More accolades for Lake Tahoe’s premier ski and snowboard destination - the readers of Nevada Magazine have voted Heavenly the top ski resort in Nevada!
Other recent praise for Heavenly includes: Best Nightlife and Top No-Car Needed Resort by OnTheSnow.
To check out some of Nevada’s other bests, check out Nevada Mag’s web site.
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There’s a new family adventure for hikers and sightseers who visit Heavenly this summer! It’s called the Summit Ticket and it allows the holder to ride Tamarack Express the rest of the way to the summit for the 360-degree views of Lake Tahoe, the Desolation Wilderness and the Carson Valley.
For the explorers out there, we’ve also got the Summit Ticket Eco Walk, which takes a group of up to 15 guests on a 1.5-mile guided walk where a Heavenly Eco Ranger teaches participants about Lake Tahoe, its native plants, wildlife and people.
Here’s a photo of the lunch spot:
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Heavenly is taking the classic family summer vacation to new heights – 9,156 feet to be exact. The Heavenly Gondola opens for sightseeing and adventure activities – including the Heavenly Flyer zip line cable ride – for the summer months beginning Friday, June 12, 2009. The Heavenly Gondola is a must-do summer family attraction in Lake Tahoe, providing picture perfect views every family will want to share with friends and family.
The Heavenly Gondola will operate beginning June 12 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for sightseeing.
Throughout the summer the Adventure Peak activities area will operate the Heavenly Flyer zip line ride, the Spider Climber and the multi-level climbing wall from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Three hiking trails will be open daily, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. A hiking map with trail length and difficulty can be picked-up on site.
Dining choices will include Café Blue, serving hot beverages, drinks and light snacks on the observation deck, the full-service Adventure Peak BBQ and the Umbrella Bar at the top of the Gondola; all open daily from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The Heavenly Flyer ZipRider cable ride at Adventure Peak is the world’s most scenic adventure ride. At 3,300 feet long, it is the longest zip line in the continental U.S. Guests can soak in sweeping views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains while they zoom at speeds up to 50-miles-per-hour. The elevated zip line carries flyers a hundred feet above the ground on an 80-second heart-pounding ride from the Launch Pad at the top of Tamarack Express to the Landing Zone just beyond the Gondola station, a vertical drop of 525 feet (roughly the same height as the Space Needle).
The Heavenly Flyer will operate throughout the summer from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with rides beginning on the half-hour and hour. Flyers must check in at Mission Control, located at the top of the Heavenly Gondola, at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled flight time. Tickets can be purchased in advance at 1-800-HEAVENLY, at the ticket windows at the base of the Gondola or the Adventure Peak Sales Booth located next to the Umbrella Bar at the top of the Gondola. Rides are $40 plus the cost of a Heavenly Gondola sightseeing ticket (adults $30).
Last Chance to Purchase a 2009/10 Heavenly Season Pass at Two-Year Roll-Back Prices
2009-10 season passes are on sale at 2007-08 prices through June 21, 2009 only; only two more weeks! Purchase Tahoe’s best adult season pass for only $329 and enjoy Tahoe’s highest elevation, most vertical, best tree skiing and most consistent snow surfaces. Pass holders who purchase their pass in full will be immediately rewarded with full summer access to Gondola sightseeing and $10 off the price of the Heavenly Flyer ZipRider. Those who purchase their Adult Heavenly Pass prior to June 21 will also receive four $50 buddy tickets for the 2009-10 winter season. Heavenly offers a $49 down-payment option that will hold the $329 price until the balance is paid in full in September. However, pass use, benefits and incentives will not be awarded until the pass is paid in full. The remainder of the pass price will be charged to the purchaser’s credit card on or around September 15, 2009.
Season passes can currently be purchased at the Heavenly season pass office located at the Gondola, by calling 1-800-HEAVENLY, or by visiting www.skiheavenly.com.
Hello Everyone!
I hope you enjoyed the last few spring riding days at Heavenly. I got my share of spring skiing in Early April. I had a few great days up on the mountain. The weather was beautiful, the snow conditions were awesome, and I’m proud to say this is my home mountain because this is what Heavenly is famous for!
Anyways, I guess it’s time to move on to other activities for all us riders. It’s a little sad that we won’t be able to ski for a while!
I’ve just been taking the last few weeks to relax and get back into reality. My offseason will consist of a lot of gym time, working a little, and travelling a lot. I will coach some skiing and trampoline camps in Whistler and Maine. I will be attending some on-snow US Team camps in Chile and Zermatt, Switzerland. It should be a pretty busy summer but I’ll be prepared to perform well next season and I’m looking forward to an opportunity to represent our country in the 2010 Winter Olympics. I will be starting next sesason on the “A” Squad for the US Ski Team so things are looking pretty good! Well I wish you all a happy and safe offseason. See you all soon!
-Sho
Hi everyone,
This season was pretty spectacular from the snow storms at Christmas to the dumps we received in March - and all those in between. There were pow days, spring days and of course the country’s best grooming. Here is a video to remember it all:
We want to thank everyone who visited Heavenly this winter and invite you back this summer for jaw dropping rides on the Heavenly Flyer. We expect to see all of you next winter with your Heavenly season passes!
Have an awesome Tahoe summer and as always start your snow dances in October.
See ya at the Flyer,
Aimi X.
