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Kirkwood is known as one of Lake Tahoe's premier ski resorts and the
locals' favorite. Kirkwood offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, telemarking,
cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Kirkwood itself could easily be considered the largest natural snowboard park in the entire United States. With its chutes, wide-open bowls and long gullies, the mountain provides an abundance of snowboarding terrain. A man-made terrain park adds even more excitement for snowboarders. Voted as one of the top terrain parks by TransWorld readers poll. Our Ride Lake Tahoe.com Super Park has features such as a quarterpipe, tabletop jumps, kickers and a variety of rails. Kirkwood also has a Super Pipe which is 350 feet long with 18 walls. It is located in front of the Village Plaza so spectators can see pipe riders catch the big air. Off of Chair 5 is our Free Air Park for intermediate park riders featuring a few hits, rails and fun boxes. Near our Timber Creek Lodge we have Terrain Gardens and Adventure Land which has much smaller features for the person just starting out. Kirkwood hosts a variety of snowboarding events throughout the season.
Kirkwood's cross-country trail system is nestled in a beautiful Alpine valley high in the Sierra. The scenery is spectacular. As skiers climb the higher trails to 9,000 feet they have the sensation of being atop the Sierra. Huge 10,000 foot peaks tower in the distance providing a true Alpine experience. Flanked by several wilderness areas, the natural wonders of the mountain have not been affected by man. The snow at Kirkwood is consistently deeper and drier than anywhere else in the Sierra. Each morning the trails are meticulously machine groomed to provide easy, safe skiing into the backcountry. The 80 kilometers of diverse skiable terrain covers more than 4,000 acres, and is rated 20% beginner, 60% intermediate and 20% advanced. The trail system is divided into three interconnected sections -- the Meadow System, the Caples Creek System and the Schneider System. All of the trails are double-tracked with skating lanes. Climb to ridge tops, glide along the base of impressive lava cliffs and roll along creeks through picturesque meadows. Kirkwood combines your outdoor adventure with environmental awareness and education. Many trails
feature interpretive signs providing for a more rounded and meaningful visit. When you need to
rest, you can sip hot drinks by a wood-burning stove in the cozy day lodge or warm up in one of
the many trailside warming huts. Snowshoeing is a great alternative to cross-county skiing. It is a relaxing way to enjoy a winter outdoor adventure that provides a means of traveling in the winter environment. You can climb steep hillsides without the worry of sliding backwards and you can get down hills easily without the learning process necessary on skis. At Kirkwood, you can snowshoe on all 80 kilometers of the cross-country trail system.
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Village Service Center This brand new facility will enable guests to purchase lift tickets, passes, lessons and rentals in one convenient stop on the Village Plaza. The new Village Service Center is located just steps from restaurants, shops and five of the resort’s most popular lifts. |
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Magic Carpet & Expanded Children's Ski School Located in the secluded gentle terrain of Timber Creek and away from the bustle of the Village, Mighty Mountain offers premier children’s learn-to-ski programs in the perfect beginner environment. A new Magic Carpet will make kids’ first few trips up the hill a breeze. New park specific classes will focus on basic moves, as well as park etiquette and safety. |
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Entrance to Mountain Village Slopeside shuttle and family drop-off zone make unloading easy; a new walkway leads guests directly onto the Village Plaza, containing shops, restaurants, the Village Ice Rink and all skier services. |
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Backcountry Awareness Courses Renowned for its rugged terrain, Kirkwood’s natural setting provides the perfect environment for adventure seekers to learn the backcountry basics. New backcountry and survival seminars and on-mountain clinics are designed to provide a general understanding of safety practices and survival techniques. Kirkwood will also offer advanced courses, including EMT and avalanche certification, as well as firefighter and ropes training. |
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Powder Flash Alerts Powder hounds can now subscribe to receive online notification every time it snows a foot or more, along with valuable resort-wide coupons that can be downloaded and redeemed that day. |
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Recreational Racing Daily racing on slalom or giant slalom courses is open to skiers and snowboarders. No previous race experience is required. State-of-the-art timing equipment clocks you and your time is announced at the end of each run. Faster, faster! |
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Ski Instruction and Equipment Rentals Kirkwood's offers a variety of development programs for skiers and snowboarders, with a focus on fun and fulfilling skills goals. The Learn-to-Ski and Learn-to-Snowboard three-day programs guarantee that you will learn to ski or ride on the first day. ProTurn Clinics replace the standard group lesson, taking place at the skier's or snowboarder's choice of terrain. Private, one-on-one instruction is available for all levels, for all ages and for both skiers and snowboarders. Call 209-258-7245, Skier Development. Equipment rentals are available at three rental shops on-site. |
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Women's Workshops Kirkwood's unique program for women features workshops hosted by two-time Olympian and reigning World Technical Champion, Eva Twardokens. These small workshops are designed to improve technique, increase control and to help women gain confidence on more challenging terrain with varied snow conditions. Four-hour workshops are open to intermediate through expert skiers providing women with the opportunity to elevate skills while enjoying the companionship and camaraderie of peers. Call 209-258-7245, Skier Development. |
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Mountain Lodges and
Restaurants Kirkwood has two day lodges, six bars & restaurants and two cafeterias that offer guests easy and convenient access to a variety of dining options. |
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Mighty Mountain Children's
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Kiddie's Cross-Country
Ski Loop The Kiddie's Kilometer is a specially designed one-kilometer loop trail that sits in a small meadow adjacent to the day lodge. The meadow trail is groomed daily and is just perfect for children. The trail features life-size outlines of forest animals and flip-up signs which show an animal track on the outside and a drawing of the animal when flipped up. Your children will love it! |
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Please call 775-266-4720 for information and reservations..
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