Deer Valley vs. Northstar

[digitalsoul]

I am going to Northstar in a week or two and was curious if anyone that has ridden both Northstar and Deer valley would be able to give me an idea of what to expect from Northstar. Meaning how do the trails at Northstar compare to Fire Swamp and Theives Forest at Deer Valley? Are the trails at Northstar a lot more difficult, etc? Thanks in advance.

[blue]

From what I've seen/heard/ridden...

Northstar owns Deer Valley.

[mobius]

I rode northstar but not deer valley. I disliked northstar due to the dryness, trails were not cut good at all to many slow switchbacks to many uphills. It did have some gnarly gnarly sections on karpiel which owned me a few times but otherwise it wasn't difficult to ride but i'm an east coaster lover. Moist dirt is what i prefer.

[Brian HCM#1]

Trails at N* are very challenging there are really no uphill unless you ride Flameout or cruise over to Boondocks. Karpiel, Dog Bone, Sticks & Stones are all fun technical DH runs. Bring your Armor and full face helmet and you'll have a blast!!!!! I'll be there next sunday the 8th.

[Yeti DHer]

I rode northstar but not deer valley. I disliked northstar due to the dryness, trails were not cut good at all to many slow switchbacks to many uphills. It did have some gnarly gnarly sections on karpiel which owned me a few times but otherwise it wasn't difficult to ride but i'm an east coaster lover. Moist dirt is what i prefer.

You're right. Northstar sucks. Instead of riding the 'star, go ride plattekill! DOPE!