Heavenly Mountain Resort

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). There have been millions of dollars invested in mountain improvements over the several years. 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.

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. Sixty-nine percent snowmaking.

Area Recreation Profile

Cross country, dog sledding, ice fishing, mountaineering, sledding, ice skating, indoor tennis, sleigh riding, snowmobiling, swimming, tobogganing, tubing, horseback riding, and racketball all available nearby.

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: 53

Average Snowfall: 360"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 20%

Intermediate Runs: 45%

Advanced Runs: 30%

Expert Runs: 5%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 30

Gondolas & Trams: 2

High Speed Sixes: 2

High Speed Quads: 6

Quad Chairs: 1

Triple Chairs: 5

Double Chairs: 4

Surface Lifts: 10

Elevation

Top: 10067 ft.

Bottom: 6600 ft.

Vertical Drop: 3500 ft.

Longest Run: N/A

Skiable Terrain: 4800 acres

Snow Making: 3360 acres