Ski holidays in Heavenly, USA
Heavenly really does seem heavenly with skiing up to 3060m and a 1067m vertical drop. Nestled on the Nevada/California border on the southern side of Lake Tahoe this spread out resort offers the biggest vertical drop on the West Coast. The California side is quite subdued compared to the Nevada side, which is filled to the brim with casinos and restaurants. The ski area is made up of 20% beginner runs, 45% of intermediate runs and 35% expert/advanced runs.
For up to date prices on ski holidays to Heavenly please contact us on the phone number about or emailing into Iglu Ski with your preferred dates and requirements. Preferred hotels in Heavenly include: The Ridge Resort, Aston Lakeland Village, Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa, and Harveys Casino Hotel.
Resort Statistics
Level | Rating | Runs |
---|---|---|
Beginners | 46 | |
Intermediates | 6 | |
Advanced | 34 | |
Snowboarders | ||
Total Runs | 86 |
- Groups
Resort Altitude | 1067m |
Highest Lift | 3068m |
Longest Run | 8km |
Uphill Capacity | 52000 |
Total Lifts | 28 |
Gondolas/Cable cars | 2 |
Chairlifts | 18 |
Drag Lifts | 3 |
Snow Parks | 3 |
Skiing in Heavenly
Nine peaks make up a skiing area of 97 pistes over 4800 acres (California's largest resort). Ski holidays in Heavenly are not the best place for beginners - there are plenty of easy blues at resort level but going all the way up to the top will be daunting. The ski school is excellent, however, and confident beginners and early intermediates will love Heavenly. Intermediates can cover the whole mountain and it is a great place to ease one’s way into powder skiing - which is what the experts on ski holidays in Heavenly come here for. The mountain has a reputation for some of the finest powder runs on the West Coast. The longest ski run on the mountain is 8km. Snowboarders will love the powder bowls and there is a half pipe on the California side and a border X and fun park on the Nevada side.
Snow conditions in Heavenly
Heavenly has an impressive snow record, averaging 915 cm a season. Snowmaking is available on 73% of pistes.
Apres-ski and other activities in Heavenly
Off slope there is plenty to do on your ski holidays in Heavenly. Gambling looms large but there are plenty of fine restaurants, bars and a few clubs. The entertainment really is 24/7. Other activities include:
- Tubing
- Sledding
- Ice skating
- Mountain Coaster
- Museums & are galleries
- Gym (public)