Heavenly Ski Resort
Lake Tahoe became a vacation destination over 3,000 years ago when the Washoe and Paiute Indians pegged it as their R&R summer spot. The Washoe’s even named Tahoe “The Lake of the Sky,” while Mark Twain said it was “the fairest picture the whole earth affords.” Whichever way you look at it, the lake is one of nature’s precious gifts surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The which provides pristine views and skiing spots are unlike any other part of the world and certainly put Heavenly in the conversation of top ski resorts in the country.
If Lake Tahoe’s beauty doesn’t convince you to visit, maybe the location of Heavenly Ski Resort will. Heavenly is located next to one of North America’s most magnificent mountain towns right on the California-Nevada border. The resort is within an hour of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and two hours from the Sacramento Airport.
The Mountain and Ski Conditions
Heavenly is a unique ski destination because it sits at a higher elevation than any other Tahoe resort. The mountain boasts the most skiable terrain along with a plethora of hidden glades to rip through. Heavenly’s majestic plummets provide jaw-dropping views of Lake Tahoe’s pristine water. Highroller Terrain Park is 34 miles of wide-open terrain with1600-foot plunges, 80-foot jumps, and the famous Mongol run which has 1,800 vertical feet of drops and twists.
Heavenly Ski Resort’s summit rises all the way to 10,067 feet, with a base elevation of 6,565 feet. The resort is home to 29 lifts, a whopping 97 runs, 4 terrain parks, and 4,800 skiable acres. The terrain at Heavenly is extremely diverse when compared to other ski resorts. They have devoted 20% of the mountain to beginner runs, 45% to intermediate ski runs and 35% to advanced and skilled skiers.
With average snowfall around 360 inches and one of America’s largest and most sophisticated snowmaking systems Heavenly is just that for skiers and boarders looking to get the most out of their snow season. The lifts open mid-November and run through April.
Master Development Plan
Vail Resorts owns Heavenly and operates 4 other resorts in Colorado along with Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe. Vail is known as being big movers in the ski resort industry and has plans to revamp Heavenly along with some of their other resorts.
At Heavenly Ski Resort, these renovations include a 10-year Master Plan Amendment that will put the park into a top-notch condition. They are in the process of replacing grip lifts with high-speed detachable, purchasing a complete fleet of low-emission buses and many other exciting improvements and renovations.
With their breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada and the pristine, clear waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Ski is a destination for your bucket list. Don’t forget to have Ship Skis send your gear ahead of time when scheduling the perfect Heavenly Ski Resort vacation. Visit www.ShipSkis.com to learn more about Ship Skis and receive a quote on shipping your equipment.