We have the highest base elevation for any major ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area. Kirkwood also has the most snowfall this season for any resort in the Sierra. The mountain is often frequented by pro riders and skiers because the terrain is the most diverse of the local ski resorts. You can spend the day turning down a groomed run, shooting the half pipes, jibs, and rails in our terrain parks, bombing down a hair raising steep thick with untracked powder, or hucking yourself off a cornice at the peak. Whatever your preference, Kirkwood can accommodate it.
Kirkwood
Kirkwood, CA
(209) 258-6000 | (800) 967-7500
We have the highest base elevation for any major ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area. Kirkwood also has the most snowfall this season for any resort in the Sierra. The mountain is often frequented by pro riders and skiers because the terrain is the most diverse of the local ski resorts. You can spend the day turning down a groomed run, shooting the half pipes, jibs, and rails in our terrain parks, bombing down a hair raising steep thick with untracked powder, or hucking yourself off a cornice at the peak. Whatever your preference, Kirkwood can accommodate it.
Lodging Available On Site Cross Country Available On Site Snowcat Skiing Available On Site
Total Acres of Skiing
2300
Total Terrain
65 trails
Percentage of Trails with Snowmaking
5%
Expected Opening Date
12.05.08
Expected Closing Date
04.25.09
Elevation of Summit In Feet
9800'
Elevation of Base in Feet
7800'
Vertical Drop in Feet
2000'
Number of Half Pipes
1
Number of Terrain Parks
4
Percentage of Green Trails
15%
Percentage of Blue Trails
50%
Percentage of Black Trails
20%
Percentage of Double Black Trails
15%
Most Difficult Trail
Hell's Delight
Improvements for this Season
Expanded Burton Learn to Ride center
Powder Cat Skiing
Back Country Awareness Clinics
Six Summits Peak Pursuit
Beacon Bason Avalanche Training
Telemark Clinics
Moonlight XC & Snowshoe Tours
Weekend Workshops
Guided Hikes
Avalanche Certification Courses
Local Recreation Options
Kirkwood offers ice-skating, a pool, spa and fitness center to those staying in most lodging units, dog sled rides (kids LOVE this activity), tubing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Purchase lift tickets online to receive discounts
Discounts lift tickets available by prepurchasing Costco 2-Packs
Kids Ski Free Sundays (12 & under).
Kirkwood Passholders save $10 on Friend or Family Tickets.
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We have the highest base elevation for any major ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area. Kirkwood also has the most snowfall this season for any resort in the Sierra. The mountain is often frequented by pro riders and skiers because the terrain is the most diverse of the local ski resorts. You can spend the day turning down a groomed run, shooting the half pipes, jibs, and rails in our terrain parks, bombing down a hair raising steep thick with untracked powder, or hucking yourself off a cornice at the peak. Whatever your preference, Kirkwood can accommodate it. 
Lodging Available On Site
Cross Country Available On Site
Snowcat Skiing Available On Site
