Heavenly ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

Heavenly ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

Heavenly is a mountain in two parts. One in NV and the other on the Lake in Tahoe. The Tahoe side gives you casinos and all the resort amenities. The NV side, reached by the Kingsbury Grade (a heck of a drive) is how the locals get to Heavenly and is barebones. You need to pay attention to where you are and when on this mountain because crossing from one side of the mountain to the other takes time and the right lifts which are all subject to closure (especially with the wind). So plan ahead. The Tahoe side has the

    bulk of the long runs and the views of the Lake. The NV side is more intricate and can be a refuge from the crowds as the entire state of CA seems to show up periodically. If you want to boom & zoom on your board stay on the Lake side. If you want to work it
go to the NV side. Overall, a pretty good mix of runs, spectacular views and decent snow. When the map shows a catwalk expect to walk. Some of them are uphill and less than fun - again its worse when the wind is up. Ridgeline is tops for views. Board on. says Pat.

Broke my arm at Heavenly last year but I'm going back again this year. says Eddy Adams.

The mind-boggling yearly snowfall of 30 feet is more than enough for genuinely great coverage. You have to go 365 miles to get to a ski mountain boasting

a bigger vertical drop. This ski mountain has an average proportion of advanced and expert runs and an average percentage of easy ski runs. The 31 different ski lifts here are in good shape. With a total of 94 runs to ski on; there are ample runs for every capability. The Northern Sierra Nevada and its summits give this ski mountain a very tremendous landscape. Heavenly's height difference of 3,500 feet is great. With 4,800 acres of ski terrain you will never be deficient in skiing land. This is a more sizeable than average ski area in possession of a perfect altitude difference when you compare it to other ski mountains in the region. Getting your skiing muscles activated and just hanging out with your skiing pals are fine reasons to come. There are some good hotel rooms close to the main area, and if you make reservations in advance of a trip, you're all set. Heavenly receives greater snowfall than the local average every ski season. Heavenly has scores of ski runs and a great choice of different ski lifts. The skiing and the snowboarding in this region is scores of fun the whole winter. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, there are a lot of fine ski mountains for that close by. The grand mountain vista of California and marvelous runs make the tour here worthwhile. The summits of California during ski season are a tremendous spot for snowboarding or skiing. Heavenly has a good pick of ski runs to match all abilities; there's no way to get bored here. The Northern Sierra Nevada in winter is a complete snowboarding or skiing heaven.

Heavenly ski area management's own description

Tahoe Seasons Resort, South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Seasons Resort on Lake Tahoe's south shore offers elegant all Suite hotel accommodations and is across from the world class Heavenly Ski Resort at the California Base Lodge. While staying at...

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QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 3,500 feet

Total Runs: 94
- 35% Expert and Advanced
- 45% Intermediate Runs
- 20% Beginner Runs

Total Lifts: 31

Skiing Area: 4,800 acres
Annual snowfall: 30 feet

Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.934787
Longitude: -119.940384

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These outdoors activities are available near Heavenly ski area.

Ski Areas Near Heavenly ski area:

Sierra at Tahoe, California , 12 miles away
   2212 vertical feet
   46 runs - 12 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Kirkwood, California , 16 miles away
   2000 vertical feet
   65 runs - 15 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Diamond Peak, Nevada , 17 miles away
   1840 vertical feet
   30 runs - 6 lifts
   36% Expert & Adv.
   46% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Homewood, California , 17 miles away
   1650 vertical feet
   56 runs - 8 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Granlibakken, California , 19 miles away
   300 vertical feet
   1 runs - 2 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   75% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Mt. Rose, Nevada , 21 miles away
   1800 vertical feet
   60 runs - 8 lifts
   50% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Northstar at Tahoe, California , 22 miles away
   2280 vertical feet
   70 runs - 17 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Alpine Meadows, California , 24 miles away
   1802 vertical feet
   100 runs - 14 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Bear Valley, California , 25 miles away
   1900 vertical feet
   67 runs - 11 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Squaw Valley, California , 25 miles away
   2850 vertical feet
   177 runs - 33 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Whitewater Near Heavenly ski area:

Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 17 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border)

Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 18 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville)

Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 20 miles away, Class III - 7.3 miles long (Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge)

Trails Near Heavenly ski area:

Hawley Grade Trail, El Dorado County , 9 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 920 feet elevation difference

Burnside Lake Trail, Alpine County , 14 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2762 feet elevation difference

Charity Valley Trail, Alpine County , 14 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference

Golf Courses Near Heavenly ski area:

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Stateline , 2 miles away

Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe , 6 miles away

Tahoe Paradise Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe , 7 miles away