Heavenly Mountain Resort vs Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar at Tahoe Resort are neighbouring resorts in California - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Heavenly Mountain Resort | Northstar at Tahoe Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Not ideal | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Good | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Very good
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Very good
Experts
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Families
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Budget
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Heavenly Mountain Resort | Northstar at Tahoe Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 85 km | 82.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 1010 m | 702 m |
| Lifts | 26 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 3037 m | 2630 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~88cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €175 |
Piste
Heavenly Mountain Resort
85 km
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
82.8 km
Vertical drop
Heavenly Mountain Resort
1010 m
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
702 m
Lifts
Heavenly Mountain Resort
26
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
20
Top elevation
Heavenly Mountain Resort
3037 m
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
2630 m
Snow reliability
Heavenly Mountain Resort
very reliable snow
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Heavenly Mountain Resort
December (~88cm)
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
No data
Day pass
Heavenly Mountain Resort
€180
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Heavenly Mountain Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Northstar at Tahoe Resort if...
you want better value.