Archive for the 'Conditions' Category
Spring Skiing with A-Pow
I can’t believe the season is winding down already, and spring is in full force. There is nothing better (other than a powder day) than skiing spring corn snow under the sun with the most incredible views around. Spring can be a little tricky; but once the snow starts going through the melt freeze cycle [...]
Ski Patrol’s Guide to Springtime Slope Safety
Hi folks, Brian here from Ski Patrol with your springtime safety and snow update. I talk to a lot of people this time of year who seem to use the mild days and sunshine as an excuse to let up on safety, so it seems like a good time to share some thoughts and experiences [...]
SpringLoaded 2010 Kicks-Off This Weekend!!
The 2010 SpringLoaded event schedule is on fire with a wide-range of activities including the legendary Gunbarrel 25, on-mountain concerts and two days of pond skimming.
SpringLoaded will return to Heavenly March 26 through April 10, 2010. Heavenly’s annual spring break skiing and riding celebration is filled with California sunshine, Heavenly’s famous spring conditions, the infamous [...]
Heavenly Extends the 2009-10 Season!
Just wanted to give everyone the heads-up that we’ve decided to extend our season to April 25, 2010 – a full extra week of skiing and snowboarding. It’s been a great season – we’re approaching 300 inches of snowfall, some of the key trails have as much as a 100-inch base, our Snowmakers (have you [...]
Corn Snow & How to Ski It!
Ah, spring time!! Without a doubt some of the best skiing/riding of the season occurs in the spring period. Snow coverage is maxed out, all the nooks & crannies are filled in, making the off piste conditions ideal. As the sun rises high in the sky for a longer period of time and the [...]
