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Spring Skiing Road Trip Around the Epic Lake Tahoe Resorts: Day 2–Heavenly Mountain

Heavenly Ski Resort

There’s no question that Lake Tahoe is home to some of the most beautiful ski resorts in the country. But what’s truly special is access to three unique resorts offering world-class terrain and amenities, all on the Epic Pass. Within the Tahoe region, Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood Ski Resorts provide everything that you could want, need, and possibly be looking […]

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John Cunningham | March 24, 2026
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5 People Fall From Chairlift Due to Malfunction at Heavenly Ski Resort, CA

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[Updated 5:38 p.m. EST on Monday, December 23] On Monday, December 23, around 10:00 a.m., a chairlift malfunctioned on the Nevada side of Heavenly Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe, causing five passengers to fall from the lift. It is reported that one chair on Comet Express rolled backward into another, jolting the people on the front chair off. Also, a passenger […]

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John Cunningham | December 23, 2024
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[VIDEO] Bears Just Love Californian Ski Resorts

If you’re planning to ski at Spring Skiing Capital, Palisades Tahoe, California, or any other open California ski resorts for the rest of spring, bear in mind that bears are emerging from their dens and could greet you on the slopes at some of the ski resorts. The most recent encounter was recorded yesterday, Sunday, April 14, on the Alpine […]

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Claire Weiss | April 15, 2024
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A Swath of Heavy Pollen Arrives with a Vengeance to Lake Tahoe, CA

Pollen in Lake Tahoe

After a record-breaking winter filled with an astonishing amount of snowfall and a spring that brought abnormal and prolonged cold weather and rain, a heavy wave of pollen has finally arrived at (and in) Lake Tahoe. It’s visible on cars and on the streets, pools into piles on the shores of the lake, and even creates clouds from strong wind […]

John Cunningham | July 7, 2023
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Ambitious Opening Plans for Heavenly in Tahoe, CA

Heavenly Opening Day

In a recent press release, Heavenly announced that they would be opening the California Lodge on opening day — something they haven’t done in over a decade. Come November 20, Heavenly plans to not only have lifts running, but also allow access to much of the California side of the resort. This is, of course, snow-permitting. Related: Heavenly Ski Patroller […]

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Spencer Cox | October 2, 2020
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Heavenly Ski Resort Names Trail After Local Legend – Martin Hollay

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Heavenly Ski Resort recently held a ceremony at the top of the mountain as a trail was dedicated to the 96-year-old local legend, Martin Hollay. Martin hit the slopes for an impressive 100 days last winter. After leaving Hungary and settling in Lake Tahoe in 1958 he eventually settled in the peaceful South Lake Tahoe where he could enjoy the relaxed mountain […]

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Caitlin Perry | October 11, 2017
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South Lake Tahoe Breaks Ground On New Whole Foods Marketplace Near Heavenly Ski Resort, CA/NV

Whole Foods 365 will be the new tenant in the redevelopment of Bijou Park Creek. Now known as “The Marketplace”, the property formerly housed The Knights Inn, a large aging motel. The idea behind the redevelopment is to lower the overall “hard coverage” of buildings on the property by 3,754 sq feet and restore the landscaping to look more natural […]

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LadyBrains | August 13, 2017
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