Kirkwood Resort
Kirkwood Mountain Resort sits just 30 miles south of the breathtaking shores of Lake Tahoe in Kirkwood, California. Kirkwood is known best for its deep, dry snow, averaging the highest annual snowfall for the region. Coupled with its diverse terrain, Kirkwood offers a uniquely remote and challenging layout for visitors.
This year-round resort showcases picturesque alpine beauty, a number of action-packed events and a surprising variety of terrain and trails, making it a great escape for beginners and pros alike.
Kirkwood Trails and Mountain
Kirkwood Resort has done an exceptional job of accommodating all types of skiers and riders by offering areas such as Timber Creek. This area is perfect for beginners and intermediates alike and includes mellow slopes, cruiser runs, and two carpet surface lifts.
For more advanced skiers, Kirkwood showcases something they refer to as “K-Factor”. Thanks to their geographical whereabouts, Kirkwood receives the lightest, driest and most plentiful snow in the Tahoe region. Kirkwood’s vast terrain has over 2,000 feet of vertical drop that stretches over 2,300 acres with slopes that feature open bowls, sharp grooming, a high elevation peaking at 9,800 feet and an annual snowfall that is sure to impress even the most seasoned skiers. We also can’t forget to mention the mountain boasts a two-mile ridgeline at the top, making it a popular location for cliff drops and cornices.
Kirkwood Activities
Kirkwood is a great location for improving your skiing or snowboarding skills, especially with the expertise of their instructors at the Kirkwood Ski & Ride School. They feature four different types of classes: beginner, intermediate, expert, and private.
The beginner classes are primarily dedicated to teaching safety, fun, and learning while creating a memorable experience. Kirkwood’s intermediate programs help skiers graduate from the carpet trails to the green runs while the expert lessons challenge skiers at a different level. The advance lessons consist of three-hour clinics instructed by specially trained All-Star coaches that target handling various snow conditions and a number of different types of terrain.
Lastly, Kirkwood offers personal lessons, which focus on rapid improvements. One-on-one lessons are highly encouraged at Kirkwood because time with a personal coach is the fastest and most efficient way to improve. Kirkwood’s Ski & Ride School offer multi-person lessons for groups at the same level of skill, which are ideal if private time is something you’re looking for but, you came with friends or family.
Finding this remote location may be a challenge in and of itself but Kirkwood’s various amenities will satisfy anyone’s desires. So, next time you are looking at a map of places to visit take that pin and drop it right below Lake Tahoe on this beautiful and rewarding mountain escape.
Don’t forget to have Ship Skis send your gear ahead of time when scheduling the perfect Kirkwood vacation.