safety - Heavenly

information
2010
hiking map
IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT OR IF YOU GET LOST
Backtrack onto a maintained trail. If you have cell phone reception, call
775-586-6900. Wait for someone to answer; do not hang up until all pertinent
information has been gathered. First Aid is available at the top of the Gondola,
7 days a week, during normal operating hours.
CONSTRUCTION WARNING
Major improvements and maintenance occur at Heavenly Mountain Resort
during the summer. Please be aware of construction and maintenance and
obey all posted signs and warnings. You may encounter construction vehicles
on any mountain road. When using these routes, please obey all signage. Be
cautious and yield the right-of-way.
REMINDER FROM SMOKEY
Smoking is prohibited in the Gondola, on the lifts, at the mid-station
observation platform, in the forest and on-mountain due to fire danger.
Report fires from any on-mountain emergency phone or call 775-586-6900.
SUN PROTECTION
At 9,000 feet, exposure to the sun is 40% greater than at sea level.
We recommend sunscreen with a protection factor of 15 or higher,
as well as eye protection.
LIGHTNING AND THUNDERSTORMS
Brief afternoon thunderstorms are common in the mountains. When you see a
storm developing, return to the top of the Gondola or seek shelter. Precautions
include keeping off ridge tops and staying clear of chairlift houses and towers,
power lines, open ski runs, lone trees and signposts. Lifts may close on
occasion, due to weather. Please take this into consideration. During severe
and hazardous weather conditions, you may hear two “blasts” of a siren; it is
mandatory that you immediately go to the top of the Gondola for downloading
off the mountain.
HIGH-ALTITUDE ENVIRONMENT
If you live at a lower elevation, you may tire more easily. Take it easy at first,
plan short trips until you are acclimated and drink plenty of water. Some
visitors may experience symptoms associated with high altitude. Symptoms
may include headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, restless sleep, coughing and
difficulty breathing. If symptoms persist, you should seek medical attention.
ADEQUATE CLOTHING
Be aware, mountain weather changes quickly and there is usually at least a 10
degree temperature difference from the bottom to the top of the Gondola.
KEEP WILDLIFE WILD
You are responsible for your safety and the safety of wildlife. Please help keep
wildlife “wild” by not approaching or feeding them. Animals may become
aggressive. Our food may harm animals or even cause them death. Do not
approach wildlife. Maintain a safe viewing distance. If an animal approaches
you, it is your responsibility to move away and maintain a safe distance.
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our six world class mountains.
Vail Resorts and the National Forest Foundation, a nonprofit partner
of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, have joined in a partnership to raise
money for local conservation projects that improve and enhance the
National Forests of the Lake Tahoe Basin. These projects include trail
and forest recreation improvements, wildlife habitat and watershed
restoration, and community-based forestry programs.
Heavenly Mountain Resort is entrusted with the stewardship of lands
in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. We promote renewable
energy, resource conservation, wildlife habitat preservation, water
quality protection and environmental education. Please help us by
sharing in this responsibility: Pack it in, pack it out. Carpool and
use public transportation. Reduce, reuse and recycle. Share the
mountain with wildlife; respect all posted closures.
Heavenly is operated under permit from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin
Management Unit. The U.S.D.A. prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs and marital
or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint,
write the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
20250, or call 1-866-632-9992. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means
for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should
contact U.S.D.A.’s TARGET center at 1-202-720-2600 (voice and TTY).
Please help conserve our natural resources by recycling all glass, aluminum and plastic
beverage containers in designated centers throughout the resort.
The Gondola cars are easily accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs. Please
contact the Gondola attendant if you need special assistance.
© 2010 Heavenly Mountain Resort. All rights reserved.
PO Box 2180, Stateline, Nevada 89449
775-586-7000 www.skiheavenly.com
Please do not litter. pack it in, pack it out.
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Help preserve the unique Tahoe environment. Stay on designated roads—do not hike on revegetated ski runs or rocks and shrubs. Avoid sensitive plant habitat where indicated.
Return to the Gondola before last ride down. NOTE: The Gondola may close early due to high winds or approaching thunderstorms.
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