Northstar Bike Park Review

[@LackOfTalentTV]

This review is SUPER WELL DONE!! Thank you for all the info and the AMAZING amount of detail. Like seriously! Thank you.

[@roychoate6891]

I love the comments at the end about the value and comparing it to Whistler prices. Sun valley in Idaho had the same problem limited terrain and poor maintenance but big prices.

[@arjunski]

Northstar for mountain biking is I guess the polar opposite from skiing. For winters, people roast Northstar (nicknaming it "flatstar") for having no truly steep terrain. Mountain biking here seems awesome!

[@joseelisha7753]

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[@ahmirmekhi4415]

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[@joseelisha7753]

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[@ahmirmekhi4415]

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[@xElectricblaze]

@@ahmirmekhi4415 Nice scam guys!

[@barryhansen5302]

I live in Reno and have been to Northstar Bike Park quite a few times. Your review is right on the money and I do mean money. It's really pretty expensive. $70 in 2021. . Trails are great but DUSTY and loose unless you catch them within an hour of the watering schedule. Can also get quite crowded. All in all, I think you're about right. I'd give it a 7, maybe 7.5 tops. Great review guys.

[@TheLoamWolf]

Awesome thanks for the update and glad to hear you agreed.

[@aidenthwaits2646]

They missed the perfect opportunity to introduce themselves as “Andrew and Drew”

[@UltimateMTB]

I didn't hear a word you guys said, the MIDI version of killing in the name playing in the background was too good!

[@jakp8777]

The Sierra area is awesome. I was there for the close of last years ski season. I would agree that the resort villages aren’t like Colorado’s so it would be a good idea to stay in town. I flew into Sacramento for work then drove over.

[@jacobd8826]

Good review guys, lots of useful info. It would have been nice to hear more about the intermediate riding situation and trails there. My son is a solid intermediate rider (same w/ me) who is a long way from needing any lessons, but he's also not going to be bombing down the really gnarly enduro-style downhills. There are a lot of us intermediate-venturing-into-black riders around. Just something to keep in mind for the future.

[@RyanRosario]

I agree. I am in the same boat. I'd like to level up to black diamond. The terrain in the reviews looks fun but it's hard to tell what the diversity of skill levels are on the trails. I know Northstar is not for beginners, but what is their definition of "beginner?" lol

[@jt8251]

All of the trails here are doable by intermediate riders. I would not characterize anything at Northstar as being "expert" or "pro" only. Even the black diamond runs are doable for an intermediate rider. Here's the thing - you don't have to jump the big jumps. They are all table tops. There are no big gaps or insane step-down jumps. The black diamond trails are mostly technical, rocky terrain, which is doable by anyone with intermediate skill. What you have to be careful about is riding on busy weekends and being in front of expert+ riders. They are flying with the intention of clearing all the big features, so you need to be conscientious of that and avoid getting landed on if you're not jumping the big table tops. Thankfully, the dust usually keeps everyone spread apart.

[@jt8251]

​@@RyanRosario from my experience, anything classified as "beginner" or green circle trails have no features - no jumps, no wooden features, no rocks. Just a groomed, flowing twisty trail, often times just service roads. Any trail in California that has jump features or man-made wooden features or rocks will automatically start at blue square (aka "intermediate") trails. Even those are mostly doable by beginners provided you at least have some braking control and balance.

[@DasRightfortyforfo]

Northstar is a great park and is super fun, but definitely needs more maintenance for the price. The trails were bombed out during the ews so I can only imagine how bad hey were after. One thing that didn't get mentioned was how you can usually get in a ton of runs due to short lift lines. That is a big plus when compared to how long lines get at places like Snow Summit.

[@TheLoamWolf]

Good point Austin. You are right, the lines are pretty short and we were able to bang out a ton of runs. Thanks for mentioning that.

[@jerryrig8648]

I road this park when it first opened in the 90's very rough on a hard tail wore out a brand new set of tires ripped the nobs off very fun though.

[@CM2250]

Love these bike park reviews! Keep 'em coming

[@fernandosocorrovargasramir1515]

Is there any cost to upload? How can I use the facilities and if you have a price or buy a card could you support me, how can I get to the downhill slopes in northstart... thank you...

[@geeneou5]

Jax was on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to be on point 🤙🏼 Great breakfast there

[@dylan-5287]

I got a FS this year in Feb and was super excited to finally hit up Northstar, then covid lol. Tried not to travel too much and just ride locally. Definitely going next year, I hope lol. Love your guys' reviews. Is Andrew still with you guys? Feels like he hasn't been on any of the recent videos.

[@TheLoamWolf]

Hey Dylan, congrats and stoked you got a new bike. Sadly Andrew (aka chilidog) has moved on to focus his energy on diesel trucks... You may see him pop up in a video one day!

[@Kzuke]

I've been to Northstar and think this was a very fair review. Fun park, but definitely could use more maintenance of the holes and braking bumps in corners, like you said. I liked the shots of riding the different trails. Good review! For my money, in California, Mammoth Mountain is my favorite bike park. Just the drive sucks...

[@canadianbacon5474]

Would I be alright on my trek fuel ex trail bike. It has 130 and 140 suspension

[@Spencer_Bikes]

yes

[@randyfreeman5650]

Have you reviewed downieville downhill?

[@ethanferrera5078]

Could you do a separate review of Truckee Bike park as it is a pretty big part

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Great review boys!

[@sillydillydokieo]

good review. kind of a bummer the sound guy decided a cymbal demo would be a good idea to run behind you for 10 minutes, though.

[@bfranco1519]

Pro tip, head into Truckee for food, Moody's for dinner and great live music. Marty's for breakfast! Can't beat Jake's on the Lake in Tahoe City too about 35 min drive away. The village is overpriced and limited quality options.

[@nikoshieh5225]

Isn't gypsy also a flow trail? Great video btw!

[@teamgarske6562]

No it’s both but more tech

[@Brummieinthesun]

Great review guys, appreciate the honesty. I’m headed to California on a family trip next September and we are having a day at Snow Summit and a day at Northstar. My son will be riding too, so I’m guessing he will enjoy Snow Summit more than NS as it won’t be as technical. Worth a visit though. 🤙🏻

[@TheLoamWolf]

Hey Brad. We're going to release the Mammoth episode this week and you may highly consider looping that into your trip! Their Discovery/beginner zone is amazing for new/younger riders.

[@Brummieinthesun]

The Loam Wolf thanks, I will look into that and await your video. Love the channel guys.

[@stevenldustin]

What other parks would you recommend near the Bay Area?

[@diloniasjones8828]

northstar and mammoth are the only lift access parks I believe in norcal, but for trail riding/dh lines you got pacifica, annadel in santa rosa, anquin, tam and tamarancho in marin, and demo forest eat of santa cruz.

[@stevenldustin]

Dillon Fitts awesome. Thank you!

[@JClark2600]

Downieville, call up the outfitters there and you can't go wrong. It isn't a bike park with lift access but you can shuttle with some climbing on bike. I'd consider Downieville a true enduro experience.

[@MrMichaelchovan]

Pacific and Oakland Hills.

[@canadianbacon5474]

@@diloniasjones8828 also big bear and boreal

[@M4DW1LL]

I live here and am yet to mountain bike only ski

[@fernandosocorrovargasramir1515]

I WILL BE IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST

[@xvyvux]

very good review!

[@jdmsurfer]

I didn't Andrew was here too. I thought you only did diesels

[@TheLoamWolf]

Andrew aka Chili-dog was one of the OGs here at Loam Wolf. He left a couple years ago to work at CJC to follow his Diesel truck passion.

[@Semor-bn1lh]

By far one of the best places to eat in tahoe is "Sunnyside".

[@braedenforschler9596]

ya if ur rich

[@Semor-bn1lh]

@@braedenforschler9596 well it's not like your eating there everyday. You go maybe once a year to ski or something and eat there once.

[@chrisfox6065]

Great spot! South of Tahoe City is pretty far away from Northstar though!

[@thomasmoyer7986]

its the best place ever

[@oogabooga4047]

“Big bike” park lmao I took my 140 trail bike and never felt overwhelmed

[@TheLoamWolf]

Look at the big balls on Brad!

[@dylan-5287]

Glad to hear that. Unless you're racing it seems like trail bikes are super capable these days. Gonna take my 140mm bike there. Was considering taking a hardtail a few years ago but heard it could rattle your brains lol.

[@bigpoppa4094]

living the fucking dream

[@3MatthewWright3]

Just like dirtbiking

[@cherlgolja5402]

Northstar is not very impressive I love Squaw village great food and lodging 😎😎😎😎

[@RyanRosario]

Last time I went to Squaw Village it was pretty dead. The resort is a little more active.

[@jaredromero9549]

0 night life at north star

[@tylermetzler6493]

The looped guitar riff is kinda unbearable

[@cherlgolja5402]

Tahoe truckee has great orthopedic doctors ! I know I broke my fracture skiing 🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴a lot of broken bones up there🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴

[@cherlgolja5402]

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