How to Enjoy Heavenly Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe (California, USA)

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One of the world's famous

Lake Tahoe is one of the top winter sports destinations on earth. The lake area is divided into two parts; the North Shore (in Nevada) and the South Shore (in California). It is home to 15 ski resorts, most of them in the vicinity of North Shore, each with many lodging options. Lake Tahoe is approximately one hour driving from the Reno-Nevada airport. With transportation offered from the terminal and most of Reno's hotels to the destination, Lake Tahoe is very easy to get to. Stateline is the place if the South Shore is where you're looking for a thrill. Heavenly is the gem of all the recreation choices in the south of the lake.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Transportation
Winterize yourself
Binoculars
Camera
Ski equipment and accessories
Map or GPS
Mobile phone, with extra batteries
Flashlight (optional)
Cash, check, or credit
First aid kit
Any thing that you need for travel

Step 1

Heavenly Summit

At 10,100 feet above the lake, Heavenly ski resort is the highest elevation of all ski resort in the area. It is also the largest twin-state ski resort (Nevada, California) in the U.S. The high elevation provides beautiful top-of-the-world views.
Step 2

Heavenly gondolas; cable car

The Heavenly Aerial Tram provides a mile long ride up the summit where you'll see the crystal-blue waters of Lake Tahoe and the expansive and snow covered mountains of the Sierra Nevada. The panoramic view is breathtaking. The other way to experience and for more scenery view is to ski down the hills on your own weight.
Step 3

Family fun

Heavenly has 34 lifts and 82 runs. With over 4,800 acres of premier skiing and riding conditions. With the base entrance at 6,452 feet and a summit of 10,040 feet, a vertical drop of 3,590 feet offers an exciting hill descent of 5.5 miles in length. Skiers are assured to find a challenge, whatever their skill level and experience. Moreover, 1/3 of the mountain is in the "expert terrain", while the other 2/3 are for the intermediate and the novice.
Step 4

The Heavenly Ski School is known and praised for its talented professional instructors for all ski levels. Learn to ski or for new techniques by participating in group or private lessons. Heavenly rents and sells all types of equipment and accessories should you want to try.
Step 5

Winter Jasmine

You can opt to ski with a U.S. forest ranger; offered twice daily throughout the ski season. Learn about the geology of the mountain, plant and wildlife with a guide.
Step 6

Great vista

A 2-1/2 hour trekking tour each Saturday morning provides an overview of the ski resort. A guide will escort you up to California's side of Heavenly Mountain and over to the Nevada side of the hill. And then SHOW you how to get back to California - so, when you want to head back, you're basically on your own... an exciting adventure, eh? This tour is for intermediate and expert skiers only, as stated in their guideline. Be advised, you must have some kind of communications gadget with you... any thing else is up to you. I, for one, can only imagine myself bumping into a wolf.
Step 7

Pushing the limit

For you snowboarding fanatics, there are two snowboarding parks and nine gigantic "halfpipes" for you to get wild at. A terrain park is also offered and is near the lifts for easy access. Go and show off your talent and learn new techniques, I'll be on the sideline cheering! Complete snowboard service stations are located in many places on the mountain for your convenience.
Step 8

There is a "Perfect Kids Ski and Ride" program for the young with
instructors specializing in working and teaching the kids. The lessons are designed with care and fun in mind. Children will learn the wonders of the great outdoors while instructing them on skiing, snowboarding and riding.
Step 9

A state-licensed day care center is provided for all-day care and activities for toddlers while elders go about their business. Programs include ski related activities and playground time.
Step 10

Picnic with a view

There's an outdoor picnic area at 9,000 feet. Personal waiter/waitress, music, chairs, table, blankets and utensils are provided for your convenience. One-of-a-kind dining experience is guaranteed.
Step 11

Harrah's at Lake Tahoe

Heavenly has three lodges at the base, and five mountain restaurants that offer a variety of dining choices.
Step 12

Average natural snow fall on Heavenly is 360-inches per year; more than Colorado or Utah. Heavenly man made snow covers another 160-inches! Sun block (sunscreen) is required because Heavenly averages 280 sunny days per year.
Step 13

Visit links in the following Resources Section for more information, and ski destinations in the Tahoe area.
Step 14

Get a ticket !

Get ready. Pack up and gather your gear. Have fun! Participating in winter sports is a great way to meeting people and possibly making new friends.

How to Enjoy Heavenly Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe (California, USA)

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