| Heavenly - Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada |
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Physical Address:
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Corner of Wildwood and Saddle
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone Numbers:
Heavenly General Info
(775) 586-7000
Heavenly Vacations
800-HEAVENLY
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Heavenly
A South Lake Tahoe Renaissance The destination that has it all just got more. Heavenly lays claim to Tahoe's biggest and highest mountain playground, the basin's largest snowmaking and grooming operations, panoramic views of Lake Tahoe's famous sapphire-blue waters, abundant resort lodging, round-the-clock Vegas-style gaming, bars and dining, and world-class entertainment, all within steps of the Heavenly Village Gondola.
In December 2007, Heavenly unveiled Olympic Express, a new high-speed quad on the Nevada side of the mountain providing high-speed access to a World Cup-style downhill run and some of the best tree skiing on the planet. Heavenly also cut three new ski trails off Olympic Express, offering guests three different levels of tree-skiing experience. Then, on February 29, 2008, Heavenly opened the Heavenly Flyer, the longest zip line in the continental U.S. The Heavenly Flyer is 3,300 feet long with a 525-foot vertical drop, propelling riders at speeds of up to 50 mph. With a full view of Lake Tahoe, it is also one of the most scenic adventure rides in the entire world.
For winter 2008-09 Heavenly plans to debut two new trails in Ski Ways Glades, a popular tree-skiing area located on the border of California and Nevada, and one new trail in Powderbowl Woods on the California side. Heavenly will also re-grade Skyline Trail, creating easier and faster access to Nevada from the top of Sky Express in California. Also, the West Coast's largest snowmaking system is expanding onto Stagecoach run, increasing the amount of terrain Heavenly can cover with snowmaking to 70 percent.
If you haven't been to South Lake Tahoe recently, you're in for a surprise. The Stateline area has undergone a major facelift, many old businesses and motels have been replaced with a new vibrant village, up-scale lodging and exquisite restaurants. Redevelopment has turned this quirky ski town into a "double-black-diamond" destination. Over a half BILLION dollars have been poured into mountain and village improvements - a gondola, new resort hotels, new lifts, advanced snowmaking and grooming, extensive lodge renovations, a world-class ski school facility, and a family adventure center that lets non-skiers join the high-altitude fun!
- Heavenly Valley Press Release 2008-2009 |
| Mountain Facts |
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| Season: |
November through April |
| Hours of Operations (PST): |
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekends
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
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| Base Elevation: |
6,540 feet - California
7,200 feet - Nevada |
| Summit Elevation: |
10,067 feet |
| Vertical Rise: |
3,500 feet |
| Snowmaking: |
70% of mountain trails |
| Average Annual Snowfall: |
360 inches
2004 - 2005 |
| Snowfall: |
480 inches |
| Total Acreage: |
4,800 acres (California's largest resort) |
| Trails: |
91
Trails |
| Classification Total: |
Expert/Advanced 35%,
Intermediate 45%,
Beginner 20% |
| Lifts: |
30 (15 lifts in CA and 15 lifts in NV)
1 Eight-passenger Gondola
1 Aerial Tramway
2 High-speed Six Passenger
6 High-speed Quads
5 Triple Chairs
4 Double Chairs
6 Surface Lifts
4 Magic Carpets |
| Total Uphill Capacity/Hour: |
52,000 |
| Terrain Parks: |
Heavenly features a boardercross trail, 4 terrain parks for all levels and a halfpipe. Several terrain features are built around the mountain regularly throughout the season. Heavenly offers a lighted terrain park for night riding at the California base side. |
| Services: |
Lessons for all levels: racing, powder, shaped skis, junior, children and handicapped
Ski rental and repair available on-site
Cross country rental and repair services offered nearby
Ski shops and boutiques
Nursery and childcare available nearby
First Aid
69% Snowmaking
Ski & Board Check
Mountian Tours
Photo Services
Shuttle Services |
| Adventure Peak: |
The first part of the adventure is simply getting there! The 2.4-mile ride up the mountainside in the Gondola is one trip you will never forget.
The second part of the adventure is the park itself which is complete with snow tubing, sledding, cross-country skiing, ski biking and snowshoeing! Heavenly's lift-accessed tubing hill provides snow enthusiasts with hours of fun. Plus, with acres of wide-open terrain, everyone in the family will enjoy snowplay and sledding. The park also offers 4k of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. There's plenty of fun-filled opportunities for children of all ages. |
| Dining: |
Cafe Blue
Adventure Peak Grill
California Bar & Cafe
Lakeview Lodge & Cafe
Gunbarrell Grill
Sky Deck
Black Diamond Cantina
Slice of Heaven
East Peak Lodge |
| Area Recreation: |
Heavenly is central to many outdoor recreation. You will find cross country skiing, mountaineering, sledding, ice skating, sleigh riding, snowmobiling, swimming, tobogganing, tubing, and horseback riding all available nearby. Don't forget the local casino excitement that's just minutes from the resort.
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