Heavenly Overview

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Area Profile

Few ski resorts match Heavenly's scenic beauty and expansive network of lifts, terrain, trails, and snowmaking. Located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is the region's largest mountain resort, featuring the highest elevation and longest vertical drop.

The views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra mountain range are magnificent. The snowfall tops 20 feet virtually every year and you can slide over 4,800 skiable acres. This resort spans two states (California and Nevada. Heavenly is owned by Vail Resorts, Inc.

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Lodging Profile

Eleven lodges within walking distance. Over 250 hotels and motels in South LakeTahoe. Shuttle bus transportation service available to most hotels and motels. Camper facilities not available at ski area, although there are many private and public campgrounds nearby. There's plenty of night life and gambling.

Services Profile

Ski shops and boutiques. Nursery and childcare available nearby. First aid at area and Barton Memorial Hospital within six miles. Ski rental and repair available on-site. Cross country rental and repair services offered nearby. Lessons, racing, powder, shaped skis, junior, children and handicapped.

Area Recreation Profile

Take a 2.4 mile Gondola scenic ride to the summit. Heavenly offers up hiking trails, mountain biking trails, or fish in Heavenly's own East Peak Lake. Nearby activities include boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, parasailing, and hot air balloon rides. Top of the Tram is open to banquets, special social events, and weddings. Ask about Heavenly's own list of local historical attractions, restaurant recommendations and events calendar.

Snowboarding Profile

Snowboarders are welcome. Heavenly features a boardercross trail, four terrain parks for all abilities, and a halfpipe, as well as several terrain features built around the mountain regularly. They recently installed a lighted terrain park for night riding at the California base.

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Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: 159
  • Days Open Last Year: 152
  • Years Open: 54
  • Average Snowfall: 914 cm
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 20% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 45% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 30% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 5%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 30
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams 2
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes 2
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads 6
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs 1
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 5
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 4
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 10
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 3068 m
  • Vertical Drop: 1067 m
  • Bottom: 2012 m
 
  • Longest Run: N/A
  • Skiable Terrain: 1942 hectares
  • Snow Making: 1360 hectares
 
 

Heavenly Contact Information

Heavenly Mountain Resort

PO Box 2180

Stateline, CN 89449   Driving Directions

Phone: (800) HEAVENLY

info@skiheavenly.com

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