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If you love to ski, come
and enjoy heaven on earth, in Tahoe at Heavenly Ski Resort!
Heavenly Mountain rises 10,100 feet above the South Shore of
beautiful Lake Tahoe, making it the highest elevation of any
ski resort in Tahoe and the largest bistate ski resort in the
United States.
Few ski resorts match Heavenly Ski Resort's superior scenic beauty
and expansive network of lifts, terrain, trails and snowmaking.
Skiers and snowboarders can glide for miles, surrounded by the
towering peaks of the Sierra, while overlooking Lake Tahoe, the
high desserts of Nevada and the ranch lands of the Carson Valley.
 Bright
sunny days. Tons of incredible snow. Sweeping majestic vistas.
Powder-filled bowls. Wickedly steep double-black diamonds. Miles
of corduroy cruisers. Chutes, bowls, bumps, trees . . . it's all
waiting for you!
Heavenly Ski Resort has 27 lifts and 82 runs, offering 4,800 acres
of true skiing and riding diversity spanning two states. With
a base elevation of 6,450 feet and a summit of 10,040 feet, Heavenly's
vertical drop of 3,590 feet offers a mountain descent of 5.5 miles!
You're guaranteed to find a challenge, whatever your skill level.
One-third of the mountain puts expert terrain under your skis,
while the other two-thirds are dedicated to beginners and intermediates.
Heavenly averages 76% sunny days, so sunscreen is a good thing
on the mountain. Over 360 inches of natural snow falls per season.
That's 30 feet! In fact, Heavenly Ski Resort gets more average
annual snowfall than Colorado or Utah. Heavenly grooms up to 70%
of its runs nightly, and has the snowmaking muscle to cover 67%
of the runs, making another 120 inches of snow per season.
Snowboarding
at Heavenly Ski Resort
 It's
no secret that Heavenly is one of the best carving and free-riding
mountains in the country. Local snowboarders have long considered
Heavenly to be the ultimate mountain -- a perfect place
to learn or to sharpen your riding skills and bust some air!
Heavenly is a true carver's paradise. The entire mountain is
open to snowboarders and there are parks and halfpipes just
for riders on both sides of the mountain. Heavenly snowboard
pros can show you the cool tree runs, the hidden powder stashes,
where to hit virgin corduroy and how to hang out in the parks
and pipes.
Heavenly Ski Resort opened to snowboarding in 1988. Since learn-to-ride
lessons began in 1990, Heavenly Ski Resort has taught more then
60,000 people to ride. During the 1997-98 season, snowboarders
accounted for 20% of Heavenly's visitors.
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Four New Lifts, Including New
High-Speed Quad
In 2004 Heavenly Ski Resort installed
four new lifts, including a new high-speed quad to replace Canyon
and Ridge chairs. The new express lift will cut the ride-time
nearly in half from what it was on the old Canyon Chair. The best
part… the new speeding bullet will provide high-speed access
to their advanced terrain park on the upper California side of
the mountain. Other terrain park locations include an intermediate
park on Cascade and a beginner's park on Groove.
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Aerial
Tram at Heavenly Ski Resort
The Heavenly Aerial Tram is a great
way to catch "ski fever." You'll glide up an awe-inspiring
mile-long flight into the sky where you'll see the jewel-like
waters of Lake Tahoe, the majestic and snowcapped peaks of the
Sierra Nevada, and panoramic views that seem to stretch to infinity.
The only way to experience more magic is to take a ski lift and
glide down the mountain on your own inertia.
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Heavenly Ski Resort Snowboard
Parks
Two snowboarding parks and nine monstrous
halfpipes that were designed, built and tested by the Heavenly
Snowboard Team. Both sides of the mountain now have a terrain
park and a halfpipe positioned near lifts for easy access with
complete snowboard service stations located nearby. Sick hits
and air, wicked little hips and wedges, and more snowboard activities
and events this season.
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Ski
Instruction and Equipment Rentals at Heavenly Ski Resort
The Heavenly Ski School is internationally
known for its talented professional staff and technical expertise
for any ski level. Learn to ski or develop some new techniques
by participating in exciting programs such as private and group
lessons, specialty clinics, adventure packages and Guided Demo
-- all designed to show you a fantastic time! Heavenly rents virtually
every type of ski or board you may want to try.
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On
Mountain Tours
Every Saturday morning throughout
the season, this two-and-a-half-hour tour for intermediate or
better skiers and riders provides an extensive overview of the
mountain. Your guide will take you up the California side of
Heavenly and over to the Nevada side of the mountain -- and
then show you how to get back to California.
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Ski
with a U.S. Forest Ranger
Twice daily throughout the season,
this two-hour tour for intermediate or better skiers and riders
provides an interpretive tour of Heavenly's California side. Learn
details about Lake Tahoe's geology, the mountain wildlife and
indigenous plant life from a U.S. Forest Ranger guide.
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Heavenly
Ski Resort Mountain Picnic
Imagine an outdoor picnic at 9,000
feet with a setting and a feast fit for royalty! At a prearranged
time and trail location, a Heavenly representative will rendezvous
with your party and guide you off-trail to a secluded picnic area
with an outrageous view of lake and peaks and plenty of sunshine.
Music, fresh flowers, wine, silverware, china, sumptuous food
and a decadent five-layer chocolate torte dessert are served on
a table carved out of the snow and covered with a linen tablecloth.
Chairs and blankets are provided for your comfort. Your personal
waiter will assure an extraordinary dining experience.
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Mountain
Lodges and Restaurants
Heavenly Ski Resort now has three base
lodges and five on-mountain facilities that offer skiers and snowboarders
easy and convenient access to a variety of dining options. Heavenly
has also added an outdoor, barbecue eatery, Adventure Peak Grill,
to the top of the gondola.
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Heavenly
Ski Resort
Day Care Center
This state-licensed facility provides
all-day supervision and activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers
-- six months through four years of age. There are special
sitting areas for mothers and babies to share quiet time, and
separate play areas for each age group. The full and half-day
programs include ski-related activities and good old-fashioned
snowplay. The Day Care Center is located on the main level of
the California Lodge.
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Perfect
Turn Children's Center
Heavenly Ski Resort is proud of it's
Perfect Kids Ski and Ride programs, taught by instructors who
specialize in teaching and working with children. Heavenly programs
are designed with fun in mind, showing your child all of the wonders
of the great outdoors while introducing them to the never ending
excitement of skiing and riding. The Children's Center is at slope
level because little legs get tired marching up and down stairs!
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Beginners'
Park and Ski School Sales & Adventure Center
Heavenly Ski Resort has taken the beginner's
experience to new heights, beginning with a 15-acre beginner's
park at the top of the gondola. It all starts at the new Ski School
Sales & Adventure Center in the heart of the Heavenly Village.
The state-of-the-art center provides one-stop shopping for adults
and children ski school lessons with its fully computerized registration
system and full line-up of ski and snowboard rental gear. The
new sales center will offer adult and children's clinics for groups
and privates.
Next, beginners will be whisked from village
to mountain via the Gondola. Once at the top, guests will be
escorted to the private learning area located in a secluded
meadow near the gondola. The 15-acre parcel offers ideal learning
terrain and three new lifts including a comfortable, slow-moving
fixed-grip quad, a mitey mite and a magic carpet. The area is
dedicated solely to beginners and provides a true ski experience
without other intimidating, more advanced riders whizzing by.
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After the snow season, come back
and enjoy a Heavenly summer at Heavenly Ski Resort!
Visit the RECREATION menu
tab for information on these Heavenly Ski Resort summer activities:
gondola rides, summer hiking trails.
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COOL
FACTS
| SKIING |
LIFTS |
27 |
RUNS |
82 |
ACRES |
4800 |
VERTICAL
DROP |
3590 |
SUMMIT
EL |
10040 |
BASE
EL |
6540 |
LONGEST
RUN |
5.5
mi |
| AVG
SNOWFALL |
360" |
MACHINE-MADE
SNOWFALL |
YES |
TERRAIN |
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%
BEGINNER |
20% |
%
INTERMEDIATE |
47% |
%
ADV / EXPERT |
33% |
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| SNOWBOARDING |
PERMITTED |
YES |
| OPEN
MOUNTAIN |
YES |
RESTRICTED |
NO |
| SNOWPARKS
& TERRAIN PARKS |
YES |
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 Heavenly
Ski Resort Mountain Trail Map
Hours
Once the lifts are running, Heavenly
is open for skiing Saturday, Sunday and Holidays for skiing between
8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Monday through Friday between 9:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Ticket
Sales
Tickets go on sale daily, one-half
hour prior to lift operations. Half-day tickets go on sale at
12:30 p.m.
Pricing
Heavenly provides a wide variety of
ticket programs and options to fit your vacation plans. There
is sure to be a ticket option just right for you.
Information
 775-586-7000
24-hour
Ski Report Line
775-586-7000,
press 1
Equipment
Rentals at Heavenly Ski Resort
Ski and snowboard equipment rentals
on-site.
Ski
Shuttle System
Most South Shore and Stateline lodging
properties are located on Heavenly's ski shuttle route, with
buses running from hotels and lodges to the California Base
Lodge and the Nevada-side Boulder and Stagecoach Lodges. Heavenly's
complimentary ski shuttle system is comprised of four different
routes. The buses pick up at each of the bus stops as frequently
as road and weather conditions permit, normally every 20-30
minutes. Look for the blue "Shuttle Bus Stop" signs
or check with the front desk at your lodging property for Heavenly
ski shuttle details.
Physical
Address
Heavenly Ski Resort
Corner of Wildwood and Saddle
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Main
Number
775-586-7000
Directions
By Plane:
Frequent commercial service by most
major and regional carriers to
Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
All-Weather
Highway Access:
 From
Reno to South Lake Tahoe
U.S. HWY 395 south to U.S. HWY 50 west
58 miles, 1.25 hours
From
San Francisco
I-80 east to U.S. HWY 50 east
198 miles, 3.5 hours
From
Sacramento
U.S. HWY 50 east
100 miles, 2.0 hours
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* Photo by John Kelly,
Heavenly Ski Resort |
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