- Overall Rating 4.3 Reviewed by 59 users
- Family Friendly 4.1
- Downhill Terrain 4.5
- Terrain Park 3.6
- Nightlife 3.0
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For advanced riders
Pros: great snow, lack of crowds
Cons: nothing else to do than ski
If you love skiing in powder, then this is the place to go after a storm. But you really have to love skiing to be here - it's out of the way,... Full review
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The Wood
Pros: Extreme terrain, most snow, no crowds
Cons: Short runs, wet snow, windy
I lived in South Lake Tahoe and worked at Kirkwood for a year. Being somewhat lazy, I only got in 65 days but I was spoiled with endless powder days of epic... Full review
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Mona Lisa
Pros: Base Elevation, Size of Mountain, Snow Fall
Cons: Day Pass Prices, few slow lifts, Avalanche Zones Highway 88
KIRKWOOD is a all-around mountain but would favor the intermediate rider to expert. Their location and high base elevation makes them a top resort in snowfall. The crowds are non-existent on the... Full review
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Tahoe's best
Pros: Terrain, snowfall
Cons: location
Kirkwood is the perfect well rounded resort. It has great steeps, great beginner terrain, great trees, great bowls, and there is always a challenge lurking around every turn. And, like so many... Full review
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No crowds, deep powder, super elevation, huge variety, expedition skiing
Pros: virtually no lines, excellent snow, great variety across huge area
Cons: some slower lifts
I grew up skiing in the North East: Sugarbush, Killington, Stowe, Loon, Sunday River, etc. I have been skiing in many different places, both in the US and abroad. I must say... Full review
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