Lake Tahoe in the winter is known as one of the best places in the world to ski because of the quality of its snow and Heavenly Ski resort is one of the best places to ski if you’re going to Lake Tahoe. With an average snowfall at Heavenly reaching 360 inches there is never a want for more powdery fun.
Heavenly Ski Resort is the largest ski area in California at a staggering 4,800 acres and is actually located in both California and Nevada as it is on the border of these two states on the south side of Lake Tahoe. You can check out a map of the entire Heavenly resort to get a perspective of how huge this place truly is.
The resort area features 29 ski lifts, 94 trails, 165 restaurants, 108 bars and nightclubs, 75 shops, over 100 bed and breakfasts, hotels and places to stay and one of the best features is that South Lake Tahoe averages more than 300 days of sunshine per year giving you a great place to vacation in the winter and the summer as well. The winter ski season for 2008-2009 runs from November 21st through April 19th.
Right now Heavenly is in its second year of a 10 year master plan to improve and upgrade the resort and add restaurants on the mountain, more places to stay, improved conditions on many of the trails, easier access for skiers and snowboarders of all levels to the Nevada side of the mountain from the California side of the resort, new RF technology for resort passes so you don’t have to dig your pass out of your jacket to get on ski lifts and access area of the resort, upgrading of some of the ski lifts and more.
It sounds like Heavenly Ski Resort is committed to providing the best ski experience for its visitors for years to come. Sounds like a place worth visiting the next time you’re in Lake Tahoe or are looking for a place to go skiing.
Check out everything Heavenly Ski Resort has to offer on their huge web site and plan your trip now.
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