This just in From Vail Resorts.  This is good for the Incline Village and Lake Tahoe Real Estate Markets.

Vail Resorts to Invest $30 Million in Projects to Enhance Guest Experience at Northstar-at-Tahoe™ for the 2011-2012 Season

Exciting news from Northstar® Resort!  Vail Resorts  is moving aggressively to further elevate the profile and service levels of Northstar-at-Tahoe™ through some new signature amenities.  And amazingly, these impovements will be completed for the 2011-12 winter season!

Expansion plans include:

  • Installation of a new high-speed chairlift, with a vertical rise of 1,440 ft., that will service expanded gladed terrain and additional ski trails on the Back Side
  • New snowmaking on some of the Back Side trails (new trails and Drifter)
  • Construction of a new 500-seat on-mountain restaurant built in a great Western Lodge style
  • New national retail outlets (including Patagonia and Burton) in The Village at Northstar™
  • A signature restaurant in The Village