Heavenly is one of the largest ski resorts in North America, boasting a whopping 4,800 acres of ski-able terrain and a staggering 3,500ft vertical drop.
Where do you start? Do you ski California or do you ski Nevada? Do you take in the jaw dropping views of America's largest alpine lake, or do you take in the spectacular beauty of the high Nevada desert?
No matter what you decide you will have plenty of decisions to make at Heavenly. Apart from finding Lake Tahoe's highest elevation & longest vertical, snow lovers can also enjoy;
- Outstanding grooming capabilities with America's largest fleet of Bombardier 350s
- A comprehensive snow-making system - covering 70% of the resort
- Extensive terrain for all levels
- Five terrain parks for riders of all levels
- A high-tech signage system - including 9 real-time info centres
- World class ski school
Mountain Statistics
| Season | November to April |
| Snowfall average | 8.5m |
| Summit Elevation | 3,060m |
| Base Elevation | 1,993m |
| Vertical Rise | 1,067m |
| Terrain | 1,943ha |
| Longest Run | 8.8km |
| Trails | 94 |
| Lifts | 29 |
| Lift Capacity | 52,000 riders/hour |
| Beginner | 20% |
| Intermediate | 45% |
| Advanced | 35% |
Location
Getting there
Closest Airport
Reno/Tahoe - 90km
Transfer from Reno
Approx 1 1/4 hours
Closest International Airport
San Francisco - 320km
Transfer from San Francisco
Approx 3 1/2 hours
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