Heavenly, located just south of the state line and within close proximity to South Lake Tahoe, is known for its vast footprint, breathtaking lake views, and smart business tactics. At the time of Killebrew’s death, Heavenly owned more than half of all skiable terrain in Tahoe region.

Heavenly Gondola offers skiers an unforgettable view of Lake Tahoe from above, providing skiers an enthralling bird’s-eye perspective of this wintery paradise. To maximize your experience and capture every memorable image of Lake Tahoe while skiing or riding the Gondola, polarizing lens covers are essential. To avoid glare off of Lake Tahoe below and ensure you capture those precious shots without missing anything important.

Beginners at Heavenly will feel right at home as most of its 97 runs are beginner-friendly. Unfortunately, however, the resort lacks upper mountain green trails, making navigating around it challenging due to no clear routes between California and Nevada sides.

Expert skiers will find themselves at home here with an abundance of advanced trails designed to challenge all skill levels, terrain parks and tree skiing options available at this resort. Its expert skiers are known for displaying an effortless style on more difficult runs while often finding refuge from crowds by hitting backcountry trails tucked away from view.

South Lake Tahoe Resort provides an abundance of accommodations near its gondola base and throughout town, from lodges on the mountain to luxurious casinos that provide luxurious offerings.