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Heavenly
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| | 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 |
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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.
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Heavenly has the largest drop among ski areas in a 365 mile radius. The 3,500 feet of altitude difference is a pleasant drop. This ski mountain has an average proportion of tough slopes and an average share of intermediate or beginner
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ski slopes. Heavenly has a fabulous set of ski slopes and a lot of good ski lifts. Having a total of 94 slopes to ski on; there are ample slopes for every ability. The tremendous annual snowfall of 30 feet is one of the reasons this is such a delightful ski area. The snow covered peaks of the Northern Sierra Nevada make for a good view. Having such a full-size skiable territory, 4,800 acres in all you won't be short of skiing territory. This ski area gets blanketed
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by stronger than average snow each snow season. All of the 31 good ski lifts will get you up the mountain efficiently. Heavenly has a glorious choice of runs to match all abilities; it's impossible to get bored here. No deficiency
of great places to stay, and if you make reservations previous to going, you're all set. This is a better size than average ski resort in possession of a heap of vertical feet compared to other west coast ski areas. Tremendous exercise
and an opportunity to spend some time in nature outclasses anything. The Northern Sierra Nevada covered in snow is a pure skiing and snowboarding heaven. Snowboarding and skiing in this part of California is lots of fun during the
snow season. In wintertime the California peaks are always good for skiing and snowboarding. The winter panorama of the California summits and the excitement of speeding down a slope make the trip here worthwhile. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, in this general region, you'll find loads of ski areas.
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Heavenly ski area management's own description
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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Heavenly ski area. |
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Sierra at Tahoe, California
, 12 miles away
2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs
25% Expert & Adv.
50% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
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Kirkwood, California
, 16 miles away
2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs
35% Expert & Adv.
50% Intermediate
15% Beginner |
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Diamond Peak, Nevada
, 17 miles away
1840 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs
36% Expert & Adv.
46% Intermediate
18% Beginner |
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Homewood, California
, 17 miles away
1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs
35% Expert & Adv.
50% Intermediate
15% Beginner |
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Granlibakken, California
, 19 miles away
300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs
0% Expert & Adv.
75% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
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Mt. Rose, Nevada
, 21 miles away
1800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 60 runs
50% Expert & Adv.
30% Intermediate
20% Beginner |
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Northstar at Tahoe, California
, 22 miles away
2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs
25% Expert & Adv.
50% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
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Alpine Meadows, California
, 24 miles away
1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs
35% Expert & Adv.
40% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
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Bear Valley, California
, 25 miles away
1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs
35% Expert & Adv.
40% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
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Squaw Valley, California
, 25 miles away
2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs
30% Expert & Adv.
45% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
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| | Whitewater Near Heavenly ski area:
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) |
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Carson River - East Fork, Alpine
County
, 18 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border) |
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Carson River - East Fork, Alpine
County
, 18 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville) |
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| | Trails Near Heavenly ski area:
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Hawley Grade Trail, El Dorado County
, 9 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 920 feet elevation difference |
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Burnside Lake Trail, Alpine County
, 14 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2762 feet elevation difference |
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Charity Valley Trail, Alpine County
, 14 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference |
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| | Golf Courses Near Heavenly ski area:
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Bijou Municipal Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe
, 2 miles away |
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Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Stateline
, 2 miles away |
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Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe
, 6 miles away |
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Ski Areas > US West > Heavenly, California
