Tubing is OPEN!
Hey, gang. After some re-engineering of the tubing lanes, the new Heavenly tubing hill will open Christmas Day and it will be AWESOME! As you can see in the photo of our COO Blaise Carrig at the right, we’ve now got five lanes instead of the originally-planned four, and we’ve added an additional 60 feet or so to the lanes. Like everything at Heavenly, it should be EPIC!
The weather over the Christmas holidays should be ideal for skiing and snowboarding. We got about eight inches of new snow a few days ago, and the snow is buttery and great for carving! We’re looking forward to a great holiday season, so come see us!
FYI to passholders, blackout days begin December 27 and go through December 31, so get up here and enjoy the conditions over the next couple of days!
January 1st, 2010 at 10:24 am
I don’t see the tubing rates listed on the website. What are the rates and is there a discount for season pass holders?
Thanks
January 1st, 2010 at 11:51 am
Monika – Tubing is $30 per hour. You can find the rates here.
December 26th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Hi, is there a height limit for little folks? Can an adult and child go together? Would a 70 year old be safe? Thanks!
January 1st, 2011 at 10:27 pm
Are there snow play areas (tubing?) available for the under 40″ crowd?
January 2nd, 2011 at 5:40 am
We have a sledding hill up at Adventure Peak for the little ones!
January 8th, 2011 at 2:05 am
My kids have the Heavenly Ski Pass, does the ski pass also include the use of the tubing hill? Can’t wait for our first trip to Lake Tahoe!
Chad
January 9th, 2011 at 8:42 am
Hi Chad, we looking forward to having you and your children visit Heavenly! The season pass does not cover the tubing hill, but it does allow them access to the Gondola.
January 9th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
If you are tubing does the $30 an hour per person include the Gondola ride up? if not what is that cost to just get up to the tuing?
January 10th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Hi Jeff, the price for a Gondola ticket is $32. Tubing is $30/hour. If you already have a season pass, you only need to purchase the Tubing ticket at the top of the Gondola.
January 20th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
That price is outrageous 30.00 hr. and you don’t even get a ride to the top without paying extra. so for a family of 4 that is a 120.00 an hr. and of course you need to pay to get up the hill. Get over yourself.
February 12th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
We’re planning to visit the weekend of feb 19-21, 2011. I have a 3 year old and 9 year old. Are there activities for little kids and can I take them up the gondola to the adventure peak?
February 13th, 2011 at 6:03 am
Hi Raj, The Gondola and Adventure Peak are a great place to take your family! The Gondola accesses sightseeing, with incredible views of Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, and the Carson Valley. At the top you’ll find tubing and snowbikes for your 9 year old (or ski school), and there’s a sledding hill that may be perfect for your 3 year old. Not to mention, our new Tamarack Lodge is a great place for families to recharge! See you soon!
March 5th, 2011 at 8:56 am
Do you know what the age and height restrictions for sledding and tubbing?
March 6th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Hi Elizabeth, yes… to go Tubing, you need to be 42 inches tall and six years old. For those under either of those requirements, we also have a little sledding hill.
April 12th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Hi Russ. Can I go sledding with my 4-year-old? He won’t want to go by himself at first.
April 14th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Hey, Steve. Our policy for tubing and sledding is to allow single riders only. The sledding “run” is very short and tapered, and the kids come to an easy, gradual stop. The attendants are super helpful, so maybe get one of them to stand on the flats with and push your four-year-old back and forth between you so he builds some confidence. I also find that M&Ms work wonders in terms of motivation. I can get my 2.5-year-old to break down String Theory for M&Ms.
December 10th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Do i get a free tube ride for buying a season pass?
December 13th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
A tubing ticket is not included with your season pass, sorry!
December 27th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Is there anything an 18 mo old, less than 40 inches tall toddlers can do up there?
December 28th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Hi Joe- Kids four and under can ride the Gondola up for free and you can try out sledding. Sledding is on a much gentler slope next to the tubing hill, the only thing is that the children need to be able to ride down on the sled on their own. If you don’t think the little one is up for that yet, you can enjoy the views from up top and play in the snow. Tamarack Lodge is a nice place for lunch or a hot chocolate too!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:10 am
I have a pass, and I wanted to bring my friends up for tubing. You’re telling me they’ll have to pay $30-60 to do that? Yeesh. Forget it. I guess we’ll stay at home
January 16th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
when you pay for your hour dose that price include a tub??
January 17th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Hi Shelby- Yes, the hour price does include a tube.
February 6th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Your tubing prices are outrageous. I recommend tubing for $25.00 a day at Soda Springs.
March 31st, 2012 at 7:03 pm
I was just told that your sledding closes Easter weekend. Is that true? We were planning on the following weekend. Hope it will be open
April 3rd, 2012 at 8:59 am
Hi Stefani- Tubing and sledding will be available through closing day, April 15. Enjoy your trip!