Lake Tahoe Uses Dave Ryding Win To Promote To Brits
PRs for South Lake Tahoe ski areas have found a way to link their client to Dave Ryding's recent win in an effort to point bring Brit's across the atlantic. They say:
Skiers of all abilities can enjoy everything from perfect corduroy to steep, deep, untracked chutes at world-class ski resorts like Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Heavenly ResortGunbarrel (Expert)
What could arguably be considered the most famous bump run on the continent. This swath of snow plunges down 1,600 vertical feet, straight down to the wooden lodge known as Cal Lodge. It was this trail that helped usher in the freestyle culture of the 70s. While the “Face Rats” are an endangered species in the ski world, the attitude & love for the trail is still around with the annual Gunbarrel 25. Held every spring, this long-time tradition challenges participants to lap the run 25 times. Let’s just say your legs will turn to jelly!
Ridge Run (Intermediate)
As soon as you get off Sky Express chairlift & turn around, you’ll understand why they call this resort “Heavenly.” While other resorts surrounding Lake Tahoe have fantastic views of the cobalt blue waters, none of them are as high or profound as the scenery off of Ridge Run. Hugging the resort’s western periphery for over 1,500’ vertical feet, it’ll remind you that you’re truly livin’ the good life. On a warm sunny spring day, the views and moderate pitch will make you want to lap this trail over & over to really appreciate some of the best scenery in the world.
Patsy’s (Beginner)
For those feeling a bit uncomfortable about Ridge Run but still want to enjoy the view, you’re in luck! Accessed via a scenic Tramway or Gunbarrel Express, ride over to the higher elevation green zone. Patsy’s provides lake views & panoramas along with a gentle slope to get some turns in.
The intimidation factor begins at the entrance of the lift. You’ll immediately be greeted by a skull & cross bones stating Expert terrain. As the slow, fixed-grip triple chair lumbers its way towards the top of the mountain, it feels like the ascent of a roller coaster. The Wall starts with heart-in-your-mouth steep chutes, followed by huge twisting gullies loaded with natural features to jump off of.
The “backside” as it’s known, is served up via the Sunrise chair (Chair #4) & features a large blank canvas to carve on. Right in the center of the bowl is the trail called the Elevator Shaft. It’s intermediate pitch plus mostly open face allows you to make giant turns down the entire mountain.
Timber Creek Base Area (Beginner)
One of the best things about Kirkwood is how it naturally divides the areas by difficulty. Kirkwood is home to two beginner areas, one of which surrounds the Timber Creek Express chairlift. Squirrel Ridge off of this lift is a run that every kid or beginner would want to play on. It’s a gentle gully that snakes, winds and rolls its way through widely spaced giant Ponderosa Pines all the way to the bottom.
