Hike with a ranger this summer at top of Heavenly Gondola

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The sun is out and the snow is melting - now is the time to get out and enjoy summer on your National Forest lands! The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and Heavenly Mountain Resort invite you to Hike with a Ranger this summer. Hikes will take place every Friday and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the top of the Heavenly Gondola. The duration of the guided hike is approximately one hour and will continue every weekend through September 2, 2017, weather permitting.

Hikes are moderate in terms of difficulty, closed toed shoes and drinking water are required for attendance along with a ticket to ride the gondola. Remember to bring your sunscreen! No reservations are required and attendance is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to meet the Forest Service Ranger at the top of the Gondola and require the purchase of a ride ticket.

This Conservation Education program aims to provide an enjoyable outdoor opportunity to learn more about the Lake Tahoe environment. Rangers cover a variety of natural history topics, ultimately helping to promote a deeper understanding of natural resources, while increasing environmental literacy and developing land stewardship. Programs are led by U.S. Forest Service Rangers and Heavenly’s own Eco Rangers. This program is made possible through the LTBMU’s invaluable partnership in outdoor recreation with Heavenly Mountain Resort.