A mega-resort where skiers take their chances on the black diamonds by day and the red diamonds by night.

by Contributor

In Short
The only western ski area to straddle two states (California and Nevada), Heavenly flaunts the highest top elevation in the region (10,067 feet) and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe. It features bowls, glades and ridge tops, but is known primarily as an intermediate skier's mountain. One of the largest snowmaking systems in North America guarantees good coverage in lean snow years. In general, skiing is less crowded and snow quality is better on the Nevada side.

Vital Stats
Elevation: 10,000 feet
Terrain: 4,800 acres
Vertical: 3,500 feet
Average annual snowfall: 360 inches

10/17/05

SWEETness

by aljones285

out of all the places i've been snowboarding. HEAVENLY is by far the BEST. now, i plan a trip every year out there with 12 of my closest friends. the trip from FLORIDA adds extra excitment!!! although i miss not being able to go up there everyday like i did when i lived out there. :(

12/07/04

An ACE!

by glam2411

Weekday paradise, great cruiser, great views, great powder after big Sierra dumps. And when your done delux accommadations at good prices in casinos and with what you save you can gamble away..Super Spring area, get up early and be ready for the corn, than you can FLY!

• Pros: Cruising runs, Good Grooming, Sunshine
• Cons: , more Hi-speed lifts, customer friendly

11/08/04

Kick Ass

by heath0121

Heavenly is the best place ever. Last vacation i was begging my friend to go to Colorado. She just wouldn't hear of it and she kept saying South Lake Tahoe! And i was like NO. But we went and it was wonderful. I was in awe of how gorgeous things were and i still keep my pictures of the trip on my desktop, year round. It's GORGEOUS!

• Pros: Crowded, Breathtaking, Nice People
• Cons: , Breathtaking, no mean people

01/28/03

great winter vacation

by alva679

Great vacation place the snow was very powdery and the staff at Heavenly was super. I recomend everyone to try to stay 5 day or more. Beatifull Gondola and panoramic view.

• Pros: great service
• Cons: better restaurants

01/28/03

Heaven on earth

by mkolinski

The best part to Heavenly Valley is the location. There is great skiing all day and at night, there is plenty of entertainment whether it be live shows or casinos.

The view of the lake is outstanding from the slopes.

Recent years have proven, to me, that spring skiing is the best at Heavenly.

• Pros: View of lake taho, Variety of runs, Great spring snow
• Cons: Snow quality in Dec.

11/30/02

The Great Heavenly

by zoark137

I have skied heavenly for about 6 years and my daughter learned how to ski there and she loves it. It has an excellent ski school with excellent instructors! I absolutley LOVE heavenly and I will ski there every year until I'm old and gray!

• Pros: Great ski school, Great ski areas, Awesome instructors
• Cons: not so good parking, Parkinglot has ice, sometimes make powder

11/12/02

the best resort

by ARMEDWOLF

I think that heavenly is the best ski resort in northern nevada and california. the only down fall is that it is a little expensive. but if you are looking for powder and difficulty or just the smooth easy day, this is the ski resort for you.

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• Pros: good parking, varity of runs, lots of space
• Cons: fairly long lines, expensive

11/12/02

Try it!

by Chan177

I like Heavenly because after a long day of skiing, who really wants to wait an hour or so just to get out of the resort and then wait in traffic for another hour just to get back to your hotel? Heavenly is close to 90% of the hotels on the South Shore and it has shuttle buses frequently making it easy to get to. The views are GREAT and it is so spread out, the lines are far and few.

• Pros: Close to most hotels, LOTS of slopes, Great views!!
• Cons: Parking, Kind of pricy