HEAVENLY: ALL IN
High above the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is one of the most unique snowsports resorts on the planet. A Heavenly vacation is definitely not for the faint of heart. With a massive mountain full of off-the-grid terrain and incredible views of Lake Tahoe, it’s for those who want to go big and forge their own path. And with high-octane, non-stop nightlife, it’s also for those who want to push their limits well into the night.
 
The choices are endless. Do you ski California or Nevada? Will it be 34 miles of wide-open, groomed cruisers, 1,600-foot plunges in the double-black-diamond canyons or the most outrageous tree skiing in North America? Or do you save your energy for Unbuckle, the ultimate après ski party, Vegas-style nightlife, all-night dance clubs, world-class entertainment and five-star dining?
 
When you come to Heavenly, you better plan to go “all-in” … because Heavenly is for those who are up for first chair and are still going strong after last call. At Heavenly, you play hard and sleep when you get home.

The Mountain
2012-13 Ski Season                                  November 16, 2012 through April 14, 2013
Hours of Operations (PST)                         8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekends
                                                               9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Base Elevation                                            
6,540 feet - California        
7,200 feet - Nevada
 
Summit Elevation                                  10,067 feet
 Vertical Rise                                                 3,500 feet
 
Snowmaking                                73% of mountain trails
Average Annual Snowfall, Summit         360 inches
Average Annual Snowfall, Lake-level     125 inches
 
Total Acreage                                               4,800 acres (California’s largest resort)
Longest Mountain Descent                             5 miles
Trails                                                            97
Trail Classification:                                     
            Expert/Advanced                               35%   
            Intermediate                                      45%   
            Beginner                                           20%   
 
Lifts                                       
Total: 30 (16 lifts in California & 14 lifts in Nevada)
 
1          Gondola (eight-passengers per cabin)
1          Aerial Tram (50 passengers per cabin, 2 cabins)
2          High-speed Six Passenger Lifts
7          High-speed Quads
5          Triple Chairs
3          Double Chairs
4          Surface Lifts
6          Magic Carpets
1          Fixed grip Quad
Total Uphill Capacity/Hour 52,000
 
Heavenly’s Adventure Peak Activities
Winter
Sightseeing
Dining
Tubing
Sledding
Ski Biking

Summer
Hiking
Tubing
Sightseeing
Dining
Spider Climber
Rock Climbing wall
 
Climate
Average of more than 300 days of sunshine per year
·         Average Winter Temperatures:
            Daytime: 45 degrees
            Nighttime: < 30 degrees
·         Average Summer Temperatures:
            Daytime: 75 degrees
            Nighttime: 45 degrees
 
Population (Permanent, year-round)
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline      34,000
Lake Tahoe Basin                       46,200
 
Tourism Statistics
Restaurants                                      165
Bars/Clubs                                        108
Shops/Boutiques                                75
Liquor Stores                                     10
Grocery/Convenient Stores                  20
Hotels/Inns/Bed & Breakfasts             100
 
Heavenly Bed Base
Units for rent                                     9,401 
            Number of pillows                 18,207
            Number of bedrooms              4,700
            Condo /home units                 1,678             
Condo beds                                       6,712 
            Hotel beds                           11,845           
Meeting Space                                 80,000 square feet              
 
Additional Amenities
Medical hospitals                            1                     
Dentists                                         52
Medical clinics                                3
Pharmacies                                   10
Golf courses (public)                        2
Parks                                             2
Skating rinks (public)                       2
Tennis court facilities (public)           2
Museums, art galleries                    5
Library                                           2
Fitness facilities (public)                  5                     
Ball fields                                       3
Soccer fields                                  2
Sand volleyball courts                     2
Outdoor amphitheater                     1         
 
National Forest surrounding                 El Dorado National Forest
                                                             Toiyabe / Humboldt National Forest        
 
Open space                                                 600,000 acres                                  
 
 
Additional Contact Information
Russ Pecoraro, Director of Communications
775-586-4451 (phone)
Twitter @skiheavenly; @HeavenlyNews
 
Sally Gunter, Public Relations
775-586-4461 (phone)
Twitter @skiheavenly; @HeavenlyNews
 
Heavenly Communications Department
Post Office Box 2180
Stateline, NV 89449
775-588-5517 (fax)
 
Snow Phone                      775-586-7000, press 1
Toll Free Reservations        1-800-HEAVENLY
Media Web Site                    www.snow.com
Consumer Web Site            www.skiheavenly.com
Consumer E-mail                info@vailresorts.com
 
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