Resorts Heavenly-Mountain-Re
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.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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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 10067 FT Bottom: 6600 FT Vertical Drop: 3500 FT Skiable Terrain: 4800 acres Number of Runs: 95 Snow Making: 3360 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 10 Capacity: 52000 |
Beginner Runs: 20% Intermediate Runs: 45% Advanced Runs: 30% Expert Runs: 5% Average Snowfall: 360 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 152 Year Open: 1955 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Heavenly-Mountain-Re | |
Contact Information
Heavenly-Mountain-Re
Address:3860 Saddle Road South Lake Tahoe, CA, CA, 89449Phone: (800) HEAVENLY
Email: info@skiheavenly.com
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