Heavenly Mountain Resort has announced plans to open on Friday, Nov. 20, with a focus on the passholder early-season experience. For the first time in more than a decade, the resort will open with skiing and riding on the California side of the resort, including the iconic Ridge Run, according to a press release.
A revised opening approach will provide passholders with more early-season skiable terrain – and the ability to open additional terrain faster, as well as free and convenient parking in the California Lodge Base area. Heavenly plans to have beginner and intermediate trails open for skiing and snowboarding available via the Gunbarrel Express, Powderbowl Express, Canyon Express and Patsy’s chairlifts. Vail Resorts will not begin selling daily lift tickets until Dec. 8.
The plan for Heavenly’s opening includes green trails Patsy’s and Maggie’s and the blue trail Ridge Run, which is a favorite for its sweeping views of Lake Tahoe. While there will be no skiing or riding access available in the early season from the Heavenly Gondola, the gondola will be open for sightseeing access.
Complimentary shuttles will run between the Heavenly Village Base Area and California Lodge Base Area. The resort plans to open for skiing and riding from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and operate sightseeing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | skiheavenly.com
