The photos above sent in by a SnowBrains reader show the enormous amount of snow and resulting snowpack depth experienced by resorts in California last winter.
The images are from Heavenly Resort which received a record-breaking 591” of fresh snow during the 2022/23 season and finished with a 135” base.
Thanks to this snowpack, Heavenly added three whole weeks to its season, closing on Sunday, May 7.
Heavenly is currently in the midst of an epic summer season. Sightseeing has returned, with breathtaking views from the resort’s Gondola mid-station observation deck. Additional activities are also available this summer, including tubing and gem panning. Zip lines for adults and children and the Granite Peak climbing wall will also open as the summer progresses. The famous Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster is also slated to open, pending assessment once the snow melts.
Heavenly also offers numerous hiking trails at the top and bottom of Tamarack Express. Dining options will be available at Tamarack Lodge, Café Blue, and the Gondola Snack Shack throughout the summer. Live music will also return to Tamarack Lodge this summer, as will the LIFEWTR Yoga Series at the Blue Sky Terrace.
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