Heavenly Mountain Resort opens new terrain after weekend snow

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Heavenly Mountain Resort received 4 to 8 inches of new snow last Friday night and opened two additional trails the following day — High Five and Double Down. After a weekend filled with rain and snow, the resort is operating 19 lifts, accessing 30 groomed trails and 15 miles of skiable terrain.

ā€œI’m really proud of how our staff reacted to the storm, working safely to de-rime lifts and open to the public as quickly as possible (Saturday),ā€ said Pete Sonntag, vice president and COO of Heavenly. ā€œThis is just the first round of snow for this storm, and the timing couldn’t be better as we head into the President’s Day weekend next week.ā€

A bit of exotic flair is hitting South Lake Tahoe in February, as Heavenly transforms its signature Unbuckle at Tamarack aprĆØs party into a little slice of Brazil with a weeklong Carnival-themed Unbuckle celebration. Each Day from Feb. 13-21, the lovely Heavenly Angels will be bedecked in extravagant Carnival costumes, and skiers and riders will have to show some impressive dance moves to earn their Carnival beads.

Half-price drinks and food specials will be offered from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. during the celebration. Extra bonus points and beads will be rewarded to those who come in proper Carnival attire.