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Heavenly Ski Resort is a popular ski destination located on the border of California and Nevada in South Lake Tahoe. It is renowned for its breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the vast Sierra Nevada as well as for its high-end amenities and vibrant après-ski scene.

Heavenly has many lift ticket options available. Below is a breakdown of the lift passes and the key differences between the passes to find the one most suitable for your needs.
The day lift ticket can be purchased at the ticket office and online. If purchased online, you will need to pick up the lift ticket at Heavenly ticket offices or at the pickup boxes. This is almost always the most expensive option as you are purchasing at the last minute.
The Epic day passes range from 1 to 7 days with the option of restricted and unrestricted. Restricted passes cannot be used on blackout dates, while unrestricted passes can.
The Epic Local Pass gives you unlimited and unrestricted access to 29 resorts, plus restricted access to 8 other resorts with some access limitations.
This is the flagship Epic product. It has the same access as the Epic Day passes but is valid for the entire ski season with unlimited days of skiing. It is the most flexible and cheapest option if you are planning to ski for more than 7 days.
The Tahoe Value Pass gives you unlimited and restricted access to Heavenly, plus 6 days of access per week to Northstar and Kirkwood, except on blackout dates and on Saturdays.
The Tahoe Local Pass gives you unlimited and restricted access to Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood, plus 5 total days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, and Park City except on blackout dates.
Heavenly Ski and Ride School offers group and private lessons as well as programs. The lesson pricing and details usually release in the fall for each coming season.
Heavenly Ski Resort is located in South Lake Tahoe, which is at the border between California and Nevada. South Lake Tahoe is a popular place to stay with its easy access to Heavenly Ski Resort, vibrant nightlife, casinos, and range of accommodation options, from budget to luxury and ski-in-ski-out.
It is also close to other ski resorts including Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe, both located within an hour's drive from South Lake Tahoe. There is also Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe, which are around a 1-2 hour drive away.
Heavenly has several highly-rated on-mountain dining options.
Located at the top of the Gondola, this lodge offers casual food options including burgers, sandwiches, salads, plus a full bar. The lodge is known for its breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe.
Opening hours (subject to change):
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mon-Sun)
Bar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Mon-Sun)
Located at the base of the Dipper and Comet chairlifts, East Peak Lodge offers pizza, grill items and soups. It also has a deck that provides excellent views of the mountain.
Opening hours (subject to change): 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Mon-Sun)
Located at the top of the Sky Express lift, Sky Deck offers barbecue dishes and has a beer garden.
Opening hours (subject to change): 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Mon-Sun)

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There are ski vacation packages available for Heavenly Ski Resort, which bundle lodging, lift tickets, rentals, and transfers together to make your ski vacation planning a lot easier. You can find more information at Heavenly ski packages.
January to March are the best months to visit as Heavenly gets extremely busy with tons of holiday goers coming in December and around the Easter Weekend. However, Martin Luther King weekend and President's Day weekend can also attract some crowds.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is around 56 miles from Palisades Tahoe. You can rent a car or take a shared shuttle like South Lake Tahoe Airporter to specific drop-off locations in South Lake Tahoe.