| Kirkwood, Lake Tahoe California |
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Physical Address:
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr.
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Phone Numbers:
Resort Main Line
(209) 258-6000
24 Hour Snow Phone
(877) KIRKWOOD
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Kirkwood
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a secluded year-round alpine resort community located just 35 minutes from South Lake Tahoe and only 177 miles from San Francisco via scenic Highway 88.
Located at a base elevation of 7,800 feet, Kirkwood offers unparalleled recreation with skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding in addition to Villages that offer ice-skating, boutique shopping and restaurants. Kirkwood is a private retreat, never crowded and receives more snow than any other Lake Tahoe resort. The resort is consistently recognized by national media outlets for its quality of snow and variety of terrain. Kirkwood offers an unmatched experience with a USA Today nationally recognized beginner area. Skiing Magazine readers recognized Kirkwood as one of the top resorts in the nation (November 2006). Ranked Overall as the 12th Resort in the Country, Kirkwood leads Lake Tahoe's South Shore resorts with a top position. |
| Mountain Facts |
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| Season: |
Mid-November through mid-April, weather and conditions permitting. |
| Hours of Operations (PST): |
Lifts: Daily from 9am to 4pm.
Lodge: Daily from 7:30am to 8pm |
| Base Elevation: |
7,800 feet |
| Summit Elevation: |
9,800 feet |
| Vertical Drop: |
2,000 feet |
| Snowmaking: |
Top to bottom coverage on four runs |
| Average Annual Snowfall: |
500 inches |
| Total Acreage: |
2,300 acres |
| Trails: |
65+ |
| Classification Total: |
15% beginner, 50% intermediate , 20% advanced , 15% expert |
| Lifts: |
2 high speed quads
1 fixed quad
6 triple chairs
1 double chair
2 surface lifts |
| Uphill Capacity: |
17,905 skiers per hour |
| Terrain Parks: |
Stomping Grounds
Located off Chair 5, the Stomping Grounds offers terrain features designed for a range of ability levels and multiple combinations with great flow. The park has grown, adding new hits, jibs, and sound system to keep things live.
Adventure Land
Located off Chair 9, this gentle park contains plenty of fun features for beginner riders, including banked turns, a ski through tunnel and whoop-de-doos!
The Playground
This is the perfect place to start exploring freestyle terrain. Located off Chair 7, The Playground offers the mini jumps, rollers, and low to the snow boxes and rails needed for gaining confidence and skills. |
| Guest Services: |
Ski clothing, groceries, and gift shops nearby
Ski school for ages 4-12
Ski rental and repair available at ski area
Ski Check
Seasonal Lockers
Child Care
RV Parking |
| Dining: |
Bub's Pub
"Off the Wall" Bar and Grill
Kirkwood Inn & Saloon
Monte Wolfe's Coffee House & Deli
Outback Station
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| Area Recreation: |
Kirkwood offers cross country skiing, tubing hill, ice fishing, snowmobiling, swimming, and tobogganing.
Bring the whole family to this destination resort. |
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