Heavenly Ski Resort

It's worth the expense to take the gondola first to the observation deck for fantastic views. Then up to the Lodge Area (no views from here). Also, take the six person ski lift to the summit for great views.

We took the gondola to the overlook and then to the resort . It has a beautiful view. The resort area has lots of activities to choose from. It was a great experience.

The most beautiful place I've ever skiing! So scenic. Great runs and not over crowded. Gondola to the top is a great touch! Was lucky to get tons of fresh powder so conditions were perfect! I will ski here again

You can go up here on the Heavenly Gondola during the summertime and winter. There was a halfway point on the gondola at the observation deck up here then you go further up the mountain to end up here. If you want to go to the observation deck you have to get off on the way up they don’t stop on the way down the mountain. They have a view of Lake Tahoe and a cafe and a hike to Martin’s Peak and a souvenir gift shop. After that you continue riding to the top of the ride. At the top you get off here. During the summer they have activities gem stone panning, rock climbing, zip line, the kid’s zip line, tubing, the Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster, hiking and the Tamarack Lodge. At the Lodge they have a store with snacks and some souvenirs. Also a bar with food that opens later in the day. You can buy tickets to any of the activities individually at a ticket booth across from the Lodge when you are there or a package deal online ahead of time. The Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster was a blast!

This is an awesome stop while riding the heavenly ski lift to the top of the scenic mountains. It’s located after you make your first stop on the gondola which allows you to depart and enjoy the gorgeous views of various mountains. You can get snacks an coffee while there, in additional to a gift shop. If you continue, you’ll land at the area that has a ton of activities! My finance and I did the zip line, rock climbing, and ridge rider coaster. It was so much fun and can’t wait to come back once they reopen for the winter!

Heavenly is a special place for sure and by far one of the best views you can ever get at a resort. The breathing views of mountains, deserts, the lake are one of a kind and I've snowboarded all over north America. The terrian is fantastic when the snow comes and just like any place it gets tracked out after a few days with out the good white stuff we all hope for. Some of the negatives... Of course like most resorts the food and drink is very $$$$ especially for your options. Could be Vail thing. The runs could use a little more signage if you ask me, it was little challenging navigating the runs and I was using my map pretty regularly trying to hit all the runs I had hoped to get in. As a snowboarder the cat walks were pretty flat in places and if you don't hold good speed expect to do some walking. I did ok my kid got stuck more than usual. Aside from that we had a wonderful time this winter at heavenly and will be back someday I hope. I've got a lot of other places to conquer with my kid but we will always remember our trip to heavenly.

Great trails and slopes! The gondola to the base also has amazing views of Lake Tahoe!

Staff is incredible. Mountain is amazing. Love Tahoe. Special shout out to Andy of Ski Patrol.

Awesome experience renting ski gear here! The staff was super helpful, the equipment was top-notch, and the process was quick and easy. Will definitely be back next season!

You got shitty instructor, Blonde hair woman 02/21.we've been practicing since 9am opening. nobody was in our lane, plenty of space to the other classes that showed up with students. The blonde instructor told my son "get close to my students and I'll take your pass". Why not tell that to me the adult but scold a child when you're in the wrong. Maybe instead of texting 75% of the time your students won't be mad at you for not teaching them. Couple student came and practiced with us after their class saying "she didn't care and got mad at them for not getting it." Heavenly is a great resort but that instructor need to go back to training

Staff were super friendly it was my first time in Skii resort. So far so good. Probably come back. I would recommend 3 days pass if you are planning to stay long worth it

I went skiing with my friend for Thanksgiving weekend. Not as packed as usual, practically no wait times at the ski lifts. However, most of the ski trails were closed. Probably ¼ open. Got to go on Ridge Run continuously throughout the day. Stunning views of the lake and mountains at the top. Trail got icy near closing time. Friendly staff and service. $107 for a day pass.

Seems very pricey ($130) just for one ride up and down, not including any other activities once you get up there. Still it was a very nice view .

We dropped off our kids at 9 AM. It was such an easy process. Everything was ready to go, including all of their tags and lift tickets. They were so organized. Our kids were fed lunch and came back very happy and had a great experience. Thank you so much heavenly.

Great resort, beautiful views. But staff not friendly We are waiting 10 minutes before the guy will try to figure out how the scanner works. I showed him my pass through cellphone with my picture etc. but he asked me to turn on the Bluetooth ..

my family and I visited Heavenly Sports and had a fantastic experience. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed with the selection of high-quality ski and snowboard equipment. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect gear for my skill level and preferences. The staff is young and experienced l also appreciated the convenience of the store's location, right at the mountain's base. It made it easy to pick up and drop off my rental equipment without hassle. The prices were also reasonable, especially considering the quality of the equipment. But what stood out to me was the customer service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure l had everything I needed and was comfortable with my gear. They even offered some helpful tips and advice for hitting the slopes. Overall, I highly recommend Heavenly Sports to anyone looking for top-notch ski and snowboard rental equipment and exceptional customer service. They made my experience on the mountain even better, and I can't wait to come back!

Beautiful mountain! We took a snowboarding lesson in the morning and our instructor Hector was awesome we learned so much from him he's a great teacher and really made it fun to learn. I definitely recommend taking a lesson from him and skiing at this resort. This lodge has runs for every skill level ranging from small slope bunny hills to crazy mountain slopes. The view of the lake from the gondola is breathtaking.

It still has epic views and bomb backcountry runs that make up for the negatives. Crowded? VERY. Parking? Good luck if you arrive past 8:30 am Lift Lines? Yeahhhhh pretty bad and close to 15 minutes The only way to ride/ski here is to arrive at 8 am to get a parking spot, and have your passes ready to rock and gear with you. If you're showing up late, and need to rent....godspeed. You will have a bad time lol. If you set those expectations, it has some amazing runs and untouched powder in the wooded off-trail sections, which I live for!

Ok... it's great, it's huge but it's extremely busy almost all the time. This seems to be the hot spot for all the Bay Area kooks and other tourists. They can have it, I waited 30 minutes in a lift line here once, that was awful, I have had friends who have mentioned many times that they have waited over an hour for lifts at heavenly/northstar... you'll never catch me doing that. I'm giving it 3 stars bc the mountain is beautiful and the people who work here are nice! All of the lodging is really nice as well. It's just too dang crowded even on the week days.

I'm just going to get the not-so-good stuff out of the way, because I'd like to end this review on a positive note. 1) It's expensive relative to the other slopes. But you know what? This is a must-see. It's the Disneyland of slopes in Tahoe, so you can't not come... 2) Parking is a pain. So I suggest staying at a place REAL close to the Heavenly Gondola. I stayed at Harveys (which has an underground tunnel to Harrah's), but that's about as far as I want to walk lugging boots and skis. 3) The food on the mountain SUCKS! But then again, what incentives do they have to improve anything when you know just about everyone will eat to stay warm and refuel in between runs. Do yourself a favor, bring an extra snickers or protein bar or 2, and one juice packet or one of those water boxes. That will hold you over better than waiting in long lines for sub-par food..... if you're a serious skier. Ok.... now on to the good stuff. First, THE VIEWS!! I've never skied a more scenic mountain in my life. That lake backdrop, with surrounding mountains and trees.... just magical. If anything, come for the IG posts. It's breath-taking. I come here during the summer the same views...... but there's nothing like it when the mountain is covered in snow. Second, given the size of the mountain, the ski lifts aren't that bad at all. I was pleasantly surprised. Tons of slope options, and I look forward to coming back regularly. Third, the Gondola access point at the bottom is close to everything you need before and after you ski. Ample ski apparel shops (pro tip: go to Harvey's Hotel for discounted prices and good stuff, that's within reasonable walking distance), and lots of places to eat. You'll need a tasty refuel at the end of the day, and this is where Heavenly lives up to its name. Best bites at the end of the day? Basecamp Pizza's Thai chicken pizza, California Burger Company's blue cheese or Hawaiian burgers, and Azul's curry chicken tacos.

Everything went well. I highly recommend anything to do with Heavenly. One of the most memorable times of my life. What a beautiful place on a blue sky day. Brown mountains, green trees, white snow/clouds on a blue sky above a blue lake! That is why it is HEAVENLY. -b.d. Boswell

First time visiting heavenly for their tubing experience. Made reservations and after driving for hours, their lift was closed for the day. A resort of this level should have a outreach text and email system that alerts clients the moment their system is broken. This way we potential avoid driving hours for nothing. I did get a refund for the tickets purchased but we lost an entire day!! Try Boreal mountain... this is our usual spot and will stick to it from now on. We snow board and tube here as well.

Wow...wow...wow...what an incredible day. We are coming during the summer...so my review is only for the gondola and coaster... My daughter came to visit from L.A. I wanted to experience something different with her...so we decided this would be a fun day and get us out of the heat. We booked the tickets online and when we arrived parked in the parking garage. There are a lot of restaurants in the area and other things to see. I recommend eating at one of those because the food prices on the mountain are VERY HIGH. We went to the counter to check in and they gave us wristbands to ride the gondola and roller coaster. There are also many other things you can experience up there that I had no idea such as gem mining...a huge tamarack to climb as well as ski lifts to enjoy. We rode the gondola up the mountain. Half way up you can get off and take photos..walk some trails ect. You get back on the gondola to ride to the top. The views were incredibe...the ride was fun...perfect day. At the top...you walk to the roller coaster entrance. There is a building with tables and food for those who are only riding the gondola to wait. I took one look at the food prices and walked out. They are ridiculous. We ate later at a restaurant. They have plenty of bathrooms and free water stations which was awesome. I was nervous about the roller coaster...but that soon faded. As I started up the hill..it was slow at first...then gravity takes you down the mountain. THERE IS A BRAKING SYSTEM SO YOU CONTOL THE SPEED. it was just an incredible awesome experience...I would for sure come here again. We were on our way walking out...when we were told that riding the ski lift was included. Awesome...so we rode that a couple times before leaving...and loved loved it. If my kids were mot hungry..I would ride it a few more times. We had such an amazing day. It was 93.00 per person for the gondola and coaster...

While I have only been snowboarding a few times in my life, most of them have been at Heavenly and I have had a BLAST every time! I am definitely still on the beginner/intermediate side, but there are some great runs for all skill levels at Heavenly and tons of different options to find what works for you. The staff has always been kind, cheerful, and helpful with any questions we have. We usually don't eat much when on the mountain, but they have a few different places you can check out for food and drinks when you need a rest from too many falls. A beer always helps me! It can tend to get pretty crowded, especially on the busier weekends so beware of that and try to plan for a mid-week visit/non-holiday weekends if you can, but even the crowded days are not too bad if you're prepared for some lines. Shred the gnar and enjoy the beautiful views!

Great views and a smooth way to ride to the skiing and snowboarding slopes. The gondolas are pricey, but worth it if you have never been! Got some nice pictures at the first stop on the way up as well!

VIEWS: Heavenly really is heavenly. It's views are breathtaking seeing the lake and entire South Lake Tahoe area. SNOW: It's snow resort has many lifts, runs, and trails. Their runs are easier than Kirkwood. The blues aren't as hard as the ones at Kirkwood. The runs are a good length. Not suffering long like at Sierra. The Powderbowl lift fits 6 people so the line moves fast. I like that there are separated dividers before you get onto the lift that helps make sure 6 people get on and are spaced out.

Centrally located right by the gondola. So many cute Heavenly branded things to buy from clothes to koozies. They have ski/board gear if you've forgotten anything. The staff is helpful and friendly. Prices are reasonable for being in the center of South Lake Tahoe. Found some fun Heavenly branded souvenirs to take back to the flatlands of the midwest. Really appreciate management's efforts to help me find what I was looking for.

We've been to most of the resorts in Tahoe, including all of the Epic/Ikon resorts (Northstar, Kirkwood, Squaw/Alpine, and Heavenly). Heavenly is by far our least favorite. They cater to tourists and newbies, which in and of itself is fine, but I would argue the other resorts listed (sans maybe Kirkwood) do a fine job of that as well without alienating more advanced skiers/snowboarders in the process. I'll explain why: 1. Slow signs EVERYWHERE, to the point where you're busier worrying about getting flagged down by the overzealous staff than enjoying your day. Speaking of... 2. Overzealous staff. My god, do these guys love to pull people aside for the most mundane stuff. Going a bit too fast in full and complete control? They're still gonna stop you. Hitting a jump as a skier pizzas out of control by you? That's your fault, stop hot-dogging. Getting nearly hit from behind by someone UP mountain? Also your fault, doesn't matter. These guys are by far the trigger-happiest folks in all of Tahoe. I will say they are usually friendly about it, but still. Heavenly is basically the Hall Monitor of the Tahoe resorts. 3. They 100% discriminate against snowboarders. I say that as someone who has been both a skier and a snowboarder. Heavenly knows where their bread is buttered and it's the tourist/holiday skiing sector, not the local all-season riders, especially not snowboarders. To be fair, this is probably a consequence of their staff being predominantly 55+ old male skiers who still dwell on the "good ole' days," rather than Heavenly actively trying to push out snowboarders. 4. The tourists. My god the tourists. I thought Park City was bad, but at least it's spread out enough to avoid the throng of tourists most days. This place was a zoo on a WEEKDAY. I've never been on a weekend, thank god. Half of them are standing in the middle of the run taking selfies, the other half are bombing said run because they don't know how to stop. But "Heaven" forbid I do the same thing under control because I might hurt someone! This sounds like a rant. It's not. I'm actually glad Heavenly exists as a proverbial "buffer" for the other resorts. The tourists love it because it's smack dab in the middle of the apres scene and it's the best mountain for a selfie with your friends. For anyone who actually WANTS to ski or snowboard, you'd be better off spinning a wheel and going wherever the arrow lands. And that's not a jab against Epic - Kirkwood is my favorite mountain in all of Tahoe. To Heavenly/Epic, you've got your demographic to market to. If you ever want to cater to anyone outside of that demo, I suggest toning down on your excessive and prohibitive "policing" policy, hiring younger staff to enforce said policy (or at least teaching your older staff that snowboarders =/= degenerate teens anymore), and cutting the number of SLOW signs in half. I don't need to see six of them per run.

We took ski lessons on a Sunday from 10-12:00. They first assessed what level we were and one instructor took care of four of us. Loved Willy! He was patient, yet knew exactly how much to push us and correct us. The views from this skii resort are some of the best I've seen. Did green slopes and recommend them: Patsys, the three mile run of Maggie's, and also loved the green lift at the bottom of California lodge. Covid-19 currently it is very busy getting on the ski lifts especially on Sundays when they have added traffic from lessons for kids.

had a fun time skiing at heavenly resort, definitely recommend going on the lift the view is amazing, and most of the workers are nice. See yall next year

We spent the whole day and every penny was worth it! We took the gondola and coaster combo ticket. We did other activities aside from the gondola and coaster. We hiked around the trails and did the lift too. Zip line was closed. Thankfully our hotel was right next to the location. Bring tons of water and snacks; you can also pack lunch. There is a food area where the coasters are but choices were limited. They have refill stations in the food court. Outdoor dining only. They have plenty of hand sanitizers and food area staff members take the cleaning seriously. All in all, the whole experience is a must and filled with breathtaking views!

This past weekend, I had planned to go snowboarding on Friday, but when we arrived to the Gondola, it was closed due to severe weather. Thankfully, I was given the opportunity to either credit my lift ticket for another day or get a refund, so I didn't lose out on any money. I have been to Heavenly once before and I loved it! I look forward to coming back later this season! TIP: Buy your lift tickets online ahead of time! This will save you some money.

One of the larger mountains in Tahoe, Heavenly boasts the best views of the lake and its not even a challenge. The help is hit or miss. With the new skiiing season upon us and the reservation system things have got a little more complicated, but it's still a blast to get out on the mountain and ride. The one complain I have so far is the food and beverage ordering system. It's basically impossible to order a beer on the mountain without ordering a full meal.

It was my second day of skiing ever and my first time at Heavenly. I spent a full day here, but I was not able to go too far as I am new to skiing. I don't think Heavenly is a great place for first time skiers. Food was not okay for me. There is a major lack of vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options. I heard that other areas of Heavenly has way better options, but too bad I was only able to stay near Patsy's and Maggie's green runs. Talk about missing out, but I'll circle back to Heavenly after I get better from skiing easier, local mountains. Despite all this, my ski buddy had a totally different experience from mine and had a blast exploring different areas and going on many different runs. Overall, my experience at Heavenly was amazing and being here made me want to get better at skiing. I'll definitely circle back as an intermediate level skier.

way better that north start . I even like it better than Squaw aka Palisades . its so pretty .

We rode up with Cody W. On the tram earlier this morning. It was a really busy day since the main gondola is closed. But he lightened the mood. He was playing and singing music and making our morning so much more enjoyable.

Heavenly ski resort is very big. There is a California side and Nevada side and there are trails goes in between them. If you are a good skier, I would recommend coming here in spring because all other ski resort will be too slushy and they are still getting fresh snow. If you are snowboarding, prepare to walk a lot since trails are flat. Restaurants at mid mountain has mostly only outside seating and they are not comfortable, food is also have limited choice compare to other ski resort. Last time there were no salad, only burger or hot dog or chilly. Very vegetarian unfriendly. Food does not taste good and they are expensive.

There wasn't enough powder on the ground to go skiing when we visited, but we purchased the $75 gondola pass for the experience. Although the ticket price is rather expensive, it was worth the breathtaking view. Lake Tahoe is such a peaceful, beautiful, and majestic place. Since the pandemic ensued, I made it a personal goal to spend more time outdoors and appreciate Mother Nature! I can't wait to come back in the summer!

Been skiing Heavenly since I was little. Over all, huge mountain tons of lifts, and if you pick a non-weekend the lift lines may be extremely short. Just be aware that this is the Sierra Nevada versus say Colorado or Utah so you won't find the light powder snow more like what we call "Tahoe Cement." Still depending on the date, proximity of recent snow and the weather, the ski conditions may be very good and the temperatures more enjoyable than freezing CO or UT. Plus we have the casinos if you're into that so - more to do in Tahoe than Park City or Aspen. Paper lift tickets on wire brads are a thing of the past as you now get a RFID scannable reloadable plastic card. Paper or plastic the price keeps going up though - This season's lift tickets are $154 per day. Advance tickets for multiple days are less per day. Sometimes locals will sell you discounted tickets especially at the Stateline Gondola location. If you're staying in Stateline the Gondola, which is a very short walk from Harvey's or Harrah's, takes you right up to the NV side otherwise Heavenly shuttles are available to get you to their base camps in CA or NV, and have a few pick up locations around Tahoe (but nothing west of the Gondola). The Gondola will also take you to an observation deck which is nice to go to during the non ski season to take in the view. Heavenly is the largest ski resort in CA / NV (4800 acres / 28 lifts). This trip the snow on the Nevada side was superior to the CA side snow, but this "best side to ski" status varies depending on the weather and time of day. Lots of machine groomed runs also mogul infested runs for those who like them and also terrain parks for jumps and other exercises. There are low intermediate (no beginners) trails down the mountain on the CA and NV sides plus the expert steep mogul runs down Gunbarrel (CA side) or "The Face" (CA side). I'm not a super expert but I've gone down these steep runs and other than the tiring moguls they aren't that hard. There was a time when snow boarders were taking over the mountain but skiing seems to be making a comeback and this trip the skiers outnumbered the 'boarders. Both coexist peacefully although as a skier I have to watch out for some inexperienced hot dog snowboarder who might run into me. Most skiers wear helmets these days. On the mountain food is extremely expensive (think - $23.50 for a combo plate of chicken tenders fries and a drink) but the food including small pizzas burritos salad bar is actually pretty good. Keep your drink cup free refills all day. Leaving your skis and poles unattended and unlocked while inside eating or using the bathroom is always a concern but never had any problem until this last trip in a bizarre incident someone switched her pair of brand new Smith goggles for a cheaper scratched pair. I'd just filmed her going down the mountain so we were able to blow up the photo to verify that the goggles she was wearing an hour previous weren't the ones someone left behind. She reported the incident to Heavenly and they bought us lunch.

So much fun! Yes it is a bit pricey but the ride up to the coaster and the views are worth the price of the coaster then you add in the fun of the coaster and the hiking and you can't go wrong. The coaster itself was so much better than I expected and I laughed and smiled the entire time! I was also impressed with how they sanitized the carts between each use. If you love a great adventure then give it a try!

Heavenly is beautiful and quite popular place to visit year round. In speaking to my experiences snowboarding here, this place covers a lot of ground (lots of flats too) and has runs for just about any level experienced boarder or skier. Like any and all resorts: be prepared for crowds, bad parking, and an open opportunity to burn through your wallet because everything is expensive. And, I mean everything. I always purchased day passes when I do visit but if you're looking to frequent this side of Tahoe during the winter months -- a season pass will be the way to go.

I have emailed you ticket services and even tried calling both your corporate number and ticket sales number for questions but none were ever answered. You don't post anything about ticket availability on your site and your phone messages tell me it's open. I wasted a four hour drive just to find out you're completely sold out. Spoke to Petey and he gave me the same contact info I used before going. I understand your tickets are limited due to COVID19, but you need to do more for people driving out hours just be to turned away. Horrible customer services. On top of that I paid $20 to park for nothing. Whoever is in charge needs to get their act together. How would you like to be treated driving hours upon hours just to be turned away due to your irresponsible business practice/policy? Completely discouraging to ever come back and will let everyone else I know about your utter disregard of communication for guests. Even your staff tell me communication sucks! Not the first time they've mentioned it to you yet you still disregard it!

I've had some great times here but, Heavenly has limitations. Things I like: - View of Lake Tahoe - Terrain on Nevada side We came here a lot for a few years and got to know it well. On Nevada side, Dipper's Milky Way Bowl, Mott Canyon and Killebrew Canyon are quite good when the snow is fresh. Enter Mott's Gate 1 and you will find some challenging slopes. On California side, the view of the lake is a treat. The top is mostly cruisers although there is a steep gladed area accessible from the Sky Trail that are special with a foot of new snow. The steeper slopes are on the lower half and the snow can be marginal here. Things I don't like: A few weeks ago, I became wary of the mountain operations. On the first chair from Stagecoach Lodge, we spent at least 10 minutes sitting on the chair - inconvenient. A few hours later, we spent 90 minutes siting on the Sky Chair. This was after they opened the chair in late morning because they didn't prepare it. Sky is a critical chair for the mountain and the problems that day are inexcusable. Parking is a problem; Stagecoach lot is small and popular, Boulder is big but, the chair is very slow. On my recent visit, both of these lots filled up. I've never parked in CA to ride the gondola due to reasons cited above...best advice is to arrive reasonably early at Boulder.

We were walking by the saw the gondolas. My son really wanted to go on here so we decided to go. I paid for 2 adults and one teenager. My 2 year old was free. To my surprise it was $75 a person over $200 to just go up the mountain. The first stop you can get out and it over looks the lake. The second stop is the snow. It's nice but the price was way to high. Maybe if it was a little cheaper I would give it one more star. Overall ok just super expensive.

Hubby made me a last minute vacation trip to San Francisco. What else is near San Francisco? One of the best skiing destinations in the world. So our Vail owned resort was at capacity when we did the drive up. His resort was actually the alternate resort that my friend thought of when we were deciding where to go from where we were ATM. Anyways, let's get to the resort. Probably not the poshest of the resorts I've been to, but it is actually very nice. It's not the biggest either, but good enough for the intermediate snowboarders like us. Combined with the fact that snow is serious AF around these parts. It makes for an amazing time on the slopes. But seriously though, this spot is pretty cool. With Whistler, Park City and Canyon under my belt, this guy is by far the tiniest of all the resorts I've been to. It's all good though,, the employees are nice, plus the view of lake Tahoe is really breath taking. I would totally come here again and do some shredding. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!

Great views and a lovely place to ski. I have my own equipment so I'm not sure how the rentals work or what the cost of that would be, but I really enjoy this spot. The employees are all super chill and I feel comfortable skiing at this place.

My review is from the perspective of a person who doesn't ski (although I wish I had taken lessons at the time my brother did back in the 80s) so that's why it's only 4 & not 5 stars, but would be 5 if I skied. It's beautiful, packed with snow, even though this Christmas snow levels were low. We wanted to check it out and got there early enough to enjoy the few moments of looking around and photo taking (we had our fur baby w/us & didn't want to leave her in car too long-she was bundled up in doggy snow jacket w/Elmer Fudd hunters cap in a throw). The other reason was to leave before it got crowded, which it began to when we left. Yeah it's one of the ski resorts to go to, if your a intermediate skier or like snowboarding. There was a nice gentleman/employee who greeted us and told us we could walk around but obviously not sled or snow play (my husband just insisted we could find a spot and try-yes I already was aware you can't at a ski resort, but he's darn stubborn & wouldn't believe me-duh!) The nice gentleman informed us where to go within a few miles & how much it would be for an all day affair, per car. I don't remember the employees being friendly, let alone acknowledge you at Eagle Lodge in Mammoth, so Heavenly gets my vote for one of the places to go to.

The good: One of best views of Lake Tahoe from the top of the mountain. Wide runs with good grooming. Plenty of high speed chairs so you can maximize your time. Easy access from several hotels & casinos. The bad: Crowds!!! On weekends and holidays this place can be a complete zoo. The manicured groomers turn into mogul fields by the end of the day. The lift lines can get up to 45min or more during peak days. Lift ticket prices are more expensive than most resorts in the area Regular price around $140-150/day for an adult. The ugly: More than the average number of drunk or stoned "Bros" shredding the gnar and running over Jerries. If you must come on a busy day, consider renting equipment elsewhere to avoid waiting in the rental line and arrive early in the morning when 1/3 of the crowd is still sleeping off their hangover.

Very beautiful view! Loved the California side. Nevada side is not very snowboard friendly and there's a lot of flats. Seems like there are way too many people here especially on a Monday during off season. Makes me think they don't have a capacity and just lets everyone go. Seems like 70% skiers the 2 days I went. Biggest complaint is the lines to the lift is chaotic. There's like 5 lines that go into one. No one communicates nor do they have manners. So everyone's pushing to get on. Favorite run: Ridge Line

Make sure you actually pass the training session before you get onto the summer ziplining park area. Otherwise you make a big deal and complain and- karma- you get stuck like a overweight guy we saw. For shame. Made such a big deal for the workers there and ended up being a headache for everyone who couldn't lift him off his back. Does not make the list of the world's best ski resorts, but also ridiculously close to the Bay Area for anyone who wants a weekend getaway. The blue diamond routes are very scenic and the village shopping center has everything you need for the whole family! Going in the summer is great for the lake (paddle-boarding for beginners) and hiking, but not so much skiing (in which case, going up to heavenly is great for their summer camp events like a ziplining training park (which is essentially just a big jungle gym of 4 layers of activities). There's also a rock climbing wall but it doesn't reach very high. Try to get an airbnb nearby if you're in a large group and stop by Costco before you get here- it'll give you the food you need at a much more reasonable price and it's so much fun glamping with your pals.

Great skiing slopes, experience, and scenery. Staff in the mountain was friendly but at guest services they were a bit rude. Food is overpriced. Renting the equipment right in front of the gondola is very convenient.

My three friends and I had a lesson from Mark L and we were beginners at the time. Mark did an amazing job teaching us the basics and helping us adjust to this new experience. Overall, an amazing teacher and I hope to learn from him again!

So beautiful and worth the money. Find cheap lodging.. spend your money on the mountain. It's well worth it. Kids ski school was fun for them. Powder was amazing for me. All covid restrictions being followed. So much fun for all. Get out there. Spread out. Be safe and enjoy your life... F 2020

The mountain itself easily gets 4.5/5 stars. The views are beautiful and there are slopes for everyone - beginner, intermediate, a few advanced and you can even go off the tracks. The main issue is the operation of the whole thing. I'd recommend pre-buying your passes. Often there are some deals, too. Not to mention you save time on the potentially super long lines depending on when you go. If you are a first timer, get the lessons. They barely cost you anything extra and they get you access to the special line. Parking is terrible. Having to use a gondola to go to the top is not the most convenient and it is obviously the point where things might get backed up. Thankfully, the views from it are gorgeous. The food up their is your typical overpriced ski/snowboard resort food. Again, if it were just a review of the mountain it would be a 5. But the service is a 2.5 at best.

Such a beautiful place to ride at. The mountain wasn't groomed too well, but it's worth to go there for the views. I wish there was more powder but I still enjoyed my time there very much. Also I was there on the weekday so no lines even for gondola.

Went skiing there March 30th. Once runs not groomed junk snow everywhere. Lodge barely working outside decks not open. People need to go to Mammoth to see how a proper ski area is run. Skiing is an expensive hobby HV fails in almost every way yet they charge a ton for a lift ticket. I am done after 50 years of skiing there

May is almost over, and this place is still covered in snow! Love it! In order to get up here, you're going to have to pay a pretty penny with the overpriced gondola, but it's worth it, at least once for sure! There is a lot to do here, but due to the changing seasons, a bunch of it was closed. Still, the views up here are great, and it's a pretty fun place to spend with the family. Have a snowball fight, or play throw the sandbags in the hole! (No idea what that game is called) We didn't stay here very long, but the experience was a memorable one, which is exactly what we wanted. Thumbs up overall.