Heavenly Ski Resort Guide
Heavenly, United States
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 10,039ft |
| Resort Height | 6,562ft |
| Nearest Airports | Reno Tahoe and Sacramento |
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Heavenly
The ski area of Heavenly is at an altitude of 6,562ft.
Summary
Heavenly is part of the Lake Tahoe ski area with access to 161 miles of downhill skiing, with 84 marked pistes, served by a total of 29 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Heavenly itself (85 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Lake Tahoe ski resorts of Boreal, Diamond Peak, Donner Ski Ranch, Homewood, Kirkwood, Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Sugar Bowl.
The ski resort itself is at 6,562ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 10,039ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Heavenly is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Heavenly.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Heavenly?
The next notable snow forecast is 5in, expected on 4 January.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Heavenly Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 34 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 43 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 20 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 27 | |
Lake Tahoe Ski Area
| Trails Number of runs | 84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 161 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 62 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 29 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Heavenly Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 10,039ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 6,562ft |
| Resort Altitude (Heavenly) | 6,562ft |
| Max Vertical | 3,478ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Heavenly has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Heavenly?
This ski resort is in Orange, California, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Heavenly is Reno Tahoe, 73 minutes drive away.
Sacramento and Mammoth Yosemite airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 27 ski lifts are able to uplift 52,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 200 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Heavenly open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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