Kirkwood

Area Profile

With a base elevation of 7,800 feet, Kirkwood is the highest starting point of any major resort in Lake Tahoe. Locals and fans say Kirkwood catches the best snowstorms streaming in to the Sierra. There are 2,300 acres for skiing and riding, 65 trails, two high speed quads and top to bottom snowmaking on four runs.

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Lodging Profile

More than 100 condos within walking distance. 20,000 rooms at S. Lake Tahoe. Studios through 3-bedroom units. No camper facilities.

Services Profile

Ski clothing, groceries, and gift shops nearby. Ski school for ages 4-12. Clinic in village and hospital 30 miles away. Ski rental and repair available at ski area or nearby. Cross country rental and repair available at area. Cross country children's trail and lessons. Lessons offered for racing, cross country, powder, Junior. and children's programs. Children's ski lessons for ages 4-12 and snowboard lessons for ages 7-12. Child care available for children ages 2 years to 6 years.

Area Recreation Profile

Cross country, tubing hill, ice fishing, snowmobiling, swimming, and tobogganing.

Snowboarding Profile

Kirkwood’s expanded terrain parks are a big draw. AdventureLand features gentle rollers and ski-through tunnels for youngsters. The playground includes a halfpipe, small jumps and great banked turns and rollers. And Stomping Grounds, the resort’s main park, features longer lines with great flow and a 22’ Mountain Dew Superpipe.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 162

Days Open Last Year: 200

Years Open: 36

Average Snowfall: 600"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 15%

Intermediate Runs: 50%

Advanced Runs: 20%

Expert Runs: 15%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 12

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: 2

Quad Chairs: 1

Triple Chairs: 6

Double Chairs: 1

Surface Lifts: 2

Elevation

Top: 9800 ft.

Bottom: 7800 ft.

Vertical Drop: 2000 ft.

Longest Run: 2.5 miles

Skiable Terrain: 2300 acres

Snow Making: 200 acres