California, United States

Heavenly Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Mid November

Season dates, 97 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Snow Sure

10,067ft

Peak Elevation

3,500ft

Vertical Drop

Trails

360"

Annual Snow

Overview

Heavenly is a ski resort in California, United States, with an elevation range from 6,540ft (1993m) to 10,067ft (3068m). The vertical drop is 3,500ft (1067m) across 97 trails served by 28 lifts and 4,800 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International (RNO), about 55 minutes away by car. Heavenly receives an average of 360 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Mid November to Mid April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Mid NovemberCloses: Mid April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

110cm(43in)Heavy

Average snowfall in February, Heavenly's snowiest peak-season month.

360"

Annual Snowfall

(914cm)

0°C

February Avg High

-7°C

February Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 75% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

360"

annual avg

100

Jan

110

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

4,800

Skiable Acres

3,500ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

20%

Beginner: 19 trails

45%

Intermediate: 44 trails

25%

Advanced: 24 trails

Expert: 10 trails

20%Beginner (19)

45%Intermediate (44)

25%Advanced (24)

10%Expert (10)

Heavenly has 97 trails: 20% green, 45% blue, 25% black, and 10% double-black.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

3,500ft

Vertical Drop

1,067m

(3,500ft)

Elevation Profile

10,067ft

Peak

6,540ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$226

avg/day

$239

Jan

$249

Feb

$229

Mar

$189

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$199

Nov

$249

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($189)

Best Month to Visit Heavenly

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallPeak conditions

score

100cm

Moderate

$239/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Heavenly, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 100cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Open

80cm

snowfall

0°/-7°

high/low °C

crowds

$249

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Heavenly.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$219

per day

Season Pass

$879

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Epic

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Heavenly is included on the Epic pass.

Getting to Heavenly

Nearest Airport

Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)

Approx. 55 min drive

Location

California, United States 🇺🇸

38.9353°N, 119.9396°W

Heavenly is within an hour's drive of Reno-Tahoe International.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Heavenly open for the season?

Heavenly typically opens in Mid November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Heavenly?

A day lift pass at Heavenly starts at $219 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Heavenly good for beginners?

Heavenly has 20% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Heavenly get per year?

Heavenly receives an average of 360 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 75% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Heavenly?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Heavenly in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 100cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

4,800

Skiable Acres

3,500ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

20%

Beginner: 19 trails

45%

Intermediate: 44 trails

25%

Advanced: 24 trails

Expert: 10 trails

20%Beginner (19)

45%Intermediate (44)

25%Advanced (24)

10%Expert (10)

Heavenly has 97 trails: 20% green, 45% blue, 25% black, and 10% double-black.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Heavenly open for the season?

Heavenly typically opens in Mid November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Heavenly?

A day lift pass at Heavenly starts at $219 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Heavenly good for beginners?

Heavenly has 20% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Heavenly get per year?

Heavenly receives an average of 360 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 75% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Heavenly?