Why Heavenly is My Favorite Tahoe Epic Ski Resort

Let me introduce myself. I officially started learning to snowboard last year. Although I haven't been skiing for long, I skied a total of 42 days last year and have already skied 33 days this year. Over these two ski seasons, I've visited 15 ski resorts. Among the three Tahoe Epic ski resorts, compared to Northstar (NS) and Kirkwood (KKW), why do I prefer Heavenly? Aside from Heavenly's stunning scenery, I'll explain from the following three aspects: 1) ski area size and vertical drop, 2) snowfall and snow conditions, 3) infrastructure at the resort and surrounding area. Due to word count limitations, in this note, I'll first discuss the area and vertical drop. First, let's talk about the ski area size: A larger area means more skiing regions to choose from, providing skiers with a richer skiing experience. Each ski season, I spend at least 7-8 days at various Tahoe ski resorts, sometimes more than a dozen days. When skiing at the same resort, I always try to choose different areas to keep things fresh. Among the three Tahoe Epic resorts, Heavenly is the largest with 4,800 acres. Compared to NS's 3,170 acres and KKW's 2,300 acres, Heavenly clearly stands out. Next, the vertical drop: The height difference from the top to the bottom of the mountain directly affects the challenge and excitement of the skiing experience. A greater vertical drop means steeper slopes and more challenging runs. Additionally, the vertical drop determines the diversity of runs, covering various difficulties and types. This diversity allows skiers to choose suitable runs based on personal preferences and skill levels, increasing the fun and challenge of skiing. Among the three Tahoe Epic resorts, Heavenly's vertical drop reaches 3,500 feet, NS is 2,280 feet, and KKW is 2,000 feet. For me personally, choosing Heavenly means I can enjoy long blue runs like Ridge Run, Round-A-Bout, Orion, and Olympic Downhill, or practice carving techniques; at the same time, I can challenge double black diamond runs like Mott, The Face, and Gunbarrel. Moreover, Heavenly has open glades, perfect for freeride beginners like me! This variety of runs allows me to try different difficulties and types of runs at the same resort, keeping the skiing experience fresh while constantly challenging my skill level. In conclusion, Heavenly has the dual natural advantages of area and vertical drop, adding a lot of fun and enjoyment to my skiing experience! Next time, I will analyze snowfall and snow conditions to explain why I think Heavenly is my favorite Tahoe Epic ski resort. #BayAreaSkiing #TahoeSkiing