Heavenly earns its name. Perched above the southern shore of Lake Tahoe, straddling the California-Nevada state line, this is a resort where you ski with one of North America's most extraordinary views constantly in front of you - the vast, impossibly blue lake framed by snow-covered peaks. The resort sits directly above South Lake Tahoe, a proper mountain town with year-round energy, a lively dining and entertainment scene, and the curious novelty of Nevada's casinos just steps across the state border. It is a ski holiday that comes with a city attached, which makes Heavenly unlike almost any other resort in the American West.

The skiing matches the setting. Heavenly covers around 1,900 hectares of skiable terrain across both the California and Nevada sides of the mountain, with a summit at 3,060m and a vertical drop of just under 1,070m. The resort receives an average of around 9 metres of snow per season, and 28 lifts - including a gondola that rises directly from the centre of town - serve 97 runs. The terrain mix tilts toward intermediates and advanced skiers, with long cruising runs, steep chutes, and wide-open bowls, though beginners have dedicated zones to get started.

Beyond the mountain, South Lake Tahoe gives you something most ski resorts simply cannot - a full town experience. Restaurants range from casual taco joints to refined lakeside dining, the Stateline casinos add a dash of unexpected glamour, and the lake itself is a constant, mesmerising presence. Whether you are skiing all day or taking a rest day to explore, Heavenly keeps the entire group engaged. Check out Heavenly ski deals to start planning your trip.