8 hours from L.A.
Heavenly is a large resort straddling the California-Nevada border, boasting four base facilities, 97 runs, 30 ski lifts and three terrain parks, plus the highest elevation of all the Lake Tahoe area resorts at 10,067 feet. It's a luxurious place for powder-seekers, with the LEED-certified Tamarack Lodge, a complete fleet of low-emission busses and a co-working space directly at the base of the mountain called Mountain Lab, perfect for freelancers who want to split their days between slopes and sales calls. Heavenly is a diverse and family-friendly mountain, with ski school options extending beyond regular classes to adaptive programs for blind and otherwise disabled skiiers of all ages.
Lift tickets $118–$159