Snowboarding Blog

Who doesn’t dream about spending the holidays in the mountains? This year, make it a reality.
Heavenly Resort the mountain resort with one of the largest snowmaking systems on the continent, covering 70% of the mountain where its located, will open for snowboarding and skiing starting Friday, November 20, 2009, weather permitting. And so far it has seemed that its going to.
Now it is just a matter of hours before the huge anual opening event.

And right now is still the perfect time to book your stay at the resort, and start snowboarding or skiing, so if you haven’t yet tried snowboarding or skiing, be prepared to be hooked for a lifetime.
Skiing and Snowboarding although different, both provide a satisfying and energizing experience. The thrill of snowboarding sliding down pristine snow covered slopes with magical views can only be described as life changing, says the Heavenly Mountain Resort snowboarding instructor Mike Allen.

The gear is never a problem there, they have a sports store called “8 Heavenly Sports” where you can buy from a wide selection of skis, snowboard, boots, bindings, apparel, eyewear, souvenirs and more. You dont have snowboarding or skiing equipment and dont whant to spend on them? Well, form November 20th to December 27th you can get your rental equipment free. They also specialize in custom boot fittings for those boots that dont quite fit you anymore, making your downhill experience a little more comfortable. You can just imagine that skiing or snowboarding with boots that dont fit can be a irritating.

Heavenly is basicaly a whole village tucked between the towering mountains and a beatiful lake, filled with eclectic shops, exotic restaurants, live music and deluxe accommodations. And when you feel the urge to get back on the mountain, just grab your snowboard or skis and catch the high-speed gondola right outside your door.

The resort is the perfect place to spend this holyday vacation and relax, so if you want to make this winter vacation EPIC you’ll need to go to an epic location and what better place than this, it’s perfect for the whole family, for all ages, and even for those who dont like skiing or skateboarding!

Thats right, If skiing and snowboarding doesn’t quite sound like what you want to do, the resort is located near Lake Tahoe were as they say the wildlife meets the wild life.
They provide plenty of fun things to keep you busy, like  a state-of-the-art movie theater, video arcades, bowling alleys, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sightseeing, tubing, hot springs, spas, sleigh rides, lake cruises, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. They literaly have it all.

The mountain is one of North America’s largest mountains. At over 10,000 feet, this mountain seems like what other mountains want to be when they grow up. Covered with an average of 360 inches of snow this place is totaly unmatched on the West Coast.
You have alot of options to pick from when it comes to where deciding to stay. Whether you want a four-star luxury suite or just a place to throw your sleeping bag to step out your front door and onto the gondola, they have it. Your choices range from family-friendly options like the Embassy Suites to all out action at the casino hotels. They have alot of lodging partners so you can choose accommodations that work best for you.