Heavenly
With stunning views of Lake Tahoe, 4,800 acres of skiable terrain, Heavenly resort is not only largest Resort in California but it is also home to the longest vertical drop of over 3,500 feet. Don't let the numbers scare you, Heavenly is home to some of the longest intermediate runs in Lake Tahoe, some great terrain parks, and highly touted Ski School. With the South Shore just steps from the Gondola at Heavenly, this is truly a great destination for everyone in the family, skiers and non-skiers alike!
Activities available at Heavenly Valley (and surrounding areas) include:
Skiing
snowboarding
cross-country skiing
snowshoeing
shopping in S. Lake Tahoe
gambling at Stateline
sightseeing up the Gondola
ice skating