Heavenly Ski Experience
Skiing at Heavenly is an unforgettable experience replete with stunning mountain vistas, deep powdery chutes, flawlessly groomed trails, and state of the art lifts. Year after year visitors flock to Heavenly because, quite frankly, it offers some of the greatest skiing in the area. The resort covers a stunning 4,800 acres which span two states, 3,500 feet of vertical and the highest summit in Lake Tahoe at 10,067 feet!
The nearly 100 runs at Heavenly suit a variety of ages and abilities, 20% beginner runs, 45% intermediate trails and the remaining 35% are reserved especially for expert and advanced skiers. There is also a massive amount of acreage dedicated to backcountry and Heavenly’s three gates access some of the most intense, steep and exhilarating backcountry in all the region. Advanced skiers should head to Gunbarrel and experience massive moguls and more than a 1,800 vertical feet descent. Heavenly boasts nearly 400 inches of snow and snowmaking on 73% of their trails, so conditions will be optimal no matter the weather.
Heavenly also proudly boasts an extensive ski and snowboard school as well as a daycare and nursery for the little ones. The lessons cater to all ages, ability and skill levels. There are a range of private lessons and group lessons for children as well as adults, whether it’s skiing, snowboarding or telemarking, Heavenly’s exquisite ski school has the ideal class.
Heavenly works hard to be a well-rounded resort and offers guests amenities such as lockers, storage, medical facilities, and a complimentary shuttle. It also houses Adventure Peak which is a fun place for children as well as the Heavenly Flyer Zipline. There is a tubing park, snowshoeing, cross country and hiking available as well. It’s an ideal resort for families, couples and groups because it offers such a wide variety of activities, accommodations, and dining options.
The customer representatives are some of the most well-informed and friendliest in the business and are happy to help ensure that potential visitors plan a memorable and affordable ski vacation. Heavenly also regularly offers a series of fantastic ski and stay deals throughout the season that are definitely worth checking out.
Fantastic landscapes, world-class skiing, modern amenities and extra conveniences are just a few of the reasons why hundreds of thousands of eager visitors flock to Heavenly year after year.
The resort is exceedingly easy to get to, it is about an hour from Reno-Tahoe Airport. From there, there is a shuttle service to the resort. It is also a few hours from Sacramento and San Francisco. By car its located along Highway 50 off of Ski Run Boulevard.
| Heavenly Summit Elevation -10,040 feet | Base Elevation - 6,540 feet | Vertical Rise - 3,500 feet | Lifts - 29 Total (1 High-Speed Gondola, 1 Aerial Tram ,1 High-Speed Six Passenger,5 High-Speed Quads, 8 Triple Chairs, 5 Double Chairs, 6 Surface Lifts, 2 Magic Carpets ) | Total Ski/Ride Terrain - 4,800 acres | Longest Run - 5.5 | Number of Trails - 85 | Terrain Classification - 20% Easier, 45% More Difficult, 35% Most Difficult |
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Kirkwood Summit Elevation - 9,800 feet | Base Elevation - 7,800 feet | Vertical Rise - 2,000 feet | Lifts - 12 Total ( 2 quads, 7 triple chairs, 1 double chairs, 2 - Triple passenger chairs, 2 surface lifts ) | Total Ski/Ride Terrain - 2,300 acres | Longest Run - 2.5 | Number of Trails - 65 | Terrain Classification - 15% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 20% Advanced, 15% Expert |
| SIERRA AT TAHOE | Sierra At Tahoe Summit Elevation - 8,852 feet | Base Elevation - 7,800 feet | Vertical Rise - 6,640 feet | Lifts - 12 Total | Total Ski/Ride Terrain - 2,000 acres | Longest Run - 2.5 | Number of Trails - 46 | Terrain Classification - 25% Easier, 50% More Difficult, 25% Most Difficult |
