Kirkwood

Kirkwood Mountain may be the hidden gem of the entire Lake Tahoe region in Northern California. Kirkwood prides itself on its big mountain skiing and snowboarding but with small town attitude. Kirkwood has some of the best terrain in the Sierra Nevada and with over 600” of annual snowfall, there is rarely a bad snow day on the mountain. Kirkwood’s terrain spans 2,300 acres of cliffs, chutes, cornices and glades, as well as a variety of beginner and intermediate options to choose from. Although remotely located, Kirkwood still has on-mountain lodging and dining options and wonderful guest services for visiting skiers and snowboarders.

Elevation

  • Summit
    9800ft
  • Vertical Drop
    2000ft
  • Base
    7800ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

50%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

15%

Terrain Parks

2

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

2300 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 15
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 2
  • Quad Chairs: 3
  • Triple Chairs: 6
  • Double Chairs: 1
  • Surface Lifts: 3

Tourist Office

PO Box 1

95646 Kirkwood

California

United States

Phone: (209) 258-6000

guestservice@vailresorts.com

Kirkwood Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/16/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/21/2013

Projected Days Open: 167

Days Open Last Year: 200

Years Open: 41

Average Snowfall: 600"

Kirkwood Reviews

  • by javruch 16th March 2013
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 1

    great overall mountain

    Pros: great terrain, no crowds, great snow
    Cons: off the beaten path; hard to get to

     
  • by rbericson 19th February 2012
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 0

    Better snow than other Tahoe resorts

    Pros: Great mix of terrain, great snow
    Cons: Few on-mountain food options, smaller than other Tahoe resorts

     
  • by mrgoalkey 25th March 2011
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 2
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 2

    Kirkwood grown

    Pros: Choices oh the choices, little to no gapers, beautiful, powder central, difficult terrain for anyone
    Cons: really 1 high speed lift, Best terrain is not easily returned from. too much powder

     
  • by Mark Conner 28th December 2010
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 4

    Serious Snow

    Pros: Lots of powder, cheap brews
    Cons: Crowded lodge, long shuttle

     

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