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Kirkwood Ski Resort

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The Ski Resort

Kirkwood offers 930 hectares of skiable terrain with 65 trails. The trails are designed for different levels of ability. Whether you´re a beginner and looking for wide cruisers or an expert looking for steep terrain  Kirkwood is the right place to be. If you´re just getting into skiing or riding some lessons are recommendable. Kirkwood offers a variety of programs at the Tahoe Learning Center. Learn from experienced instructors and have even more fun in the snow! There are programs for skiers and riders, adults and children. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to attend Telemark lessons. If you like skiing Telemark will give you a totally new feeling on ski. Of course, all equipment needed can be rent.

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Interesting facts

  • Offering 930 ha of slopes and terrain, Kirkwood is among the 10 largest Ski Resorts in California.
  • Kirkwood is among the 10 best rated Ski Resorts in California.
  • Elevated between 2,377 m and 2,987 m, the Ski Resort is among the 5 highest elevated Ski Resorts in California. The vertical drop from summit to base is 610 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 374 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
  • During the season the average snow depth at Kirkwood is 249 cm. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average base depth of 376 cm.
  • Kirkwood features 88 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in the USA is 69 sunny days. April is the sunniest month with an average of 22 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 10 sunniest in California.

Snow Safety & Snowmaking

Snowmaking Share
9%

Videos

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Contact

Kirkwood Ski Resort
1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr.
CA 95646
Kirkwood
E-Mail
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Phone209.258.6000

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Mountain Stats

Elevation2,377 m - 2,987 m
Opening Day24 Nov 2023
Closing Day15 May 2024
Capacity 21420 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:00 - 16:00

Lifts

16
4
10
2
Total 16

Skiable Terrain

930 ha
Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond
Overall Slope Area 930 ha
Number of Slopes 90

Weather (2,987 m)

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Open Lifts & Trails

Rates

$179
1 day adult $179
1 day youth $161
1 day child $131
All rates & fees