TL;DR
Heavenly Resort is extending the season by three weeks until May 7th, but will begin ramping down operations and decreasing lifts and terrain from April 3rd, which is typical for their spring approach. There will still be plenty of terrain until the end, and the resort will adjust the footprint slightly each week based on staffing and conditions. Check out all the details here.
As the days get longer and the weather warms, the season is starting to wind down, though it may not feel like it with the incredible conditions Heavenly has had. After opening a full week early in November, the resort recently announced that they be extending the season by an additional three weeks of skiing and riding until May 7th. However, starting this Monday, April 3rd, the resort will begin ramping down operations and decreasing lifts and terrain, which is typical for our spring approach. This is mainly because the staff members start to head off to their summer jobs and there are more options for people's time, such as biking, baseball, and traveling. Nevertheless, there will still be plenty of terrain until the end, and the resort will adjust the footprint slightly each week based on staffing and conditions.
Heavenly ski resort as seen from the western shore of Lake Tahoe. Credit: SnowStash Next week, the California side of the mountain will stay fully open, with lifts such as Sky, Powderbowl, Groove, Patsy's (for download), Gunbarrel, and the Tram. In Nevada, Heavenly will operate Stagecoach, Dipper, and Mott Canyon, while out of Heavenly Village, the resort will operate the Gondola, Tamarack, Big Easy, and Tubing. Heavenly will be running a shuttle between Boulder and Stagecoach parking lots, and ski and ride (access only) will be available back to Boulder. The resort will likely adjust lifts and terrain based on conditions week by week, so please make sure to check our website for the latest information. About Heavenly ResortHeavenly Ski Resort is a popular ski resort located in South Lake Tahoe, California, and part of the Vail Resorts family. The resort spans over 4,800 acres of skiable terrain across two states, California and Nevada, and boasts stunning views of Lake Tahoe. Heavenly has a wide variety of terrain suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from beginner to expert, with 97 runs and 30 lifts. The resort also offers plenty of other winter activities, including tubing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. In the summer months, the resort transforms into a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic gondola rides. Heavenly is known for its lively apres-ski scene, with a variety of bars and restaurants located on the mountain and in nearby South Lake Tahoe.
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Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
