Northstar at Tahoe Resort · United States
Polaris
Black (advanced)
72
Outstanding
1.7 km
Length
549 m
Vertical drop
2624 m
Starts at
2075 m
Ends at
31.4%
Avg gradient
43.6%
Max gradient
sustained 50 m
Elevation profile
Run analysis
Polaris is a black (advanced) run at Northstar at Tahoe Resort measuring 1.7 km, dropping 549 m from 2624 m down to 2075 m. It averages a 31.4% gradient, steepening to around 43.6% at its most sustained pitch.
Snowboard-friendly: no significant flat or uphill sections detected along the descent.
Bonvo Slope Score: 72/100 — Outstanding
Vertical18/30
Length9/25
Gradient character25/25
Flow20/20
Scored from the run's real geometry — steepness is judged against what a black (advanced) run should feel like, so every difficulty class can reach 100. Methodology
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