION FOR SKIING FAMILIES FOR OVER 50 YEARS.

Parking & Shuttles

Trail Map

Lift & Terrain Status

PARKING & SHUTTLES

TRAIL MAP

LIFT & TERRAIN STATUS

Getting To Northstar

Village View Lots

New this season, Northstar California has adopted a new paid reservation parking system for the 23/24 winter season. Starting December 16, parking reservations will be required to park in the Village View lots during weekend and holiday periods. Reservations cost $20 and are currently available for the entire season. Reservations must be made online in advance and are free for people carpooling with four or more.

Mid-week and non-holiday skiers are in luck, reservations are not required during these times.

Reserve Parking

Castle Peak Lots

Avoid the hassle and cost of reservations by parking in the Castle Peak lots. Located at the roundabout near the beginning of Northstar Drive, these lots are available on a first-come, first-served basis every day of the season. No reservations are required and parking is free.

Please note, these lots are located over a mile away from The Village at Northstar and require a ride on a shuttle bus to access ski lifts.

On busy days, these lots will fill up quickly, so ensure you arrive at the mountain early.

Northstar Parking Info

Old Greenwood Shuttle

Hands down, this is your best way to get to the mountain. Available exclusively to Tahoe Mountain Club members and folks in-residence with the Old Greenwood Townhomes & Cabins, this bus eliminates the need to find a parking spot. With pick-ups throughout the neighborhood and at The Pavilion, your trip to the mountain will be simple.

Shuttle Schedule

Trail Map & Mountain Status

Northstar Trail Map

Boasting 3,170 skiable acres and 100 trails, Northstar California offers guests 13% green terrain, 60% blue terrain, and 27% black terrain. Take laps all day on Axe Handle, rip steep Backside groomers, or find powder stashes in gate-accessed glades.

View Trail Map

Lift & Terrain Status

Real-time updates on lift and terrain status.

View Lift & Terrain Status

Mountain Operations Twitter

Know about pending wind holds, when terrain may open, and changes in the event of weather.

View NS Ops Twitter

Pavilion Access Policy

FOUR SEASON, SPORT, AND PAVILION MEMBERS are permitted to access the Pavilion during winter months. Member guests in excess of the below guest policy will be charged a $15 daily access fee.

VACATION FRACTIONAL MEMBERS are permitted to access the Pavilion while in residence and bring as many people as are registered to the unit.

RENTERS are permitted to access the Pavilion while in residence assuming they have paid the $75 per night resort fee. Renters are permitted to bring as many people as are registered to the unit.

Ski Valet Access Policy

WINTER, FOUR SEASONS & SPORT MEMBERS are permitted to store one set of equipment per registered family member.

VACATION FRACTIONAL MEMBERS are permitted to store four sets of gear per fractional unit for the duration of their stay. Members should request a Temporary Ski Valet Access Form from the East West Hospitality Check-in Desk when they get their keys to their unit. Gear storage is only permitted while in-residence.

RENTERS & MEMBER GUESTS are not permitted to store gear at Ski Valet.

Schaffer's Camp Access Policy

WINTER, FOUR SEASONS & SPORT MEMBERS are permitted to access Schaffer's Camp any day it is open and are welcome to bring guests. Guests must be accompanied by a Member.  Unaccompanied guests are not permitted to access Schaffer's Camp.

VACATION FRACTIONAL MEMBERS are permitted to access Schaffer's Camp only while they are in-residence.  Be prepared to show in-residence card upon arrival.

RENTERS are permitted to access Schaffer's Camp during their stay assuming the $75 per night resort fee has been paid.  Be prepared to show in-residence cards.

UNACCOMPANIED GUESTS are not permitted to access Schaffer's Camp.

Booking Schaffer's Camp Reservations

  1. Go to this page: https://www.exploretock.com/tahoemountainclub
  2. Login to your Tock account under the email address associated with your TMC account.
  3. Click on the Schaffer’s Camp experience
  4. Select the amount of people you want on your reservation
  5. Select the date you would like to dine
  6. Select the time you would like to dine
  7. Complete reservation.