Heavenly Reviews & Ratings

Heavenly is beautiful with amazing terrain. Lots to do year round and so much to offer. The staff is so nice and the food and drink options are great

Heavenly is a great place to go and you cant beat the views. It has a wide variety of terrain for all levels and one of the best beginner areas that Ive seen in the US.

Im also a big fan of the terrain park which has tons of small and medium features to play on.

The town of South Tahoe has plenty of stuff to do when you finish up for the day.

Heavenly is incredible fun but also expensive. It is by far the largest mountain Ive ridden on and offers endless amounts of different terrain riding there for a day would not be enough to absorb all three base lodges and night life. Of the Sierra Nevada ski resorts Ive been to none have longer runs or more variety, but you will pay for that premium with tickets and passes. It can be several hundred dollars a day and riding just the gondola alone is over $100 now making the price lackluster at best

Iconic Tahoe ski resort.

If views are what you're after, Heavenly is unmatched. With fantastic lake views from anywhere on the California side, to striking desert views on the Nevada side, Heavenly lives up to its name with its aesthetics.

Heavenly has limited beginner terrain, but is great for an advancing intermediate skier. It has some of the best blue groomers anywhere, with some easier options for those trying out their first off-piste runs. Black runs are mostly glades or ungroomed mogul runs. Expert terrain can be found in the Mott and Killebrew areas in Nevada. There are some long catwalks required to get between terrain areas, but they aren't too bad once you know what you're doing.

Prices are steep and crowding can get bad - I recommend starting on the Nevada side and moving to California in the afternoon. Lodging and food options are plentiful in South Lake.

The skiing was very nice. There were workers stationed everywhere in case someone needed help or assistance. The lifts were very efficient and moved pretty quickly. The food was a little expensive, but that was to be expected. The moguls were pretty challenging, and they were nice. I wish there was a little more powder when I went.

Heavenly is a big ski resort with around 115 trails for all rider levels. The trails are well groomed and the views are incredible. Definitely some of the best views from a ski resort that I have seen.

I definitely recommend going if you havent.

I went when I was 14 so hard to comment on the social side. However, this trumps anything in Europe, never been somewhere with such stunning views and incredible runs. I also went when it was £1 = $2 so got a great value for the cost.

Been snowboarding since I was 12. I'm 44 now.waht else do you need to know. I've also skateboarded most of my life and have skied.

Always love going to heavenly because theres so many different slopes. Plenty of food spots throughout the mountain so you dont have to go all the way down to eat

Ive also been skiing at heavenly since I was around 8-9. I go every year as its a 6 hour drive from my home town. Always great snow and amazing chutes and bowls.

Heavenly is a great mountain for all skiers Beginning and Expert with an Out of bounds area for experts. From long Mogul Run on Gunbarrel and world Cup, To park laps, to Off Piste runs in the famous Motts Canyon, to cruising down the most scenic ski runs on the west coast, Heavenly truly has something for everyone. Heavenly is split up between two US states. California and Nevada. You can take a ski lift in california and ski into Nevada without even knowing. Heavenly is know for having the best views offering a View of all of Lake Tahoe from several parts on the Resort. Family-Friendly and many options for Activities and Food/Drink all walking distance from the resort. You can take the Gondola from heavenly village up the resort. Heavenly village offers a variety of food, drink, and activities from magic shows to indoor mini golf. In the winter, the outdoor mini golf turns into an ice rink Next to the movie theater. Also, walking distance from the gondola are four large casinos, Harveys, Harrahs, Ballys, Golden nugget For the adults. Harveys also offers a very large exciting arcade for the kids underneath the casino. Heavenly is the best ski resort in Lake Tahoe, overall for everyones Wants and Needs. Heavenly village caters to all tourist needs from grocery stores, restaurants, skiing, and wide variety of entertainment. I highly recommend Heavenly as The best tourist/ski destination, all season long.

Overall an amazing place with outstanding views and slopes. Can get a little overcrowded in upper mountain areas during peak times but a massive mountain with endless possibilities

Heavenly is a true ski resort. It is not the greatest mountain for anything (except perhaps views!) but provides an extremely comfortable and enjoyable mountain experience for skiers and riders of all levels.

Heavenly does get great snow on a good year, and has a wide variety of options for skiers of all levels, with the only exception being hardcore park skiers & boarders.

The apres scene on the hill itself is geared more towards the relaxed dinner crowd, but with casinos only a short drive away, a show or party is very accessible. This also enhances the experience for those who dont want to spend the whole day on the mountain!

Everyone must do Heavenly at least once. The view from the top of the mountain looking out over the lake is truly breathtaking. You wont forget your trip to the top of Lake Tahoe!

If youre skiing Heavenly with someone who knows their way around the resort, you can find almost everything you could want from a ski resort, with the best ski views to boot. This is once again especially true if you know where to go for the best views.

If youre new to Heavenly, good luck finding your way around and to what you want. Furthermore, there is real danger of getting stuck in a different state than you started.

If you dont understand Heavenlys layout, you dont know which trails are flat and which are not, and youre likely to end up hiking a bit. This can be avoided almost entirely if you know where to go, but its not obvious.

Heavenly is a resort where you get what you make of it, and its not easy to make the best of it if its your first time. It also doesnt have a great park setup, and the super-extreme slopes in Killebrew Canyon are annoying to lap. Crowds can also be a big issue.


That said, I love Heavenly. The views are unbeatable and the good skiing is actually excellent and plentiful once you know how to get around the massive ski area

Heavenly is a sprawling ski resort spanning peaks in California and Nevada, rising up from the south shore of Lake Tahoe.

The views of the lake are unequalled, and for that alone Heavenly is amazing.

Heavenly has it all: plenty of long groomers; powdery bowls; shorter and extra-long mogul runs. If your legs are intact at the end of the day you can ski down Gunbarrel, a double black mogul run that drops you at California lodge. There are quieter, forested runs, especially on the Nevada side.

It can be a little tricky to get your bearings at first but you can stick to the California or Nevada sides without getting bored until youre ready to explore.

I dont think its the best place for beginners, mainly because so many of the lifts dont service any beginner terrain. That said, my kids learned to ski here from age 3. They got competent pretty quickly.

Food service isnt great on the mountain; they actually ran out of food in the early afternoon during spring skiing several days this year. Bring your own food!!

There are tons of lodging choices, from high end right at the base to budget options across the street.

I found that there was a great variety of runs. The area is stunning and there are so many accommodation choices. It is
an easy drive from San Francisco Airport .
When we were there we only had a dusting of snow so I couldn't comment on the powder skiing, however the pistes were well groomed and we enjoyed the lifts being much faster than when we visited Kirkwood.
We found the lifts there to be much older in general and not high speed like most of the lifts a t Heavenly.
There was a good beginners area for those skiing for the first time.

Had an amazing time in Heavenly, six days with the family, great skiing and amazing views. Will be returning

Heavenly in lake tahoe, amazing resort, best place I've ever skied in, great wide pistes, tree lined runs, fantastic views from the top, just brilliant. Town itself, California side very nice, not loud but bars and restaurants good, five minutes walk Nevada side wild clubs casino's bars, party time. Would definitely recommend this restaurant 100% amazing.

Great resort beautiful view great place to learn how to ski and snowboard. Ould highly recommend this resort

This resort offers so much more than skiing or boarding. This local area has all the amenities that you need for a ski resort. Nightlife is also a plenty.