With its summit soaring 10,067 feet above sea level (the highest peak in Lake Tahoe), this wildly popular resort truly is heavenly. It offers more than 4,600 skiable acres – with runs appropriate for all levels – as well as two snowboard parks, nearly 30 lifts and a 50-passenger aerial tram. And it’s the only ski area located on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe. The Heavenly Resort also offers daycare programs and children’s ski lessons, so feel free to bring the kids along.
Despite Heavenly’s incredible runs, its main draw is not its fresh powder but rather its soaring Heavenly Gondola.
Some of the best shopping on the lake can be found at the Shops at Heavenly. The Heavenly ski resort’s village offers shopping for all types as well as ice skating and a movie theater. The shops include the Pacific Crest art gallery, the Serenity Spa, Tahoe Old Time Photos, Up Shirt Creek, Apricot Lane Boutique, Blue Sky the Great Outdoor Clothing Company, Patagonia, Posh Punkins and Sealed with a Kiss.