Heavenly Mountain Resort

Location

El Dorado County
United States
38° 55' 26.6124" N, 119° 55' 18.0048" W
US
General info: 

Few ski resorts can match Heavenly's scenic beauty and expansive network of lifts, terrain, trails, and snowmaking. Located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is the region's largest mountain resort, featuring the highest elevation and longest vertical drop. The views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range are magnificent. The mountain averages 360” of annual snowfall covering 4,800 skiable acres and a 3,500’ vertical drop. Sitting on the border of California and Nevada it’s easy, to find a variety of entertainment and nightlife after a day on the slopes at Heavenly. The resort offers world class Aprés Ski at its Tamarack Lodge and in the surrounding South Lake Tahoe area. Heavenly’s top notch terrain combined with world class luxury make it a favorite of skiers and snowboarders the world over.

BASE: 6564ft
SUMMIT: 10066ft
VERTICAL DROP: 3500ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 29
Gondolas: 2
Chairs: 18
Surface: 9

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: US$85.00
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekday: US$44.00
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: US$90.00
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekend: US$52.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: US$595.00
6 DAYS CHILDREN: US$308.00

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