The Ski Schools of Heavenly Adventure Peak Mountain
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The Ski Schools of Heavenly Adventure Peak Mountain
retailer in Lake Tahoe. Eight convenient locations on and off the mountain to fully equip your mountain needs: California, Boulder and Stagecoach Lodges, Heavenly Village, Harvey's Casino, Embassy Suites Hotel and at the corner of Stateline Ave and Hwy 50. (530) 544-1921. Save on your next ski or snowboard rental. Private Sessions • When personal attention, technical expertise, and the absolute ultimate in instruction are what you’re after. Our coaches have one thing in mind: to make you a better skier or rider. Located at Cecil’s Fountain Plaza next to the Marriott Timber Lodge and the Heavenly Gondola. The North Face Mountain Sports Activity Center and Gondola Ski School • Ride the Gondola from the heart of Heavenly Village to the top of the mountain, where you’ll learn to ski in one of the most beautiful settings on earth. The Burton Learn To Ride Center • It's all about good instruction and good equipment. This program was developed by Burton and snowboard instructors worldwide to make learning to ride easy and fun. They developed boards, boots and bindings specifically for learning. Stop by the Ski School office at the California Lodge to learn more. And, if you are already an experienced park rider, ask about the Burton Progression Freestyle Program. features a complete fleet of Rossignol rentals. Rent online at rentskis.com. (530) 544-9062. Burton @ Heavenly features all the hottest Burton products. Conveniently located in the log cabinnext to the California Main Lodge. Rent online at rentskis.com. (530) 541-8122. Managed and staffed by enthusiastic riders and Ski School Locations • There are three Ski School of Heavenly locations, conveniently located at the California and Boulder Lodges and at the base of the Gondola in Heavenly Village. stocked with the sweetest brands and latest styles. Located next to the Marriott Timber Lodge and the Heavenly Gondola. (530) 542-5228. Reservations • Reservations are strongly recommended for all private sessions and child programs. Call: 775-586-4400. Patagonia is a leader in fashion and global stewardship. Cool stuff backed by an even cooler commitment to Day Care • Heavenly operates a California State Licensed Day Care Facility (lic.# 093604118 & 093604119) for children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. The facility is located at the California Base Lodge. Space is limited; therefore we strongly recommend reservations during peak periods. Reservation contact number (775) 586-7000 ext. 6912. Mother Earth. Located in the Heavenly Village next to the Gondola. Ski School Helmet Policy • Heavenly recommends the use of helmets for children 14 years and Gondola Base Station in the heart of the Heavenly Village. (775) 586-2304. Style your eyes with eye wear from the top brands and younger while participating in our children’s ski school programs. Rental helmets are available at all children’s ski school locations for your convenience. Parents or guardians who decide their child can be found at Gondola Sports at the Gondola Mid-Station decline helmet use in writing on the ski school release agreement prior to their child’s participation. Deck. (775) 586-7000 ext. 2223. P.O. Box 2180, Stateline, Nevada 89449 General Information & 24-Hour Ski Report: 775-586-7000 Heavenly Tahoe Vacations: 1-800-HEAVENLY Internet: www.skiheavenly.com Lift Ticket Discounts Enjoy members-only savings on lift tickets. Convenience Pre-purchase and load discounted lift tickets on your PEAKS card. When you arrive, you can by-pass the ticket window and go straight to the lifts! Great Rewards Earn PEAKS points for select purchases and redeem them for free lift tickets and more! Resort Charge Privileges Attach a credit card to your PEAKS card for the ultimate in convenience. Charge purchases on your PEAKS card throughout all 5 resorts. For more information, log onto www.skiheavenly.com or call 800-842-8062. Sharpshooters • Sharpshooter Resort Photography will immortalize your holiday on film, and can be found at the top of Tamarack Express, Sky Express, Canyon Express Chairlifts and on the Gondola Mid-Station Deck on the California side, and at the top of Dipper Express on the Nevada side from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ski / Board Check • Store your equipment overnight for a nominal fee. Arrange to have your skis or snowboard tuned and waxed… all while you sleep. Located at the Base of the Gondola and at the California Lodge. If you drop them off at the California Lodge, they’ll even dry your boots for you. Also look for our new fully automated 24-hour access Pro-Loc units located at our base lodges and throughout the resort. Day Lockers • A one-time fee for locker use allows unlimited access throughout the day. Day lockers range from $3 to $6. Lockers may not be used for overnight storage and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Located at the California, Lakeview and Stagecoach Lodges and the Top of the Gondola. Parking • Parking is available at the California, Stagecoach and Boulder Lodges, as well as the new parking garage at Heavenly Village. Additional parking for the California Lodge is located on Ski Run Boulevard with shuttle services to and from the lodge. 24-HOUR SKI REPORT • Call 775-586-7000 to hear the latest ski conditions and weather information. Updated at least twice daily. Accessing the Mountain LOCATIONS The Gondola • The Gondola base is located in the center of Heavenly Village on Hwy. 50 on the California side of the stateline in downtown South Lake Tahoe. The Gondola provides access to all terrain types. California • Heavenly’s California Lodge is located at the top of Ski Run Boulevard, off Highway 50. From Ski Run Boulevard just follow the signs to the resort. The Aerial Tram and Gunbarrel Express provide mid-mountain access to all terrain types. Nevada • To get to the Nevada base lodges, take Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) to the top, and follow the signs to Stagecoach or Boulder Lodges. Boulder Lodge provides easy access to the only beginner terrain in Nevada. Stagecoach Lodge serves more difficult terrain, and is not recommended for beginners. Public Transportation • Forget the hassles of traffic and parking and help promote good air quality! Heavenly offers free shuttle service throughout South Lake Tahoe, making stops at most major lodging properties and to Heavenly’s base lodge facilities: the Gondola in Heavenly Village, the California Base Lodge and the Stagecoach and Boulder Lodges in Nevada. Check with the front desk of your lodging property or call (775) 586-7000 for more information. H South Lake Tahoe also provides great bus services through BlueGo! BlueGo! Shuttles run between 8:30am and 1:30am and can get you pretty much anywhere you need to go on the South Shore. Call (530) 541-7149 for more information. Lost & Found • Lost and Found is located in the Guest Services office at the California Lodge. 775-586-7000. HEADS UP – KNOW THE CODE, IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY PEAKS at Vail Resorts™ is the free discount and reward program at PEAKS Membership Benefits Mo u n t ain S er v ic es SKIHEAVENLY.COM • Updated daily, our Website gives you access to current base depths, wind conditions and temperatures. Or see the ski conditions for yourself on our live on mountain Web cams. T-shirts, lip balm, hats, fleece and all kinds of unique products (14 years and younger) will not wear a helmet while in a ski school program will be required to Heavenly,Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. 10 a.m. and goes to 3 p.m., 7 days a week. (530) 542-3385. fashions at Heavenly Eyes. Located in the Heavenly Save On Lift Tickets Hours: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE Heavenly is committed to promoting skier safety. In addition to people using traditional alpine ski equipment, you may be joined on the slopes by snowboarders, telemark skiers or cross-country skiers, skiers with disabilities, skiers with specialized equipment and others. Always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Know your ability level and stay within it. Observe “Your Responsibility Code” listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience. 1.Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. 2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. 3.You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. 4.Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. 5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. 6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. 7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. SKI SAFETY • Under the law, any individual who engages in the sport of skiing, alpine or nordic, or any person who is within the boundaries of a ski area for the purpose of observing any skiing activity, accepts and assumes the inherent risk of skiing insofar as they are reasonably obvious, expected or necessary. fold lines do not print Inherent risks of skiing include, but are not limited to, those dangers or conditions which are an integral part of the sport, and can also include changing weather conditions, variation or steepness of terrain, snow or ice conditions, surface or subsurface conditions, whether man-modified or not, bare spots, creeks, gully, forest growth or rocks, stumps, lift towers and other structures and their components, collision with other skiers and a skier’s failure to ski within the skier’s own ability. Any individual involved in a skiing collision causing injury must leave their name and address with the Ski Patrol. Failure to do so is a violation of California Penal Code Section 653 i. FREESTYLE TERRAIN AREAS are designated with an orange oval and may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half-pipes, quarter pipes, snowcross, bump terrain and other constructed or natural terrain features. Prior to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings and signs. Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground, and in the air. Use of Freestyle Terrain exposes you to the risk of serious injury or death. Inverted aerials are notSMALL recommended.You assume the risk. Freestyle Terrain has designations for size. Start small and work your way up. MEDIUM Designations are relative to SMALL this ski area. SMALL MEDIUM LARGE Smaller features Medium features Larger features MEDIUM LARGE Look Before You Leap • You are responsible for inspecting Freestyle Terrain before initial use and throughout the day.The features vary in size and change constantly due LARGE to snow conditions, weather, usage, grooming and time of day. Do not jump blindly. Use a spotter when necessary. fold lines do not print Easy Style It • Always ride or ski in control and within your ability level. Do not attempt Freestyle Terrain unless you have sufficient ability and experience to do so safely. You control the degree of difficulty you will encounter in using Freestyle Terrain, both on the ground and in the air. Respect Gets Respect • Respect Freestyle Terrain and others. Only one person on a feature at a time.Wait your turn and call your start.Always clear the landing area quickly. Respect all signs and do not enter Freestyle Terrain or use features when closed. LIFT SAFETY • Under the law, you cannot board a lift unless you have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to negotiate or to use such lift safely, or until you have asked for and received information sufficient to enable you to use the lift safely. You may not use a lift or any ski trail when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. CAUTION • Snowcats, snowmobiles and snowmaking may be encountered at any time. SLOW ZONES • Certain areas (indicated on the map in yellow) are designated as SLOW ZONES. Please observe the posted slow areas by maintaining a speed no faster than the general flow of traffic. Space and speed are especially important in these areas. Fast and aggressive skiing will not be tolerated. HELMET USE • Heavenly encourages our guests to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of winter sports helmets. Regardless of whether or not you choose to wear a helmet, every winter sport participant shares responsibility for his or her safety and for that of others using the ski area facilities. BACKCOUNTRY WARNING • The ski area abuts US Forest Service land that may be beyond the ski area boundary.The ski area assumes no responsibility for individuals who elect to go into the backcountry terrain beyond the ski area boundary. To access the backcountry, use designated gates only. Areas beyond the ski area boundary are not patrolled or maintained. Avalanches, unmarked obstacles and other natural hazards exist. Be aware: the backcountry avalanche hazard may be extreme. Rescue in the backcountry, if available, is the responsibility of the County Sheriff. It will be costly and fold lines do not print may take time. If a sign indicates the area beyond the sign is closed, do not ski in the terrain beyond the sign. Skiing in closed areas is against the law and you may be criminally prosecuted. HIGH-ALTITUDE ENVIRONMENT • Some visitors may experience symptoms associated with Heavenly’s high altitude. Symptoms may include headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, restless sleep, coughing and difficulty in breathing. If symptoms persist or if you have a concern about your health, you should seek medical attention. RIDING THE LIFTS • If you are unfamiliar with the use of any of Heavenly’s lifts, be sure to ask the attendants for assistance. No passenger shall load or unload a lift without first understanding the proper loading, riding and unloading procedures. A passenger who uses a lift shall otherwise be presumed to have sufficient ability and physical dexterity to negotiate the lift. Each passenger shall pay close attention, use good judgment and maintain control of speed and course as he/she is loading or unloading the lift. A passenger shall get on and off a lift only at designated areas. TERRAIN PARKS & HALF-PIPES • Terrain Parks and Half-Pipes are located primarily at High Roller in California. However, locations are subject to change. Open to both skiers and riders, entry is through designated gates only. Trail ratings do not apply and are not rated as to their degree of difficulty. Riders should familiarize themselves with the terrain and be aware that features may change due to grooming, weather and usage. Make sure landing areas are clear before using features. Never jump blindly — use a spotter when necessary. Use of features can be dangerous — you assume all risks of injury. Inverted aerial somersaulting maneuvers are strictly prohibited. SUN PROTECTION • Remember that the higher altitude at Heavenly, reflection off the snow and clear, thin air put you at higher risk for sunburn and associated health problems. Always wear a high SPF sunscreen on any exposed skin, lip balm with sunscreen, a hat and eye protection. Mountain Facts • 10,067-foot elevation (the highest at Lake Tahoe) • 4,800 acres spanning two states (the most on the West Coast) • Top to bottom descent: 5.5 miles (the longest on the West Coast) • 3,500-foot vertical drop (the most on the West Coast) • Annual snowfall: averages more than 30 feet a year • Snowmaking capacity to cover 70% of designated trails • 91 runs & 30 lifts • 8 high-speed express lifts • A high-speed express aerial tram • A high-speed express Gondola • 7 on-mountain lodges ©2004 Heavenly Ski Resort. Snowfall amounts based on a five-year average. Heavenly Ski Resort is an equal opportunity service provider. All rights reserved. fold lines do not print Revision # Heave n ly i s p l e a s e d to b e a s s o ciate d with a select gro u p o f c o r p o r a te a n d eve nt par tne rs . To g e th e r We ’re B e tt e r. Rent online — not in one. (800) 544-6648. Activities : • Cross-Country Skiing • Snow Biking • Sledding • Snowshoeing • Tubing ANOTHER HEAVENLY MORNING • Heavenly’s Emmy Award-Winning ® television show, Another Heavenly Morning, airs daily throughout the season at 7:30am on Channel 12.The show features ski reports, weather, snow conditions and grooming information with live cameras and reporters at on-mountain locations. And, Another Heavenly Morning can also be seen on the World Wide Web airing live daily at 7:30am on skiheavenly.com. fold lines do not print Close Date Adult Programs • Even grown-ups have room to grow. Our professional coaches will work closely with you to help you quickly improve your technique, tackle diverse conditions and terrain, and have more of what you’re really here for: fun. The best equipment and the best selection from the largest ski An amazing setting for winter fun. It starts with a 2.4 mile ride up our Gondola, where you see incredible views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. At the top, the whole family will have a blast playing in the wide-open winter wonderland. You'll work up an appetite, so don’t forget to stop by the Adventure Peak Grill and try our signature burgers and sandwiches. Resort and Weather Information PUB LISTING Children’s Programs • Your child’s first days on skis or a snowboard will help form his or her impression of snow sports forever. At Heavenly, you can rest assured it will always be a positive one. Our coaches are specially trained to work with all skill levels and all children, ages four and up, to help them improve through positive reinforcement. Rental Centers • Heavenly offers the region’s largest selection of ski and snowboard equipment. With over 5,000 pairs of skis and 1,500 snowboards in our fleet, we are proud to feature equipment from Rossignol as well as other ski and snowboard manufacturers. fold lines do not print Job #: 04-HEAI-052 A great place to learn solid fundamentals, the Ski Schools of Heavenly offer children's and adult group programs, as well as private sessions. Adventure Peak Rental, Ski and Board Shops fold lines do not print Client: Heavenly premier mountain resorts. The Ski Schools of Heavenly fold lines do not print Printed: 10/19/04 Heavenly is proud to be among the family of fold lines do not print 1010 B Street • San Rafael, CA 94901 • Production contact (415) 306.9232 • ƒ (415) 485.6093 • [email protected] fold lines do not print fold lines do not print fold lines do not print fold lines do not print fold lines do not print fold lines do not print G E T T I N G A RO U N D THE LEGEND Skiing / Riding from California to Nevada • Take Sky Express Chair to Skyline Trail. Skiing / Riding from Nevada to California • Take Dipper Express Chair to California Trail. From Comet Express Chair, take 49er Run. From Olympic Chair, take Von Schmidt’s Trail. Heavenly’s Double-Black Diamonds (Nevada) • Located just below Milky Way Bowl are two of the most hair-raising canyons in America: Mott and Killebrew. 1,400 vertical feet of steep chutes. EXPERT SKIERS ONLY. Both canyons are served by the Mott Canyon Chair and access is through designated gates only, which close daily at 3:00 p.m. High-Speed Gondola (California) • Heavenly’s high-speed Gondola takes skiers and riders from the heart of the new village to the center of the mountain in under 12 minutes.The new alpine village features a vast array of eclectic specialty boutiques, intimate dining locales, a multitude of high-quality lodging and much more. The Gondola is located in the center of the new village and provides access to all terrain types. Parks and Pipes • Heavenly has multiple freestyle terrain areas located throughout the mountain. There are two small terrain parks located in-between the Groove and Patsy’s Chairlifts on the California side of the mountain. They can be reached from either chair and contain smaller MEDIUM SMALLsuch as smaller boxes and rails. features, SMALL Heavenly has two medium terrain parks on either side of the mountain.The newest park,The Rail Yard, is located in California above the Powderbowl Express. This park can most easily be LARGEby taking Canyon Express and following Ridge Run down to accessed Powderbowl Run.This park is the resort’s first run dedicated exclusively to rail SMALLand offers jibbers a run to call their own. The Cascade Park features is located on the California/Nevada border and can be accessed via the MEDIUMChairlift. Tamarack LARGE MEDIUM The park with the largest features is located off of High Roller on the California side of the resort.The primary lift to access this park is Canyon Express.This is where the mountain’s Super Pipe is located. LARGE M O U N TA I N D I N I N G CALIFORNIA LODGE:The flagship lodge of the California side, hungry diners will salute the massive salad bar, comprehensive full-service food court and The Cal Bar with live entertainment. LAKEVIEW LODGE: Appropriately named, the Lakeview Lodge sits 2,000 feet above its namesake and offers unrivaled vistas. And the delectable fare is worthy of the lofty location. Heavenly Snow Beach Logo SKY DECK: A local favorite, soak up the California sun and chow down on barbecued treats at this deck so high in the sky, you’ll think it’s heaven. OBSERVE ALL POSTED SIGNS AND WARNINGS. KEEP OFF CLOSED TRAILS AND OUT OF CLOSED AREAS.TO ENHANCE YOUR SKIING AND RIDING ENJOYMENT, HEAVENLY PROVIDES TERRAIN FEATURES ON VARIOUS RUNS DESIGNATED BEGINNER SNOW BEACH: At the base of the new Powderbowl Express, there’s a little slice of California coastline. Choose ‘ from grab n’ go wraps, soup and chili. Or grab a drink, kick back and catch some rays. Kowabunga, dude. THROUGH EXPERT. THESE FEATURES MAY BE LOCATED ANYWHERE AND VARY IN BOULDER LODGE / BLACK DIAMOND CANTINA: Why run for the border when you can ski to the Black Diamond Cantina? Authentic burritos and margaritas will warm you up from the inside out. BEFORE USING. RUN ABILITY DESIGNATIONS ARE FOR THE RUN IN GENERAL AND SIZE OR SHAPE. ADDITIONALLY, OTHER NATURAL AND MAN-MADE OBSTACLES MAY EXIST. CONDITIONS CAN VARY DAILY AND ANY TERRAIN FEATURE SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH CAUTION. KNOW YOUR OWN ABILITY AND INSPECT ALL FEATURES DO NOT RELATE TO ANY TERRAIN FEATURE THAT MAY BE ON IT. Heavenly Ski Resort is entrusted with the stewardship of lands in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. We value clean water, clean air, renewable energy, resource conservation, wildlife habitat conservation and environmental education. Please share in the stewardship of our land and water. Carpool and use public transportation or the free Heavenly Shuttle from most major lodging properties. STAGECOACH LODGE / SLICE OF HEAVEN: When you are on the Nevada side of the mountain, stop by the Stagecoach Lodge. Delicious pizzas, pastas, calzones and other made-to-order Italian dishes offer a comforting taste of home. And, be sure to stop by our bar après ski! Please join us in congratulating the Forest Service on its centennial and offering thanks to the thousands of dedicated Forest Service employees who continue to care for our natural legacy. EAST PEAK LODGE: Stretch out on the huge, newly renovated deck and munch on one of our gourmet pizzas or try something new at the Snow Dragon Asian Station. For more traditional fare, check out what's grilling on the BBQ. Heavenly is operated under permit from the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.The USDA prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, or call 1-800-245-6340 (voice). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). ADVENTURE PEAK GRILL:Take a break at the top of the Gondola for a signature burger or sandwich hot off the grill.Warm up with signature soups and chili. And if all that fun’s got you thirsty, why not enjoy a frosty beer from our full-service bar. CAFE BLUE: Midway between lake and sky (and first stop on the Gondola) you’ll find Cafe Blue, an al fresco dining paradise with views to match. Please help preserve our natural resources by recycling all glass, aluminum and plastic beverage containers in designated centers throughout the resort. fold lines do not print fold lines do not print fold lines do not print fold lines do not print fold lines do not print