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Heavenly Ski Resort
Heavenly is the only major resort on the shore of Lake Tahoe itself. Lake Tahoe has an interchangeable pass system for Heavenly, Alpine Meadows, Kirkwood, Northstar at Tahoe, Sierra at Tahoe and Squaw Valley. Heavenly was bought by Vail Resorts in May 2002 and is also now a sister resort to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone, all in Colorado. Over the next five years, Vail Resorts plan to invest US$40 million in upgrading mountain facilities.
Heavenly is within walking distance of more than 5,000 lodging rooms and just minutes from star-studded nightlife, first-class restaurants and endless activities. If you don’t like glitzy casinos, then it’s probably not the place for you.
The ski season here starts in late October or early November and ends in early May. Peak season is from the end of December to mid-February, and low season November through mid-December and April.
Heavenly at a glance
On the mountain
Ski area
The largest resort in the region and one of the largest in the US, Heavenly has 4,800 acres (1,943 ha) of skiable terrain offering something for every level of skier or snowboarder. more...
Lift system
Heavenly is one of the largest ski areas in the United States with thirty mostly high speed lifts carrying up to 52,000 riders per hour.
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Ski schools & guiding
Heavenly's Ski & Snowboard School offers a variety of ski tuition packages for adults and children.
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Advanced
Heavenly offers advanced skiers light, dry snow and gladed trails where powder stashes can be found days after a storm. more...
Intermediate
Intermediate skiers can access most of Heavenly's trails and enjoy incredible views of Lake Tahoe. more...
Beginner
Heavenly's beginner trails are on the upper portions of the mountain and at the base area near California Base Lodge. more...
Boarding & freestyle
Snowboarders have free range of Heavenly's slopes as well as parks, pipes, rollers and slides. more...
Mountain restaurants
Restaurants on the Californian and Nevada sides of Heavenly Resort cater to all tastes. more...
Ski Map
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Off the mountain
Village
Heavenly ski resort was established in the 1950s; the Village was opened in December 2002. more...
Accommodation
From casino hotels to large homes and condos, there's something for every budget in Heavenly. more...
Après-ski
Whether casinos, jazz clubs, bars or restaurants are your thing, Heavenly has it all and more. more...
Restaurants & bars
The Summit Restaurant and Altitude at Harrah's, Club Nero at Caesar's and Christiana Inn are all popular with Heavenly skiers.
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Other activities
Heavenly ski resort’s other activities include sledding, showshoeing, horse-drawn rides, hot springs and, of course, shopping. more...
Getting there
Reno-Tahoe and Sacramento are Heavenly's closest international airports. Highway 50 provides direct, all-weather road access. more...
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Heavenly facts
Ski Area
| Base | 6,540 ft 1,993 m |
| Summit | 10,067 ft 3,068 m |
| Elevation | 3,527 ft 1,075 m |
| Area size | 4,800 a 1,943 ha |
Trails/runs
| Number of trails | 91 |
| Advanced | 35 % |
| Intermediate | 45 % |
| Beginner | 20 % |
Lifts
| Gondolas/Cable cars | 2 |
| Surface lifts | 8 |
