 Poster: A snowHead
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FEBRUARY 29 Thursday until Sunday MARCH 3 AT 10 AM, the 2nd atmospheric river massive storm with a cold front which is forecasted to deliver up to 2.74 meters, have now been upgraded to as much as 3.65 METERS of powder snow according by the National Weather Service stations in Sacramento California and Reno Nevada.
If you're waiting for POWDER DAYS to shred/ski/ride DEEP freshies, this is as good as it gets..
Like Warren Miller used to say:
'If you don't ski today, this week, this winter, you'll just be that much older when you do'
Warren Miller is an 'American ski and snowboarding filmmaker. He was the founder of Warren Miller Entertainment and produced, directed and narrated films until 1988. His published works include over 750 sports films' - Wiki
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See a video of what conditions are like before the storm at https://www.facebook.com/SnowPals.org/posts/pfbid0qZ5VmqaNomW7DAdZDzuT9ayGRA1sUtmE1RTt6bcDSvuKwrdePPQanwmdDEW44ovpl
- The on mountain video was recorded on the iPhone on Friday FEB 23, 2024 at Ski Heavenly Mountain Resort.
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About Heavenly Resort by POWDER HOUNDS excerpt:
"Heavenly Mountain Resort Review
Heavenly Mountain Resort is huge with 4,800 acres (1,942 hectares) of skiable terrain that is spread across California and Nevada. The two states provide diversity with desert on one side, and forest and lake views on the other. Added to this is a very complex set of mountains and hills that make up the ski resort. The Heavenly Ski Resort terrain is generally made up of well spaced trees, a multitude of easy going cut ski runs, two canyon areas with challenging chutes (Mott and Killebrew) and one true alpine bowl (Milky Way). You could never say that Heavenly is a boring place!
The Heavenly ski area terrain map can be a bit deceiving and requires close attention to both it and the resort signage to minimise the amount of cat track traversing and to ensure ‘geographical embarrassment’ doesn’t occur. Let’s face it, take a wrong turn at the Heavenly Mountain Resort or miss the closing time of the last lift, and you’ll end up in another state! The majority of the on-piste runs at the Heavenly Ski Area are geared toward the intermediate level, with the trees being for advanced skiers. There are also some gladed areas ideal for intermediates.
Heavenly does have the odd dangerous high ski traffic area, one of which is particularly noteworthy. The bottom of Ridge Run/Maggies heading into the base of the Canyon Express is diabolical. It doesn’t matter how good a skier or boarder you may be, you can’t control the actions of others – you have been warned!
Snowboarders will also need to be wary of some long flat traverses.
Lifts
The lifts at the Heavenly Mountain Resort are generally modern and efficient. Lots of express quads and fast six packs form the backbone of the lift system, with a smattering of older double and triple chairs in the less trafficked and beginner areas.
A modern gondola extends nearly 3,000 vertical feet from the centre of town to the heart of the Heavenly ski area. The Heavenly Gondola is essentially an access lift and is also used by lots of pedestrians and tubers, so lift queues can be problematic. The Heavenly Gondola provides lovely views though.
An Aerial Tramway in the Gunbarrel area serves no real purpose other than that of a historic relic (the adjacent chair lift is significantly faster).
The express lifts provide very efficient transport, and they need to, because when the sun shines, the lift lines extend a long way back. Lines can be avoided of course. The busiest areas from around 10am in California are around the Sky Deck at the base of the Sky and Canyon Express chairs, and in Nevada near East Peak Lodge at the base of the Dipper and Comet Express chairs. Avoid these areas until lunch and you’ll be fine. Getting the gondola back down to the Heavenly Village can also take some time.
Heavenly Lift Tickets
Single day lift tickets prices are very high but the multi-day or season Epic Pass can provide decent value for money. The Pass is valid at Heavenly as well as Kirkwood and Northstar (and a host of Colorado ski resorts and many others).
Terrain Parks
Heavenly Mountain Resort has pulled back on its terrain park offerings so there are now less opportunities to go forth and break bones!
Heavenly Skiing - Advanced
Very few of the cut ski runs are for the advanced skier. Much of the black diamond runs are more like high end intermediate runs, with a few exceptions like Waterfall and West Bowl. The real advanced skiing here is in the trees. Heavenly has loads of superb gladed terrain (ie widely spaced trees) in beautiful old growth pines.
The only real alpine bowl at Heavenly is the Milky Way Bowl which is marked advanced, but in reality is pretty tame and it’s generally severely tracked with traverses.
Expert Skiing and Snowboarding
There really isn’t too much specifically for the expert at Heavenly. On the Nevada side the Mott and Killebrew Canyon areas have some nicely pitched lines, but it gets tracked quite quickly. On the California side, you’ll want to have your mogul skiing style down pat for a few steep runs down the classic Gunbarrel (which isn’t that steep). Elsewhere there are trees dotted all over the hill, but nothing too steep or challenging.
For the Powder Hound
Trees, trees, trees. The tree skiing at Heavenly on a powder day is glorious. In fresh conditions you can ski anywhere, but remember that the terrain is complex and geographical embarrassment is a possibility.
After a powder day, take note of where the sun hasn’t been shining and that’s where you’ll find the POW. Generally it will be amongst the north facing trees.
Some of the best ski terrain is out of bounds and for all to see. It’s located in and around the Gondola lift line. Get off at The Deck (a ‘mid’ station high up on the hill), and more or less head down the line - either side doesn’t matter. You’ll find some very tasty lines indeed. You’ll end up skiing into town with a 10 minute walk back to your accommodation.
Take heed that in some areas beyond the resort boundaries, consequences can include fines and a misdemeanour."
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Blame me, i was there over new year and there was hardly any snow. Since then its been puking down and this weekend is the icing on the cherry on top of the b&^&%$) cake 
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FAQ
- and what a comprehensive post 