Heavenly, South Lake Tahoe

Few ski resorts 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 mountain range are magnificent. The snowfall tops 20 feet virtually every year and you can slide over 4,800 skiable acres. This resort spans two states (California and Nevada. Heavenly is owned by Vail Resorts, Inc.ActivitiesSnowboarding: Snowboarders are welcome. Heavenly features a boardercross trail, four terrain parks for all abilities, and a halfpipe, as well as several terrain features built around the mountain regularly. They recently installed a lighted terrain park for night riding at the California base. LodgingEleven lodges within walking distance. Over 250 hotels and motels in South LakeTahoe. Shuttle bus transportation service available to most hotels and motels. Camper facilities not available at ski area, although there are many private and public campgrounds nearby. There's plenty of night life and gambling. Winter RecreationCross country, dog sledding, ice fishing, mountaineering, sledding, ice skating, indoor tennis, sleigh riding, snowmobiling, swimming, tobogganing, tubing, horseback riding, and racketball all available nearby.