Each year I've tried to take my family to a new ski destination. The previous four years have included Park City, Telluride, Steamboat and last year Keystone. This year our destination is Heavenly in the Lake Tahoe area. Does anyone have any advice, reviews or recommendations?
Lake Tahoe- skiing Heavenly
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Went there about ten years ago so no good for recommendations- but it is the most scenic place I have ever skied.
I've been all over the world. I have seen some wonderful sights. But when I first drove out of Reno up to Tahoe and caught my first glimpse of the lake it truly took my breath away.
I think many have had the same thought.
On the slopes I remember there being one particular run where you come around a curve, near the mountaintop, and the lake is suddenly right in front of you. It is stunning.
Skied there many years ago. Got stuck on Gunbarrel. Had no business being on that run. Took me an hour to get down it. Beautiful place, just don't do Gunbarrel unless you really know what you're doing.
Nice, then I’d ski all 3 resorts unless you’re all hardcore black diamond/off piste skiers. Heavenly will have great views, kirkwood will have more coverage and more challenging terrain. Northstar is much more mellow and has a great village scene at the base including ice skating and live music.
FYI, parking at northstar sucks. You can reserve a spot in valet or village view that are much closer than the free parking. So pick your day(s) and reserve a spot early.
What’s your opinion of Telluride? Might come back from Arizona that way. Been to all the Summit County resorts, Steamboat, Vail, Beaver Creek and all the Salt Lake City resorts. What would you compare Telluride with?
I loved Telluride. One of my favorites. I would go back in a heartbeat. I guess it reminds me of keystone a bit. Great family runs. The bridges run is much like schoolmarm at keystone. Hills for all level of skiers.
