Elevation
2,025m–3,037m
Ski area
94 km
Lifts
27
Nearest airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) - 47 km
Schools
0 listed
Heavenly at a glance
Common questions
- Heavenly offers diverse terrain, from long, groomed cruisers with stunning Lake Tahoe views on the California side to challenging, ungroomed steeps and chutes in Mott and Killebrew Canyons on the Nevada side.
- Yes, beginners will find gentle runs ideal for learning in the California Base Lodge area. The gondola mid-station also provides easy slopes with scenic lake views, perfect for building confidence.
- Advanced skiers should head to the Nevada side of Heavenly, where Mott Canyon and Killebrew Canyon offer challenging, ungroomed terrain, including steep pitches, tight chutes, and thrilling cliff bands.
- At the base of the resort, South Lake Tahoe provides a vibrant après-ski scene. You can enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including casinos, diverse restaurants, and lively nightlife options.
- You can expect expansive views of Lake Tahoe. Runs drop from the 3,060m summit, offering spectacular vistas of the impossibly blue water, particularly from the California side.
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About Heavenly
Heavenly is an outdoor ski area in Kingsbury, Nevada, the United States. The available data lists terrain from 2025 m to 3037 m elevation, 94 km of recorded slopes and 27 lifts.
Heavenly resort guide
Heavenly is a ski resort where runs drop from a 3,060m summit, offering expansive views of Lake Tahoe – 22 miles of impossibly blue water. The resort famously straddles the California-Nevada border. It is accessed by a gondola directly from South Lake Tahoe's casino strip.
The stunning Lake Tahoe view from the California side is a primary draw for skiers.
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