Real estate professional Tom Velken, the owner, president, and principal of Viking Real Estate Group, leverages over 30 years of experience in acquiring, developing, and financing commercial and residential real estate in managing the company’s day-to-day operations. During his leisure time, Tom Velken enjoys skiing in Lake Tahoe with his wife and children, particularly at Kirkwood Ski Resort and Heavenly Mountain Resort.
The Lake Tahoe area in California is a popular destination for family skiing vacations. The region has at least 15 downhill ski resorts, each differently styled to provide families with various options. Two of these resorts are the Kirkwood Ski Resort and the Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Kirkwood covers an area of 2,300 acres. It has incredible and epic terrain fit for daredevil skiers. It is also perfect for families with teenagers who want to experience backcountry terrain and adults who long for specialized lessons. About 12 percent of Kirkwood’s terrain was designed for beginners, 30 percent for intermediate skiers, 38 percent for advanced skiers, and another 20 percent for expert skiers.
Heavenly Mountain Resort is aptly named because it offers beautiful views of Lake Tahoe’s blue waters and the towering peaks of Sierra Nevada. Covering an area of 4,800 acres, Heavenly is perfect for families who want to enjoy the South Shore, along with plenty of slope-side lodges, ski schools, and other programming specifically designed for families. With slopes running through pine forests, Heavenly is popular for tree skiing.
