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Resort life

Off the mountain, local action is lively and plentiful. The choice of accommodation, eating and booze joints is massive and many within easy reach of the slopes. However, local services are a bit spread out and having a car here is a must. Locals make you feel at home and services are of a very high standard. However, the popularity of the area does mean that the place can be excessively busy, especially at weekends. South Lake Tahoe has heaps of shops, loads of sporting facilities as well as a number of casinos.

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Eating

Restaurants are plentiful and at prices to please everyone, there are also various fast-food joints. Every type of food is available here from Chinese, Italian, Mexican to standard American fair. It’s all on offer. The list of good eating places is too long to mention in this short journal, but loacls will point you in the right direction if you ask for some recommendations. In the meantime Red Hutt or Chris's are both good.

Nightlife

Nightlife in Heavenly is dull. However in South Lake Tahoe there is plenty of gambling if that is your thing and many of the casinos have nightclubs. Some of the better ones are Club Bleu and Vex. Whiskey Dicks host some great band nights and Mc P's Irish bar is always a favourite for late night drinking.

Accomodation

Accommodation: Although there is lodging within walking distance of the slopes, it is very expensive. South Lake Tahoe is heaving with hotels and motels from very cheap to very expensive. If you are on a budget try 'Doug's Mellow Mountain Retreat' (916) 544 8065 at $13-$15 per night for a small dormitory. The Blu Zu Hostel 4140 Pine Park (916) 541 9502 $15 per night for a bed in the dormitory.

Monaco Inn Hostel

Prices

Dorm room
from £17.45

Downtown location near all the casino's and shoppings.

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Facilities
Credit cards accepte * Car Parking * No curfew * Internet * 24 hour hot showers

Ratings

Overall	Atmosphere	Staff	Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Fun	Value
50%	39%	57%	77%	45%	39%	30%	60%

AAE Shamrock Hostel and Rodeway Hotel

Prices

Private room
from £124.64

Currently being renovated, please see the AAE Adventure Tahoe Lodge. This page is for great rooms at the Heavenly Ski Gondola with a fireplace in each room!

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Facilities
Credit cards accepte * Self-catering Facili * No curfew * Games room * Lounge area * Internet * 24 hour reception * 24 hour hot showers * Tours/Travel Desk * Washing machines

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 29
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 18
Drag lifts: 8
Other lifts: 1 Aerial Tram 2 magic carpets
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 86
Total ride area: 4800 acres
Longest run: 5.5miles (8.8km)

Top lift: 3060m
Vertical drop: 1067m
First lift: 1993m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 45%
Black runs: 35%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
1 Day $44
3 Days $120
6 Days $192
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 8.64m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 69%

Facilities

Snowboard Hire: from $32/day
Night Riding: : Night park open on Friday and Saturday nite at California base.

Other activities

Heliboarding: : Not available
Snowmobiles: Yes

Further information

www.skiheavenly.com/
Email:info@skiheavenly.com

Its American! On a normal snow day well groomed trails and easy to follow maps, although not that much in terms of steeps on piste. However on a powder day almost ridiculous in terms of off piste riding both in terms of quality and accessability. 4 snowboard parks all well maintained ranging from Groove at Cal Base for beginners to High Roller off Canyon chair for some seriously large features.

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ON THE SLOPES: Excellent
OFF THE SLOPES: Very busy
MONEY WISE: Very expensive overall resort, but good value for money.

HALFPIPE: Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 4
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes

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