Heavenly, CA, Is Ready to Open for Its 70th Anniversary Season on Monday, November 24

“Break out your favorite retro ski fits and cue up those throwback playlists because Heavenly is getting the party started for its legendary 70^th anniversary season, pairing high-energy events with some of the best on-snow views anywhere in Tahoe,” Cole Zimmerman, Senior Manager of Communications, Vail Resorts – Tahoe Region, told SnowBrains in an Email.

Lifts will start spinning for the season at 9:00 a.m. with access to skiing and riding from the California side of the mountain via the Gunbarrel Express and the Tram. A DJ will be spinning tunes at Stein’s to set the vibe for Opening Day from first chair to après.

“For 70 years, Heavenly has been a staple of the community and the Lake Tahoe ski experience, bringing people together with incredible skiing, some of the best views on skis anywhere in the world, and high-energy events,” Shaydar Edelmann, Vice President and General Manager at Heavenly, said in a press release. “While the resort has grown from its humble beginnings back in 1955 with one single chairlift, the same heart, soul, and energy of this ski community continue to thrive. Our team at Heavenly can’t wait to celebrate this milestone season with our ski community from near and far.”

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In addition to skiing and riding, the Heavenly Gondola is open in the Village for sightseeing, and the Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster located at the top of the Gondola will operate as conditions permit.  

Starting Monday, Heavenly will be open daily for skiing and riding and will continue to make snow at every opportunity to expand terrain and lift offerings throughout the early season. Stay tuned for more information on opening day plans at Northstar coming soon, plus details on Kirkwood as the resorts get closer to their targeted opening day on December 5.

This season, Heavenly is dialing the vibes way up for its 70^th anniversary. With panoramic views everywhere you turn, and après opportunities galore both on the mountain and in South Lake Tahoe, round up your crew because every day is a chance to make your ski trip dreams a reality. Kick things off with Heavenly’s 70^th Anniversary party on Dec. 20 and throw it back through the decades. From there, send it into the season in style with a lineup of buzzworthy events, including Toyota Air and Après, Brews and Views, Pond Skim, Gunbarrel 25, and live music and DJ sets featuring Foster the People, Vandelux, Dombresky, SkiiTour, and more this season: high-energy events, jaw-dropping views, and one of the best ski towns in the world. Stop dreaming, start booking. This is Heavenly.

70th Anniversary Party, December 20: Ski through time at Heavenly’s Lakeview Lodge with vintage vibes, DJ sets with music from throughout the decades, celebratory food and beverage, and so much more. The star of the party will be that view of Lake Tahoe that will never get old.