SKI USA - Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Mountain

Family friendly Off-piste Back Country Park Apres/Nightlife

An interesting yin and yang with stunning views over Lake Tahoe, and the lure of casinos and live shows on the other side. A very underrated ski resort with 4,800 acres making Heavenly the largest ski resort in California. A well-suited resort for the intermediate skier and boarder with 45% being intermediate terrain.

RECOMMENDATION

With Lake Tahoe right on your doorstep why not take advantage of a dinner and dance cruise on board a paddle steamer. A two-hour tour on board the M.S.Dixie II the largest boat in South Lake Tahoe will take in views of Heavenly Mountain and Emerald Bay.

FACTS & STATS

BASE ELEVATION

1,907 metres / 6,255 feet

PEAK ELEVATION

3,068 metres / 10,067 feet

VERTICAL RISE

1,162 metres / 3,813 feet

ANNUAL SNOWFALL

889 centimetres / 350 inches

TRAILS

LIFTS

SKIABLE TERRAIN

1,942 hectares / 4,800 acres

SEASON

November to April

WEATHER

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE WEATHER

ACCOMMODATION

HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN

Marriot Grand Residence

★★★★

One of the best-located properties just steps away from the gondola and easy access to the ski slope, shops, and restaurants. This well-appointed property has spacious rooms will all the comforts of home.

HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN

Forest Suites

★★★★

It's all about the location. Forest Suites is located within an easy walking distance to the Gondola and the heart of the village. An older property with good sized rooms that start from a hotel to two bedroom suites. The suites have a full kitchen, dining, and living area.

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ACTIVITIES

SKI WITH A RANGER TUBING

Ski with a Ranger

If you are tired of the more traditional tours of the mountain this is a great alternative. The tour is highly interactive and includes an up-close and personal introduction to some of the most enchanting alpine trees in the world and the fascinating adaptation habits of Tahoe native wildlife. Get an in-depth look at the geology and formation of Lake Tahoe as well as the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the area.

Tubing

Fox News ranked Heavenly Ski Resort tubing # 1 tubing hill in America. This has to be on your list of activities to do. The tubing hill has five lanes of snow sliding fun and is over 500 feet long with a 65ft vertical drop. Riders must be more than 42 inches tall to ride, shorter riders and young children can come enjoy the mini-tubing hill adjacent to the main hill in Adventure peak.

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