Kirkwood Kirkwood is big-mountain riding with smalltown attitude. This scenic High Sierra canyon is 35 miles south of Lake Tahoe off California State Route 88, about a 50-minute drive on dry roads. The resort’s location and high, 7,800' to 9,800' elevation often give it one of the nation’s deepest snowpacks. Wide-open slopes, canyon gullies and 2,300 acres of explorable terrain help create a powder-hound heaven. Laid-back Kirkwood Village features a plaza, hotels, condos and watering holes. STATS 2,300 acres: 12% beginner, 30% intermediate, 58% advanced/expert TRAILS: 86 plus six open bowls LIFTS: 15: two high-speed quads, one fixed-grip quad, six triple chairs, one double chair, five surface lifts ELEVATIONS: Base 7,800', summit 9,800', vertical drop 2,000' LONGEST RUN: 2.5 miles SNOWMAKING: Top-to-bottom coverage on four runs SKI/RIDE SCHOOL: Specifically developed to create the best learning environment possible, with clinics as well as private and group lessons for all ability levels.
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TERRAIN:
in a nurturing environment, making their first turns fun, safe and secure; programs available for children as young as 2. AMENITIES: Resort Village with retail and dining, lodging options ranging from hotel rooms to condominiums, 80 kilometers of groomed cross-country and snowshoe trails, two terrain parks and Skier/Boarder Cross. SKI SHUTTLES: Daily service within the resort via in-valley shuttle LOCATION: 45 miles south of South Lake Tahoe, Highway 88 at Carson Pass
CHILDREN’S SERVICES:
Kids-only Magic Carpet area and surrounding terrain is specifically designed to allow each child to progress quickly
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